The Toronto Public Library (the Library) proposes to renovate the existing York Woods Library and Theater at 1785 Finch Ave. West, Toronto, ON. The existing building which opened in 1970 and the new theatre was opened in 1995 is approximately a two-story 42,176 square-foot facility. The scope of work includes but is not limited to the following: regrading of the front yard to create new entry level, new insulation and cladding, new roofing, new windows, new mechanical and electrical systems, new site hard and soft surfaces, interconnecting the first and second floors, reconfiguring all floors, and complete interior renovation of whole library and theater lobby. The approximate construction value is $6,600,000. It is anticipated that the tenders will be called in the spring of 2019.
General Contractors interested in being pre-qualified to bid the work must submit the requested documentation and information in the form of electronic submission.
The pre-qualification documentation can be obtained from TPL’s purchasing portal at the following link: www.torontopubliclibrary.bonfirehub.ca
Tenders will be invited from the list of pre-qualified General Contractors only. The pre-qualification process will include an assessment of submitted items.
Questions during the pre-qualification question acceptance period must be directed to:
Diamond Schmitt Architects
Erin Broda<ebroda@dsai.ca>
cc. Matthew Tsui<mtsui@dsai.ca>
Electronic pre-qualification information must be uploaded to: https://torontopubliclibrary.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/22577
Proponents must upload their submission to the above hyperlink no later than:
11:00:00 AM Eastern Time, Thursday, May 2, 2019
Submissions received after closing deadline will not be accepted. TPL reserves the right to select and approve only those Contractors, which they deem suitable for this project.
If you require any assistance in accessing TPL’s prequalification documentation, please contact TPL at tplpurchasing@torontopubliclibrary.ca