Procuring Entity: The University of Toronto
Address:
University of Toronto Scarborough
Design and Construction Management
1265 Military Trial
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M1C 1A4
Description:
This Request for Tender is an invitation by Design and Construction Management, University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) on behalf of The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”) to prospective Contractors to submit tenders for Valley Land Trail as described in attached tender documentation.
The Highland Creek Valley is a defining feature of U of T Scarborough and plays an important role in providing passive and active recreational spaces for our campus and community members as well as important spaces for teaching and research while continuing to be a natural habitat for the many species native to the area. Due to the geological and physiological nature of the ravine system, with steeply valley slopes, the experience is not accessible to every user.
Providing safe and accessible trail access for all students, staff and faculty as well as the general public to experience the ravine setting is the central goal for the University’s decision to enhance the walkway linking the campus to the Highland Creek Valley land trail system.
The Valley Trail Link encompasses elevated concrete and wood decks and at-grade asphalt paved segments of trail graded at 5% or less to achieve an accessible route from the campus to the bottom of the Highland Creek valley. The pathway will make a connection to the existing asphalt trail in the valley. The work area is confined to a steep clearing in the forested valley behind the Science and Humanities Buildings of the campus.
Environmentally Significant Area surrounds the clearing and are generally off limits to construction due to ecological sensitivity. The trail works include several level rest areas, a continuous handrail, retaining structures and stone steps. Some tree removal, transplantation and restoration planting will be required in compensation tree planting at and off site location. An existing pathway and stairs are to be retained with some improvements. Low level lighting, signage and various security features will also be installed.
Environmental impact mitigation through sedimentation controls, access through the University grounds, staging, tree protection and temporary security fencing to isolate the work area from public access will be important aspects of the construction management. The contractor may also be required to meet with and/ or liaise with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and City of Toronto Urban Forestry staff.
Tendering Website:
Suppliers will find the complete tender document at: https://www.merx.com/
Pricing and Payment Terms are available on the MERX website.
Procurement Method:
Open tender whereby all interested contractors may submit a response.
Estimated Quantities:
Available within the tender document.
Submission Details:
Contractors shall submit their response using Bonfire at: https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/
Submission Deadline:
See closing date below.
Public Opening:
Not Applicable
Conditions for Participation:
Attend ONE Mandatory Site Visit on November 8, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. OR November 10, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.
Location details in Addendum 1Available within the tender document.
Mandatory Submission Requirements
Stipulated Price Bid Form
Appendix A – List of Subcontractors
Appendix B – Alternative Prices
Appendix C – Separate Prices
Appendix E – List of Unit Prices
Appendix F - Contractor Safety Acknowledgement Form
WSIB Certificate
Insurance Certificate
Appendix G - Written Proposal addressing Rated Criteria
Surety Letter
CCDC 11 – Contractors Qualification Statement
Pesonnel Resumes
General Labour Conditions
Complete Submission requirements are provided within the tender document.
Scored Submission Requirements:
Experience and Qualifications (25 points)
Project Personnel (15 points)
Project Understanding and Schedule (20 points)
Pricing (40 points)
Complete submission requirements are provided within the tender document.
This Procurement is covered by:
Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement
Chapter 9 of the Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement
Delivery Date:
Completion by Spring/Summer 2018
Additional Options:
Available within the tender document.
Negotiation:
At the end of the evaluation process, the University of Toronto Scarborough may identify one contractor with whom it wishes to enter into negotiations, by written notification.
Electronic Auction:
This process does not involve an electronic auction.
Supplier Prequalification:
Not applicable
Responses must be submitted in English.
Contractors should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change. Contractors are encouraged to download the tender document which contain the most current information.
If there is a conflict between the tender document and this Tender Notice, the tender document will take precedence.
