General Contractor Services for Interior Finishes and Exterior Improvements at ÉÉC Notre-Dame, Hamilton

Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir is soliciting bids for General Contractor Services to perform interior finishes and exterior improvements at ÉÉC Notre-Dame, located at 400 Cumberland Ave, Hamilton, Ontario. The scope of work includes providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for projects such as courtyard renovations, asphalt repairs, and interior updates to washrooms and stage walls. All work must comply with the Ontario Building Code and other applicable plumbing and electrical codes. To minimize disruption, work is generally required to be performed on weekends and outside regular school hours, with major exterior demolition and paving specifically restricted to the summer 2027 school closure. The contract is based on a CCDC 2 2020 stipulated price agreement, amended by the Board's supplementary provisions. Bidders must submit a lump sum quotation by November 2, 2026, via the designated electronic portal. Evaluation is conducted in three stages covering mandatory requirements, rated criteria, and pricing, with a 10 percent scoring advantage given to bidders utilizing the highest proportion of Ontario-made goods and services. Awarded contractors must provide performance and payment bonds of at least 50 percent of the total construction price plus taxes. Payment is issued upon substantial completion and acceptance by the owner, subject to statutory holdbacks under the Construction Act of Ontario, with liquidated damages of 500 dollars per calendar day for delays within the contractor's control.