202305005 - P00210 – MMC Train Wash Refurbishment

Montreal Maintenance Centre is located at 201 avenue Ash, Montréal, Québec. The train wash building is part of the Montreal Maintenance Center and consists of a steel frame structure and concrete block walls.  As part of this project, VIA plans to upgrade the MMC Train Wash Building envelope, Mechanical installations, and various structural refurbishments.

In order to submit a Tender, the Tenderer must comply with the following mandatory criteria:

1. Tenderer has the following minimal insurance coverage:

• Commercial General Liability Insurance of $10,000,000
• Standard Owners Form Automobile Liability Insurance of $5,000,000
• All Risks insurance policy of $10,000,000

2. Bid Bond issued in favour of VIA dated and signed by an authorized representative of the Surety. Provide a letter signed by an authorized representative of a recognized financial institution, stating that if the Tenderer is awarded the Contract, they will issue the required Performance and Labour & Material Bonds in favour of VIA dated and signed by an authorized representative of the Surety following contract award.

• Bid Bond (10%)
• Performance Bond (50%) and Material/Labour Bond (50%)

3. The work must be substantially completed by December 15th, 2023.
4. General Contractor must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience.
5. Subcontractors must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in their related expertise of work.
6. Tenderer confirms his Tender complies with all requirements, specifications and commits to respect them during the entire project duration. 
7. Tenderer commits to respect VIA’s Contractor Safety Guidelines
8. Tenderer must have attended the Mandatory Site Visit