Basic Information

Reference Number

0000297039

Issuing Organization

University of Toronto Scarborough

Project Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Project Number

UTSC 2025-13

Title

Renovation of the Psychology and Biological Sciences Administrative Suites

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.305929.C108799

Agreement Types

Broader Public Sector (BPS)

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Quebec/Ontario

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario

Description

Notice of Intended Procurement

NAME OF PROCURING ENTITY
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”)

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTRACT PERSON COORDINATES
Rick Pajor
Procurement Officer, Financial Service
University of Toronto Scarborough
1265 Military Trail
Toronto, Ontario M1C 1A4
Rick.Pajor@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
Renovation of the Psychology and Biological Sciences Administrative Suites
The Design and Construction Management Department at the University of Toronto Scarborough requires a general contractor for the renovation of approximately 151.64 square meters (m2) of graduate study spaces for the Office of the Vice Principal Academic & Dean on the second floor of the Academic Resource Centre building.

Scope of Work Highlights
Work included is as follows:

Demolition and removal of the existing millwork used as mailboxes in office SW420A.
Paint office SW420A and office SW420B.
Modify the existing millwork to accommodate a new door and glazing system at the rear entrance of room SW427H. At the front entrance of the SW427H room, establish a separate entrance and close the drywall between offices.
Supply, modification and installation of new and existing millwork in suite corridor for SW421K and SW427K.

ADDRESS AND FINAL DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS
Submissions must be submitted electronically at:
https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/95156
on, or before July 14, 2025 at 2:00:00 p.m. local time.
The submissions will not be opened publicly.

CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
The procurement is subject to the following conditions for participation:
Proponents will adhere to the University of Toronto General Labour Conditions.

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

CONTRACT DETAILS
One time only purchase of services for specified scope of work.
MILESTONE SCHEDULES

Doors and Walls in Suite SW427H ( Price A1)

Commence the Work                                                 July 28, 2025
Substantial Performance                                           November 3, 2025
Occupancy                                                                 November 10, 2025
Ready-for-Takeover                                                  February 27, 2026

Millwork in Room SW427K and Suite SW421K (Price Item A2), and
Disposal and Painting of Suite SW420A/B (Price Item A3)

Commence the Work                                                 July 28, 2025
Substantial Performance                                           August 25, 2025
Occupancy                                                                 September 2, 2025
Ready-for-Takeover                                                  February 27, 2025

EVALUATION CRITERIA
The evaluation criteria and weightings to be applied are as follows:

Technical

Experience and Qualifications (20 points)
Project Personnel (15 points)
Project Understanding and Schedule (25 points)

Financial

Pricing (40 points)

Documentation

Completed and submitted Schedule B Proposal Submission Form (Pass/Fail)
Completed and submitted Schedule C Conflict of Interest Declaration (Pass/Fail)
Provided Schedule D Part 1 Technical Submission (Pass/Fail)
Provided Schedule D Part 2 Financial Submission (Pass/Fail)
Completed and submitted Schedule E Reference Form (Pass/Fail)
Completed and submitted CCDC 11-2019 Contractor’s Qualification Statement (Pass/Fail)

NOTES
Proponents should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change. Proponents 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.
https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/95156

Dates

Publication

2025/06/27 04:15:35 PM EDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2025/07/07 02:00:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2025/07/14 02:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Richard Pajor

647-601-4558

rick.pajor@utoronto.ca

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

Proponents are to submit all required documents through Bonfire at:
https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/95156

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