P999-18-122 - Request for Proposal for Design Build Services for Rooftop PV(T) Systems

POSTING NOTICE
 
Address:
THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
c/o University Planning, Design & Construction, Project Management
255 McCaul Street, 4th floor
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M5T 1W7
 
Attention:  Tender Administrator
 
Procurement Method:


Open tender whereby all interested suppliers may submit a response.

Description:
The University of Toronto is seeking invitational proposals from qualified Design-Build teams for the design and construction of three (3) Rooftop PV(T) Systems located at the St. George Campus.
 
The University is seeking a Design Build team with demonstrated experience in rooftop photovoltaic and solar thermal systems design, procurement, installation, project management, contract administration and installation.  A proven track-record with complete engineering, procurement and construction services of rooftop solar PV&T is essential. Familiarity with current standards, regulations and codes for a net-metering PV projects is mandatory.


Tendering Website:


Proponents will find the complete tender documents at: https://www.biddingo.com/uoft or https://www.merx.com/
Pricing and Payment Terms are available on the Biddingo and MERX website. 

Estimated Quantities:
Available within the tender documents.

Submission Details:
Proponents shall submit their bids to the address listed above.  Additional instructions can be found in the tender documents.

Submission Deadline:
Refer to the Closing Date shown in the project listing.

Public Opening:
Not Applicable

Conditions for Participation:
Contractors have subscribed to Biddingo.
Attendance at the mandatory site meeting 
Member in Good Standing of the Professional Association of Technical Consultants and/or Professional Engineers of Ontario
Complete conditions are provided within the tender documents.
 
Mandatory Submission Requirements:
Agreement to Bond from surety for 50% Performance and 50% Labour & Materials (for submissions over $500,000)
 
Proposal Response Form
Proof of professional designation
Copy of professional liability insurance coverage
Supporting documents as specified in the Proposal Requirements of the RFP
USB Key containing all submitted documents and information
Complete submission requirements are provided within the tender documents.
 
Scored Submission Requirements:
Design-Build Project Team (Section E3.2 and E3.7)
Design-Build Management Approach
Design-Build Schedule and Schedule and Delivery Methodology
Design-Build Outline Specification
Design-Build Team Experience on Similar Projects
Design-Build Team Experience with Design Build Procurement
Financial Submission
Complete submission requirements are provided within the tender documents.
 
This procurement is covered by:
Broader Public Sector
Chapter 9 of the Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement
Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement
Chapter 19 of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union
 
Time-Frame for Delivery/Duration of Agreement:
Start-up Meeting:  September 2019
Substantial Completion:  22 March 2019
 
Additional Options:
Available within the Tender Documents.
 
Negotiation:
There are no negotiations for this procurement.
 
Electronic Auction:
This process does not involve an electronic auction.
 
Supplier Prequalification: 
Not Applicable
 
Responses must be submitted in English.

Proponents should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change.  Proponents are encouraged to download the tender document which contains the most current information.

If there is a conflict between the tender document and this Tender Notice, the tender document will take precedence.
 
 
All additional inquiries are to be directed to:
Laragh Halldorson, Project Development Manager
 
Email: Laragh.halldorson@utoronto.ca@utoronto.ca