UTSC 2019-16 - Air Handling Unit Replacement and Science Wing Heating/Cooling Modifications

Notice of Intended Procurement

NAME OF PROCURING ENTITY
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”)

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTRACT PERSON COORDINATES
Susan Dyson
Procurement Manager, Financial Services
University of Toronto Scarborough
1265 Military Trail
Toronto, Ontario M1C 1A4
dyson@utsc.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 University of Toronto Scarborough Campus is seeking qualification of mechanical contractors acting as prime for the delivery of construction services for facilities infrastructure renovation projects including Air Handling Unit replacements, and cooling/heating system installations.
The procurement will not negotiation.  An electronic auction is not anticipated.  

ADDRESS AND FINAL DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS
Submissions must be submitted electronically at
https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/27304
on or before October 25, 2019  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:
Applicants must achieve a minimum score of 75% in technical evaluation.

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
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to Request for Tender.

EVALUATION CRITERIA
The University will base its selection of qualified suppliers on the following criteria:
Following Pass / Fail criteria:
CCDC 11 – Contractor’s Qualification Statement
Health & Safety Declaration
General Labour Conditions and Union Obligations
Workplace Injury Summary Report (WISR)
Letter of good standing from a Canadian chartered bank
Surety letter stating single and aggregate bonding limits
Three reference contacts from three relevant projects
Resumes of personnel proposed for the project including key site staff

Weighted evaluation criteria:

1. Company Information & Ability to Carry out project (12 points)
2. Experience and Qualifications (35 points)
3. Project Experience (35 points)
4. Financial Viability (6 points)
5. References (12 points)