UTSC2022-15 - Exterior Accessible Ramp at the Miller Lash House

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 CSCMP
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
Exterior Accessible Ramp at the Miller Lash House.
The Design and Construction Management department require general contracting services for the construction of an exterior accessible ramp for the Miller Lash House located at the University of Toronto Scarborough.
Work included is as follows:
An external cast-in-place concrete ramp graded at no more than 5% to achieve an accessible path from the Miller Lash House to the drop off area in front and paved event space in behind the building. A level rest area, a steel post and rail guard with cedar grabrail, armourstone retaining wall structure, excavated and relocated or disposed fill, imported fill, grading, landscape plantings and irrigation comprise other aspects of the work. Some tree removal and restoration planting will be required. A low-level lighting system is to be installed in the handrail and connected to a local power source.
Landscape planting beds with ornamental plantings are proposed and existing trees surrounding the pathway must be protected throughout construction. Sediment controls must be deployed by the contractor, approved by the consultant and maintained in good repair throughout construction. The site of any stockpiled soil, material and equipment must be restored to original or better condition as must all other areas potentially damaged during construction.
The plantings and restored areas are subject to post-construction monitoring by the contractor during the two-year plant establishment period. All other project elements including railing, electrical lighting, concrete paving and unit paved walkways are subject to warranty for one-year after construction is complete.

The procurement will not involve negotiation.  An electronic auction is not anticipated.  

ADDRESS AND FINAL DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS
Submissions must be submitted electronically at
https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/54241
on or before July 14, 2022 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 must achieve a minimum score of 70% in each of rated criteria category 1, rated category 2 and rated category 3.
Proponents will adhere to the University of Toronto General Labour Conditions

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
One time only purchase of services for specified scope of work.
Milestone schedule:
Earliest project construction for general contractor:  October 19, 2022
Occupancy: May 6, 2023
Ready-for-Takeover May 6, 2023
Substantial completion by April 13, 2023.

EVALUATION CRITERIA
(a)   Attendance at Proponents Meeting and Site Visit.   Pass / Fail
(b)  Surety Agreement re 50% Performance Bond
      and 50% Labour and Materials Bond                       Pass / Fail                                           
(c)   Completed Contractors Safety
       Acknowledgement Form                                          Pass / Fail
(d)   Proof of Insurance – Certificate of Insurance          Pass / Fail
(e)   Clearance Certificate for the Workplace Safety
       and Insurance Board (WSIB)                                   Pass / Fail
(f)   CCDC 11 – 2019 Contractors Qualification           
       Statement                                                                 Pass / Fail

Evaluation criteria:

1. Experience and Qualifications (25 points)
2. Project Personnel (15 points)
3. Project Understanding and Schedule (20 points)
4. Pricing (40 points)