Boiler Replacement - 255 Riverside

The Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation is soliciting bids for the supply and installation of a new high efficiency domestic hot water system at 255 Riverside Ave, Windsor, Ontario. This project involves the demolition of end of life boilers and an indirect tank arrangement, followed by the installation of new equipment including mechanical piping, pumps, gas, venting, electrical controls, and structural works. The work is scheduled to commence on October 5, 2026, with substantial completion required by November 20, 2026, and total completion by November 27, 2026. To minimize resident disruption, system shutdowns are limited to a maximum of two occurrences, each not exceeding four hours. Proponents must submit electronic bids via bidsandtenders.ca by September 24, 2026. Mandatory submission documents include the Price Quote and Submission Form, a signed contract, and submission security. Award evaluation is based on a competitive process where the lowest price is a primary factor, though the corporation reserves the right to accept other submissions. Selected contractors must provide a performance bond for 50 percent of the lump sum and a labor and material payment bond if the contract exceeds 500,000 dollars. The contractor is designated as the constructor under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and must comply with the Ontario Residential Tenancies Act and all applicable accessibility and building codes.