Demolition Secondary School at 721 Royal York Road

The Toronto Catholic District School Board is soliciting bids for solicitation T-004-27, which entails the demolition of the former Bishop Allen Academy secondary school located at 721 Royal York Road in Etobicoke, Ontario. This lump sum stipulated price contract, governed by CCDC 2-2020 and associated supplementary conditions, requires the complete demolition of the school building, the removal of all foundations and site services, and the subsequent backfilling of the site with engineered fill. Bids must be submitted electronically via the designated portal by November 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The contract will be awarded to the bidder who passes all mandatory requirements and provides the lowest adjusted bid price. Key requirements include the mandatory submission of a bid bond and an agreement to provide both performance and labour and material payment bonds from a Canadian surety. The contractor is responsible for all insurance deductibles, and their insurance must be primary over the owner's, including a waiver of subrogation. Strict adherence to environmental and safety standards is required, specifically regarding the labeling and disposal of asbestos and lead waste, and maintaining noise and vibration levels within City of Toronto bylaw limits. The contractor must provide a digital project schedule at the outset and a detailed completion schedule when the project reaches 70 percent completion or 16 weeks prior to substantial completion.