202408001 - P00227_Montreal Maintenance Center (MMC) HVAC Upgrade

Since the Montreal maintenance center was built in 1987, the building's maintenance team has operated and maintained the building's HVAC units. The majority of these assets are now at the end of their useful life.  VIA wishes to reduce the number of ventilation units to be maintained, and connect the new units to the existing GENESIS 64 system.  Particular attention will be paid to heating the platforms and modernizing the energy recovery system (thermal wheel).

In order to submit a Tender, the Tenderer must comply with the following mandatory criteria:

1. Tenderer has the following minimal insurance coverage:

• Commercial General Liability Insurance of $10,000,000
• Standard Owners Form Automobile Liability Insurance of $5,000,000
• All Risks insurance policy

2. Bid Bond issued in favour of VIA dated and signed by an authorized representative of the Surety. Provide a letter signed by an authorized representative of a recognized financial institution, stating that if the Tenderer is awarded the Contract, they will issue the required Performance and Labour & Material Bonds in favour of VIA dated and signed by an authorized representative of the Surety following contract award.

• Bid Bond (10%)
• Performance Bond (50%) and Material/Labour Bond (50%)

3. The work must be substantially completed no later than 60 weeks following Contract signature.
4. General Contractor must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience as well as a minimum of 5 years experience in Heritage properties.
5. Subcontractors must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in their related expertise of work.
6. Tenderer confirms his Tender complies with all requirements, specifications and commits to respect them during the entire project duration. 
7. Tenderer commits to respect VIA’s Contractor Safety Guidelines
8. Tenderer must have attended the Mandatory Site Visit