Phase 2 - Affordable Housing at 320 Geneva Street, St Catharines

Niagara Regional Housing is issuing Request for Prequalification RFPQ-24-05-01 to identify experienced general contractors for the construction of Phase 2 Affordable Housing at 320 Geneva Street in St. Catharines, Ontario. The project involves the development of a five-storey, non-combustible residential building with approximately 106 affordable housing units and a gross floor area of 11,971 square meters. Key technical specifications include a precast hollowcore floor system, reinforced masonry load-bearing walls, and a central four-pipe hydronic heating and cooling system. The construction must adhere to the Ontario Building Code and BOC Design Standards. The estimated project value is between 30 million and 40 million dollars, with an anticipated contract award in December 2026 and completion by Winter or Spring 2027. Interested firms must submit their prequalification proposals by November 4, 2026. Evaluation is based on firm experience in multi-residential construction, annual completed work value over the last five years, key personnel resumes, safety programs, methodology, references, and a realistic construction schedule. Mandatory requirements for submission include a list of in-house subcontractors, a WSIB clearance letter of Good Standing, and proof of insurance covering 5 million dollars for liability and property and 2 million dollars for automobile. Additionally, proponents must provide bonding letters for 50 percent performance and 50 percent labour and material bonds. Qualified contractors will be invited to participate in a competitive RFP process scheduled for November 2026.