Public Health Clinic - Interior Refurbishment Project

The Public Health Clinic Interior Refurbishment Project, solicitation T2026-242, is a stipulated price contract issued by the Region of Waterloo for work located at 99 Regina Street South, Waterloo, Ontario. The scope of work involves the removal, patching, repair, and replacement of wall and flooring finishes throughout the clinic, as well as the removal of a small divider wall in the waiting room area. The project is estimated to begin on November 16, 2026, with substantial performance required by December 17, 2026, at 12:00pm. The contract is based on an amended CCDC 2-2020 agreement and will be awarded to the lowest compliant bidder. Qualified general contractors must hold current Level 2 IPAC Infection Control Construction training and certification, as the project requires strict adherence to IPAC standards, including the installation of dust control measures to protect other clinic areas. Key deliverables include the creation of equipment-specific Lock Out-Tag Out placards and the provision of operations and maintenance manuals. The contractor is responsible for site supervision for the duration of the project to coordinate city demo permit inspections and must manage fire alarm bypasses through Troy Life and Fire Safety. Financial and legal requirements include the submission of a bid bond, a performance bond, and a labour and materials payment bond covering 50 percent of the contract price plus HST. Broad Form Builders Risk Insurance is required at 1.1 times the full replacement cost with a deductible not exceeding 5,000 dollars. Payments will be processed monthly via electronic funds transfer. Bidders must also provide a WSIB Clearance Certificate and a Contractor Declaration in accordance with Buy Ontario provisions. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Region of Waterloo Bids&Tenders website by the deadline of November 9, 2026.