COMMON AREA FLOORING UPGRADE – 559 KING ST, MIDLAND

The County of Simcoe, on behalf of the Simcoe County Housing Corporation, is soliciting tenders for common area flooring upgrades at 559 King St, Midland. The project involves the removal and disposal of existing carpet and base trim, followed by the installation of glazed porcelain plank tiles on the first floor, covering approximately 1,720 square feet, and vinyl plank tile on the second floor, covering approximately 1,430 square feet. All work must be completed by December 2026, with standard working hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. The contractor is required to provide five full boxes of flooring as attic stock for future repairs and must ensure all construction areas are returned to their original housekeeping condition. This is a stipulated price contract governed by the CCDC 2-2020 standard and the laws of Ontario. Bidders must submit online via the bids&tenders system by October 13, 2026, and were required to attend a mandatory site visit on September 30, 2026. Award decisions are based on the greatest value regarding quality, service, and price, rather than the lowest bid. Key requirements include a minimum 51% use of Ontario-made or Canadian-made goods and services, a maximum of 50% subcontracting of the total work, and specific insurance coverage including 5 million dollars for general liability and 2 million dollars for automobile insurance. Additionally, bidders must be aware of a designated substance assessment identifying the presence of asbestos and lead in the building.