Elevator Modernization Burwash St, Arnprior

The County of Renfrew has issued Request for Proposal RE-2026-34-RH for the modernization of one geared traction elevator (Provincial Number 31132) located at 8 Burwash St., Arnprior, Ontario. The project involves the demolition and disposal of the existing system and the installation of a new system with an engineered design lifespan of 25 years. Key technical requirements include the installation of accessibility-compliant, vandal-resistant stainless steel fixtures, braille markings, and specific tactile floor identifications. The work must comply with CAN/CSA-B44-10 safety codes, MOL O. Ref 851, and TSSA best practices, with final acceptance contingent upon approval by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Proposals must be submitted as a lump sum via the Bids and Tenders electronic platform by September 30, 2026, following a mandatory site meeting on September 16, 2026. The target completion date for the project is May 1, 2027. Award decisions will be based on weighted criteria rather than the lowest cost, and the County may reject firms lacking sufficient in-house construction capacity. Successful contractors must provide a performance bond and a labour and material payment bond, each equal to 50 percent of the bid amount, or a 10 percent bid deposit. Mandatory insurance coverages include Commercial General Liability of at least 2 million dollars, Automobile Insurance of 2 million dollars, and specific Builder's risk and Boiler and Machinery insurance. Additionally, the contractor must comply with the Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive and execute a formal confidentiality agreement.