UTM200248 - Professional Architectural and Engineering Services for NSB Renovation

Notice of Intended Procurement

NAME OF PROCURING ENTITY:
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”)
University of Toronto Mississauga
3359 Mississauga Road
Mississauga, Ontario L5L 1C6

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTRACT PERSON COORDINATES:
Danielle Hendricks – Procurement Officer, procurement.utm@utoronto.ca

PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS:
The procurement documents are available at www.merx.com.   
Note that obtaining access to the procurement documents will require prospective suppliers to register and pay a registration fee.  Pricing and Payment Terms are available on the MERX website.

DESCRIPTION OF PROCUREMENT:
This RFP is an invitation for prospective proponents to submit proposals for Professional Architectural and Engineering Services for New Science Building (NSB) Renovations.

ADDRESS AND FINAL DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS:
Submissions must be submitted electronically at:
https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/93015
On or before May 29, 2025 @ 2:00:00 PM local time.
The submissions will not be opened publicly.
We strongly recommend that you give yourself sufficient time and at least ONE (1) day before Closing Time to begin the uploading process and to finalize your submission.

CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION:
The RFP Process is open to all parties submitting a Proposal in accordance with the RFP Documents.

EVALUATION CRITERIA         
EVALUATION CRITERIA                                                    WEIGHT (Points)
1.1 Experience, Qualifications and References             [30 pts]
1.2 Project Approach, Understanding and Work Plan  [5 pts]
1.3 Proposed Personnel & Organizational Chart          [20 pts]
1.4 Proposed Project Schedule                                       [15 pts]
1.5 Pricing                                                                           [30 pts]
Total                                                                                     [100pts]



APPLICABLE TRADE AGREEMENTS:
This procurement is subject to the following trade agreement(s):
The Canadian Free Trade Agreement, Chapter Five
The Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement, Chapter 9

CONTRACT DETAILS:
Milestone Schedule
RFP: Issue: May 2025
RFP: Closing date: end-May 2025
RFP – Review & Award: June 2025
Design: June 2025 – September 2025
IFP - Issue: early September 2025
IFT - Issue: early October 2025
IFT – Review & Award: early November 2025
Construction: November 2025 – April 2026
Substantial Performance: end April 2026

NOTES:
Suppliers should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change. Suppliers are encouraged to obtain the procurement documents which contain the most current information.  If there is a conflict between the procurement documents and this notice, the procurement documents will take precedence.