UTSC2021-03 - Renovations to Biological Sciences Teaching Labs - Phase 2

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 Services
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
Design and Construction Management department requires general contracting services for Phase 2 of the interior renovation of Biological Sciences Teaching Labs in SW240, SW241and SW242 (approximately 279 square meters (m2) located on the second floor of the Science Wing building at the University of Toronto Scarborough.
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/39202
on or before March 23, 2021 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% of each rated criteria category, 1 through 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:   Week of April 12, 2021
Substantial completion by November 5, 2021

EVALUATION CRITERIA
(a)   Attendance at Virtual Proponents Meeting               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- $5M General Liability
       Insurance , $2M Automotive Insurance                    Pass / Fail
(e)   A letter of good standing with 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)