UTSC 2024-20 - Air Handling Unit Replacement and AHU Coil Replacement in Science Wing

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 Applicants to register and pay a registration fee.  Pricing and Payment Terms are available on the MERX website.

DESCRIPTION OF PROCUREMENT
Request to Qualify (RTQ) for 
Replacement of Air Handling Unit (AHU) in the Pedestrian Street and AHU Coil Replacement in the Science Wing

Facilities Management Department at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) require replacement of Air Handling Unit (AHU)-6 with integration via an air source heat pump or water source heat pump.   The department also requires the replacement of steam coils with hot water coils to accept Geo Exchange. 
Refer to the Request for Proposal and to UTSC 2024-25 Appendix 1 – Project Design Brief Air Handling Unit Environmental Upgrades for a Description of Goods and/or Services.

ADDRESS AND FINAL DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS
Submissions must be submitted electronically at: 
 https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/87798
on, or before February 10, 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 agreement(s): 
The Canadian Free Trade Agreement, Chapter Five
The Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement, Chapter 9
Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

CONTRACT DETAILS
Subsequent Procurement Process 
Applicants who successfully prequalify on RFQ UTSC 2024-20 will be eligible to participate in the following Procurement Process: 
Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Replacement of Air Handling Unit (AHU)-6 Integrated with the Geo Exchange / Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP), and   Replacement of Steam to Hot Water Coils of AHU-9 and AHU-10, utilizing the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC)-14 design and build contract.
One time only purchase of services for specified scope of work.

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

A.    Technical

1.    Applicant Information (15 points) 
2.    Experience and Qualifications (35 points)
3.    Project Experience (35 points)
4.    References (15 points)

B.    Documentation
1.    CCDC 11 – 2019 Contractors Qualification Statement (Pass/Fail)  
2.    Health and Safety Declaration (Pass/Fail)
3.    Workplace Injury Summary Report (Pass/Fail) 
4.    Letter of Good Standing from a Canadian Chartered Bank (Pass/Fail) 
5.    Letter from a Surety stating Single and Aggregate Bonding Limits (Pass/Fail)
6.    Schedule E to the RTQ – Reference Form   


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.