Cranbrook School Kitchens

Solicitation 26012, issued by the Board of Education of School District No. 05 in the Province of British Columbia, is a stipulated price contract for the construction and renovation of kitchen areas at Mount Baker Secondary School, Laurie Middle School, and Parkland Middle School. The scope of work includes structural modifications such as partition wall adjustments and window installation, as well as plumbing and equipment updates involving the relocation of fridges and freezers and the addition of sinks. All work must adhere to the 2024 BC Building Code, AWMAC millwork standards, and MPI architectural painting specifications. The contract will be awarded to the bidder with the most advantageous bid, with evaluation criteria weighted toward experience, capability, and organization at 30 percent, alongside considerations for key personnel, safety records, and tender price. Bidders must provide a 10 percent bid bond, as well as performance and labour and material payment bonds each at 50 percent of the contract price. Strict requirements are in place for material packaging, hazardous material labeling, and environmental compliance regarding formaldehyde emissions. Project closeout requires the submission of operation manuals for each unit, and monthly schedule updates are mandatory to track progress toward substantial performance.