Design-Build Services for a New-Build Secondary School in Milton

Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir is soliciting proposals from Design-Build Contractors for the construction of a new secondary school located at Tremaine and Dymott Road in Milton, Ontario. This project will be governed by a CCDC14-2013 stipulated price contract and is expected to be executed on January 11, 2027, with the term remaining in effect until all deliverables are completed. The scope includes comprehensive design and construction services adhering to the Ontario Building Code, Ministry of Education standards, and various technical specifications for architectural, structural, and mechanical systems. Proponents must utilize Dreeven project management software for all communications and records throughout the project lifecycle. The procurement process follows a four-stage evaluation consisting of mandatory submission requirements, technical evaluation, pricing, and final ranking and negotiations. Key deadlines include a mandatory site visit on September 16, 2026, and a final electronic submission deadline of November 6, 2026. Technical proposals must include a design concept, pre-SPA submission quality package, technical approach, and a phasing strategy. Award criteria include a minimum threshold for technical categories and a review of pricing for reasonableness. Successful and unsuccessful proponents will receive honorariums of 50,000 dollars and 30,000 dollars plus HST, respectively. Contractors are required to provide a performance bond covering 50 percent performance and 50 percent labour and materials, along with substantial insurance coverage, including 10 million dollars in commercial general liability and 5 million dollars in automobile liability. Performance will be monitored via a formal evaluation protocol, with the potential for supplier suspension based on interim and final reports. All design deliverables must comply with a wide array of standards, including CSA, ASHRAE, NFPA, and AODA requirements.