CONSTRUCTION OF (2) CHILDCARE CENTRES PHX & SBO

Tender 2026-003 is a solicitation by the Board of Education of School District No. 72 (SD72) for the supply, delivery, and construction of two two-story childcare centres located at Ecole Phoenix Middle School and the School District office in Campbell River, British Columbia. The project encompasses comprehensive site works, including geotechnical preparation and excavation, as well as the full construction of the building superstructures, civil, mechanical, electrical, and interior finishes. The anticipated construction duration is thirteen months per site, beginning after the receipt of building permits. The contract will be administered as a CCDC 2-2020 Stipulated Price Contract, requiring adherence to the 2024 B.C. Building Code and other specific technical standards for refrigeration and drinking water equipment. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the SD72 Bids and Tenders portal by November 6, 2026. Required submission documents include a bid form, submission form, firm profile, key project team members, a proposed substantial completion date, and a detailed list of subcontractors. The evaluation process follows a multi-stage approach, reviewing mandatory compliance and technical outcomes before awarding the contract to the lowest compliant bidder, subject to satisfactory reference checks and delivery schedules. Financial security requirements include a 10 percent bid bond and performance and labor/material payment bonds each valued at 50 percent of the total contract price. All work must comply with local codes, the Property Environment and Safety Code, and the B.C. Building Code.