Request for Tender (RFT) for Minnow Lake Place HVAC Upgrades

The City of Greater Sudbury has issued Request for Tender C23-66 for comprehensive HVAC and electrical upgrades at Minnow Lake Place, located at 1127 Bancroft Drive (also referenced as 214 Orell Street) in Garson, Ontario. The project scope entails the complete removal of existing air handling units, radiators, exhaust fans, reheat coils, ducting, gas piping, and boilers, followed by the installation of new rooftop units, force flow heaters, baseboard heaters, and unit heaters. Additional requirements include electrical service upgrades, the construction of fire-rated shafts, and roofing rehabilitation. The contract is based on the CCDC 2-2020 Stipulated Price Contract with specific supplementary conditions. The procurement process requires electronic submissions via the bids&tenders portal by November 16, 2026, and included a mandatory site visit on October 23, 2026. Bidders must provide a 15% bid bond and demonstrate at least five years of experience with similar projects. The contract will be awarded to the lowest compliant bidder following a successful pass/fail reference verification. Once executed, work is projected to commence around November 30, 2026, with substantial completion required by December 17, 2027. The successful contractor must provide a performance bond for 50% of the contract price and a labour and material payment bond, while adhering to OIRCA quality standards and strict hazardous material protocols as outlined in the provided designated substances survey reports.