UTM 2018-19-51 - Central Utilities Plant (CUP) TSSA Generator Fuel Storage Remediation

Notice of Intended Procurement

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
Travis Janzen – 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
This request for tender (RFT) is an invitation by Facilities Management & Planning at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) on behalf of the Governing Council of the University of Toronto to prospective tenderers to submit responses for the provision of services to perform life safety upgrades to the existing generator fuel storage room at the Central Utilities Plant as further detailed in this document.

ADDRESS AND FINAL DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS
Submissions must be submitted electronically at:
https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/23362
Your submission must be uploaded, submitted, and finalized prior to the Closing Time of May 28, 2019 2:00 PM EST. 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.
The submissions will not be opened publicly.

CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
The procurement is subject to the following conditions for participation:
Pass / Fail Site Visit – 14 May, 2019 @ 10:00 AM Local Time.  PPE is required.

Meeting Location: Central Utilities Plant - Main Entrance Area (Outside), U of T Mississauga Campus, 3359 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5L 1C6. 

Note: On Campus location is 1630 Outer Circle.

http://map.utoronto.ca/utm/building/312

The site visit is intended for bidders to carefully examine the site and note the conditions affecting the work prior to the Tender submission. Alternative date will not be provided for the Site Visit.

In addition to the factors set out in RFT Section 6.3(2)(a) and 6.3(2)(b), the University will evaluate the Tenders based on the following additional factors:
(a) Site Visit Pre-Tender Meeting Attendance                        pass / fail
(b) Completed Schedule B Tender Submission Form            pass / fail
(c) Completed Schedule C Conflict of Interest Declaration    pass / fail
(d) Completed Schedule D Price Schedule                             pass / fail
(e) Proof on Insurance - $5M General Liability Insurance       pass / fail
      $5M Automotive Insurance
(f) 5Surety Agreement re: 50% Performance
      Bond, and 50% Labour and Material Bond.                              pass / fail

APPLICABLE TRADE AGREEMENTS
This procurement is subject to the following trade agreement(s):
N/A

CONTRACT DETAILS
Milestone Schedule:
The contractor shall commence work upon receipt of written notification of award. The contractor shall coordinate all work with the University.

Issue Tender: Thursday May 7, 2019
Site Visit for Bidders: Thursday May 14, 2019
Tender Close: Thursday May 28, 2019
Expected Project Award: June 4, 2019
Site Mobilization/Construction Start Date: June 10, 2019
Project Completion: August 31, 2019

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.