New Port Elgin Community School

Shared School Purchasing Services, on behalf of the Bluewater District School Board, is soliciting bids for the construction of the New Port Elgin Community School located at 107 Waterloo Street, Port Elgin, Ontario. This is an invitational tender restricted to General Contractors who were successfully prequalified through RFSQ 26-00056. The project encompasses comprehensive site work, structural steel, masonry, and the installation of a Building Management System utilizing Direct Digital Control. The contract is governed by CCDC 2-2020 Supplementary General Conditions and requires bidders to submit a mandatory Domestic Supply Chain Commitment Form to meet Ontario and Canadian domestic content targets. The solicitation utilizes a combined stipulated and unit price structure, with a total cash allowance of 714,000 dollars plus HST and a 300,000 dollar allowance for subcontractor services. Bidders must provide a bid bond, consent of surety, and an MSIB certificate of good standing. Project administration will be managed via the Newforma software system, and progress payments are to be submitted monthly. Key technical requirements include compliance with WHMIS for hazardous materials, CSA B52-2023 for A2L refrigerants, and specific quality standards for concrete and wood preservation. Bids are due by September 24, 2026, via the owner's electronic bidding system, with supplemental forms submitted via email.