Basic Information

Reference Number

0000300537

Issuing Organization

University of Toronto

Project Type

RFSQ - Request for Supplier Qualifications - Prequalifications (Formal)

Project Number

P999-24-152 M&E

Title

RISE Program - Mechanical and Electrical Contractors

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.730299.C102252

Agreement Types

Broader Public Sector (BPS)

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement(CETA)

Open Bidding (OB)

Quebec/Ontario

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Purchase Type

Duration: 3 years
Option: with 2 one-year optional extensions

Description

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:
This RFSQ issued by the University of Toronto’s University Planning Design and Construction (“UPDC”) department is to establish a Qualified Supplier List (QSL) for both Mechanical and Electrical Contractors to act as the Prime Contractor for the various major infrastructure renewal projects associated with the RISE Program, referred to as “Projects” and various projects completed by the University’s Capital Project department.
Proponents may submit a proposal for either or both the disciplines (Mechanical and Electrical). Proponents will select which categories based on the Construction Value, within the discipline, they would like to be considered for the QSL (see attachment 3 to Schedule B).

Tendering Website:

Proponents will find the complete tender documents at merx,com

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:

Complete conditions are provided within the tender documents.

Mandatory Submission Requirements:
All mandatory Submission requirements are further described in the RFSQ document:
Financial Information
Proof of Insurance
Agreement to Surety / Bonding
WSIB Summary report
WSIB Clearance Certificate
References
Harassment Policy
Complete submission requirements are provided within the procurement documents.

Scored Submission Requirements:
Complete submission requirements are provided within the procurement 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:
Refer to the RFSQ document.

Additional Options:
Available within the Tender Documents.

Negotiation:
Available within the tender documents.

Electronic Auction:
This process does not involve an electronic auction.

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 procurement document which contains the most current information.

If there is a conflict between the tender document and this Tender Notice, the procurement document will take precedence.

Dates

Publication

2025/08/14 08:08:10 PM EDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2025/09/03 02:00:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2025/09/10 02:00:00 PM EDT

Prebid Conference

2025/08/26 03:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Nathan King

416-978-1037

n.king@utoronto.ca

Pre-Bidding Events

Event Type

Prebid Conference

Attendance

Recommended

Event date

2025/08/26 03:00:00 PM EDT

Location

Webinar

Event Note

The University will be conducting an optional virtual informational meeting for Proponent’s to discuss the RISE Program and the RFSQ. The meeting will be held on MS teams:
August 26, 2025 from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Proponent’s will need to contact n.king@utoronto.ca for the MS Teams link. Proponent should contact the University the day before the meeting to ensure they are able to get access to the meeting.
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Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

Each Proponent is required to submit its Proposal on Bonfire at the following link:
https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/96717

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