M-10 Partial Exterior Envelope Replacement

The contract pertains to the exterior envelope and main entrance renewal of Building M-10 at the National Research Council Canada’s campus located at 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0R6. This procurement, identified by solicitation number 26-58015 under NAICS Code 238190, is exclusively open to Canadian suppliers due to the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement, and submissions from non-trading partners will be rejected. Bidders are required to attend one of two mandatory site visits on June 16 or 17, 2026, at the main entrance of Building M-10. Proposals must be submitted by July 22, 2026, and all work must be completed by March 31, 2027, with a performance period of 36 weeks from notification of award. The scope includes demolition, concrete restoration, metal fabrications, thermal and moisture protection systems, aluminum doors and glazing, gypsum board assemblies, and granular backfill, all executed in accordance with specified construction sections and technical requirements. Contractors must retain a qualified geotechnical engineer for investigations and testing, and all materials must be delivered in original factory packaging, labeled with manufacturer details, and stored off the ground in dry, clean, well-ventilated areas per manufacturer instructions. Packaging waste must be removed and returned as per the Construction Waste Management Plan. The contractor is obligated to comply with stringent security protocols, including valid Security Clearance for all personnel as outlined in SC01, and must maintain site security during alterations. Performance and payment bonds in prescribed government formats, issued by federally, provincially, or territorially licensed sureties, are mandatory. Insurance coverage must be obtained from insurers licensed to operate in Canada, and compliance with both Ontario and federal occupational health and safety regulations is required. All quality control testing must be conducted by independent agencies paid for by the contractor, with reports submitted digitally and including project identification, agency details, and dates. Final aesthetic standards demand defect-free surfaces, with walls and ceilings inspected under specified viewing conditions and lighting, and all products must be new, undamaged, and of the highest quality. The contractor must maintain complete and accurate financial records in machine-readable formats such as Excel, available for audit at Canada’s request during normal business hours. Cost breakdowns must be submitted within 72 hours of award and serve as the basis for all claims. A master Gantt