Cavendish Community Centre Washroom Renovations

The Municipality of Trent Lakes is seeking a turn-key contractor for accessibility and washroom renovations at the Cavendish Community Centre located at 18 Community Complex Drive. The project scope involves updating washrooms and adjacent areas on both levels of the facility, installing accessible entrances on both floors, and creating an accessible washroom on the main level to ensure compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005. Key deliverables include the installation of four power door operators, specific panic hardware, and the reinstallation of a card reader. The work must be performed between October 6, 2026, and December 31, 2027, with a two-year maintenance period following substantial completion. The procurement process utilizes a three-stage evaluation focusing on mandatory requirements, pricing, and a Domestic Supply Chain Plan. Bidders using Ontario-made goods and services may receive a 10 percent evaluation advantage via a price reduction for award determination. The successful contractor must maintain five million dollars in Commercial General Liability Insurance and provide proof of WSIB coverage. Payments are issued monthly at 90 percent of the work completed, with a 10 percent holdback maintained per the Construction Act 1990. The contract includes a 25,000 dollar cash allowance for door hardware and ceiling repairs, and requires strict adherence to hazardous materials safety regulations as identified in the designated substances survey.