Basic Information

Reference Number

0000292615

Issuing Organization

University of Toronto Scarborough

Owner Organization

University of Toronto

Project Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Project Number

UTSC 2025-08

Title

Sabree Biological Sciences Lab Renovation

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.305929.C108799

Agreement Types

Broader Public Sector (BPS)

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Quebec/Ontario

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario

Job Location

University of Toronto Scarborough, Science Wing 1265 Military Trail, Toronto, ON M1C 1A4Bladen Wing

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
Richard 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

The Design and Construction Management Department at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC), requires general contracting services for the interior renovations of the Sabree Biological Science lab located on the second and fifth floors of the Science Wing Building at 1265 Military Trail, Toronto, ON, Canada, M1C 1A4.

Scope of Work Highlights
Work included is as follows:

Demolition and removal of hazardous material.
New gypsum board interior partition assemblies.
New Gypson Wall Board (GWB) ceiling.
Painting and patching of existing and new walls and ceilings.
New hollow metal doors, frames and hardware.
New laboratory metal casework and equipment.
New flooring and patching repair of existing flooring.
New lighting fixtures, power and data outlets, security, and fire alarm systems.
New Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and plumbing work.

  ADDRESS AND FINAL DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS
Submissions must be submitted electronically at:
https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/92912
on, or before May 30, 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 SCHEDULE
Commence the Work                                                    June 23, 2025
Substantial Performance                                               December 19, 2025
Occupancy                                                                    January 12, 2025
Ready-for-Takeover                                                      March 16, 2025

EVALUATION CRITERIA
The evaluation criteria and weightings to be applied are as follows:
A. Technical
    1. Experience and Qualifications (25 points)
2. Project Personnel (15 points)
3. Project Understanding and Schedule (points)

Financial

Pricing (40 points)

Documentation

Completed and submitted Schedule A RFP Data Sheet (Pass/Fail)
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 a completed 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)

Other Requirement:

Attendance at the Proponents Meeting (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/92912

Dates

Publication

2025/05/01 04:28:05 PM EDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2025/05/15 02:00:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2025/05/30 02:00:00 PM EDT

Job-Walk Visit

2025/05/08 11:00:00 AM EDT

Contact Information

Richard Pajor

647-601-4558

rick.pajor@utoronto.ca

Pre-Bidding Events

Event Type

Job-Walk Visit

Attendance

Mandatory

Event date

2025/05/08 11:00:00 AM EDT

Location

University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail Toronto ON 1C 1A4.

Event Note

Attendees are to meet the Project Manager outside of the main entrance to the Science Wing at the University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto, ON M1C 1A4.
Directions to campus and campus map can be found at:
https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/home/visiting-utsc

Proponents are to refer to the Request for Proposals (RFP) document for additioanl information and details.

An alternative date will not be provided for the Proponents Meeting .
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Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

Proponents are to submit all reqired documents through Bonfire at
https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/92912

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