Common Area Flooring, Painting and Lighting 230 Capel Street

Solicitation 2021-122, issued by the Corporation of the County of Lambton, is a request for tender for the supply and installation of common area flooring, painting, and lighting at 230 Capel Street in Sarnia, Ontario. The project scope encompasses multiple levels of the facility, including the first floor, the second through eighth floors, and the ninth floor, which involves a finishes plan covering 9,000 square meters. Key lighting requirements include the removal of existing surface-mounted fixtures and the installation of new LED flat panels. Flooring and painting work involves the removal of existing VCT, carpet, and rubber bases, the refinishing of concrete and steel pan treads in stairs and loading areas, and the application of specific paint colors, including contrast colors on stair nosing. The project was tendered on April 27, 2021, with a closing date of May 12, 2021, and a scheduled performance period from August 16, 2021, to September 30, 2021. Contractors are required to adhere to strict technical specifications, with several requests for alternative materials and luminaires denied through multiple rounds of official questions and answers. A critical component of the project is compliance with safety regulations regarding designated substances, as a survey identified the presence of asbestos, lead, mercury, and silica on-site. The building must remain operational throughout the duration of the work, and contractors are responsible for abatement, surface preparation, and site maintenance.