Eastwood Collegiate Institute Locker Replacement

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is soliciting bids for the replacement of aging lockers at Eastwood Collegiate Institute in Kitchener, Ontario. The project involves the removal of 433 existing lockers, including 357 recessed in-wall and 76 floor-mounted units, followed by site preparation and the installation of 26 banks of new recessed wall lockers totaling 357 units. The contractor is responsible for all finishing work, including trim, caulking, and touch-up painting, and must ensure all materials are new and in perfect condition. All work must be completed and invoiced by August 31 of the school year, with an anticipated performance period from December 19, 2026, to January 3, 2027. The contract will be awarded to the lowest compliant bidder who demonstrates satisfactory experience and provides at least three references from the last five years, two of which must be from educational government entities. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the bids&tenders system by October 27, 2026. Mandatory requirements include a digital bid bond of 10% of the total base bid, a valid Certificate of Recognition (COR), and WSIB compliance. Successful bidders must provide performance and labour and material payment bonds for 50% of the contract price and may be required to execute a CCDC 2 – 2020 contract for projects exceeding $200,000. Payment terms are net 30 days, or 28 days for work governed by the Construction Act, with a preference for Credit Card or EFT payments.