PROJECT BACKGROUND

MPAC is soliciting bids for general contracting tenant improvement service to carry out construction of the renovation of the 10^th floor of our Pickering workplace. The new layout will provide staff with a refreshed work café, large flexible training and meeting room space with specialized audio-visual equipment and lounge area. 

Location: 1340 Pickering Parkway, Pickering, ON L1V 0C4

The renovation area is approximately 3,696 square feet, on the top level of a multi-tenant commercial office building. Access to the suite is by passenger elevator, the building is equipped with a loading dock. MPAC is currently the10th floor tenant, as well as on the main floor reception, and floors 6, 7, 8 and 9. 

Building permit application for the scope of work has been submitted to the City of Pickering. The Successful Respondent will commence construction no later than Monday, September 30, 2024, with Substantial Performance complete no later than Friday, November 8, 2024. The project timeline will be adjusted accordingly pending the issuance of the building permit.

PROJECT SCOPE

The following scope of work is intended to be a high-level summary of the major activities involved with this project and not a complete/exhaustive list of activities and tasks. It is the Successful Respondent’s responsibility to thoroughly review all drawings and specifications noted and within the appendices and the information gathered during the required site visit to determine the full scope of work required to complete the project and deliver the new office construction. 

Suite interior demolition, new construction and alterations are required to suit the new floor plan for MPAC’s Pickering 10th Floor renovation. This includes demolition, new drywall, retention of existing walls and finishes (including the protection thereof during construction), modification to existing and new; electrical, mechanical, life safety systems, reflected ceiling plan, window film installation, floor and wall finishes, new hardware, doors, glazing, millwork, window coverings, etc.

The Successful Respondent will be required to ensure compliance with all aspects of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA). The Successful Respondent will be considered the “Constructor” as defined in the OSHA and will provide all construction related services on site such as, but not limited to, security, assurance of compliance with health and safety legislation as applicable, clean-up, environmental protection, disposal, and recycling of materials. This will include any contracts with mandatory trades, the Successful Respondent will be responsible for suppliers (sub-trades) and will pay them directly. The Successful Respondent will then invoice MPAC for those sub-trades as part of their monthly progress draw invoicing, certified by MPAC’s prime consultant Bennett Design Associates.