202305006 - P00210 – TMC Train Wash Refurbishment

The Toronto Maintenance Centre is located at 50 Drummond St, Etobicoke, Ontario, near the intersection of Islington Avenue and the Gardiner Expressway. The site is roughly bound by Kipling Avenue to the west, New Toronto Street to the south, Royal York Road to the east, and a Metrolinx train facility to the north. As part of this project, VIA plans to refurbish the TMC Train Wash - Building envelope, Mechaniccal and Electrical systems as well as various Structural repairs.

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 Mach 15th, 2024.
4. General Contractor must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience as well as a minimum of 5 years experience in Heritage properties.
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