UOT202316718 - Playground Improvements for University Family Housing

Notice of Intended Procurement

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

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTRACT PERSON COORDINATES

Raymond Siguenza
215 Huron Street, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M5S 1A2
raymond.siguenza@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 is conducting an RFP for Playground Improvements for University Family Housing

The Student Family Housing residences are comprised of two 21-story apartment-style buildings located at 30 & 35 Charles Street West, Toronto that house students and their respective family members.

This RFP is for the improvement of the playground at 35 Charles Street West Family Housing. The scope of work includes:
a.           Protection of building, existing adjacent site elements;
b.           Removals, demolition & excavation;
c.            Installation of concrete cast in place pavement;
d.           Installation notched cast in place concrete curb for safety surfacing;
e.           Installation of plastic composite curb;
f.            Installation sandbox top board;
g.           Installation rubber surfacing;
h.           Installation of site furnishings, including benches and play structures;
i.             Others as described in the drawings & specifications.

The procurement is anticipated to involve negotiation.  An electronic auction is not anticipated


ADDRESS AND FINAL DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS
Submissions must be submitted electronically at https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/ on or before Friday, February 10, 2023 (2:00 PM local time). The submissions will not be opened publicly.

CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
The procurement is subject to the following conditions for participation: N/A

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

• The Canadian Free Trade Agreement, Chapter Five
• The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, Chapter 19
• The Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement, Chapter 9