UTM200241 - Professional Architectural Services for CUP Exterior Bldg. Envelope Improvement

NAME OF PROCURING ENTITY:
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”)
University of Toronto Mississauga
3359 Mississauga Road
Mississauga, Ontario L5L 1C6

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTRACT PERSON COORDINATES:
Danielle Hendricks – Senior Procurement Officer, procurement.utm@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 purpose of this RFP is to solicit responses from Proponents to provide Professional Architectural Services for the Central Utilities Plant (CUP) building exterior building envelope improvements project at University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Campus.

ADDRESS AND FINAL DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS:
Submissions must be submitted electronically at:
https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/87072
On or before January 16, 2025 @ 2:00:00 PM local time.
The submissions will not be opened publicly.
We strongly recommend that you give yourself sufficient time and at least ONE (1) day before Closing Time to begin the uploading process and to finalize your submission.

CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION:
The RFP Process is open to all parties submitting a Proposal in accordance with the RFP Documents.

EVALUATION CRITERIA         
EVALUATION CRITERIA                                               WEIGHT
1.1 Experience, Qualifications and References             15 Pts.
1.2 Proposed Personnel                                                30 Pts.
1.3 Project Approach, Understanding and Schedule     30 Pts.
Pricing                                                                            25 Pts.
Total                                                                               100 Pts.


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:
Project Milestones

RFP Consulting Services Issue         December 5, 2024
RFP Consulting Services Award          February 7, 2025
100% SD Design                                  February 28, 2025
100% DD Design                                 March 28, 2025
100% CD & Permit Application         April 25, 2025
Construction Tender Procurement   May 9, 2025
Construction Tender Award              June 6, 2025
Construction Start                             June 20, 2025
Substantial Completion                    September 5, 2025
Desire Project Completion                September 19, 2025

NOTES:
Suppliers should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change. Suppliers 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.