Subtrade's for New North and South London Secondary Schools

The London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB) has issued Request for Qualifications RFSQ 2026-31 to pre-qualify subtrade contractors for the construction of two new secondary schools in London, Ontario. The North London Catholic Secondary School and South London Secondary School projects are each estimated at approximately 85 million dollars and will feature steel frame and load-bearing masonry construction. The North London facility will be approximately 20,760 gross square metres and include a childcare center and an athletic field with a six-lane track. The North London project is planned as a Stipulated Sum Tender (CCDC2) with tender documents expected in early 2027, construction starting in late spring or early summer 2027, and a planned opening for students in September 2029. The procurement process consists of a three-stage evaluation. Stage 1 involves mandatory pass/fail requirements, including a completed CCDC 2019 Contractor's Qualification Statement, a Workplace Injury Summary Report, and a financial institution letter confirming good standing. Stage 2 evaluates company profiles and project experience, awarding points for Ontario-based ownership under the Buy Ontario Act (Bill 72) and the submission of relevant key and comparable projects via CCDC 11-2019 Appendices A and B. Proponents must score at least 70 percent in Stage 2 to proceed to Stage 3, which consists of a pass/fail reference check. Successful proponents will be placed on a Vendor of Record list from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027, with potential renewal until July 31, 2029. Qualified subtrades will include specialties such as site services, structural steel, masonry, mechanical, electrical, and data wiring. Contractors must maintain a local office within the LDCSB jurisdiction and commit to a one-hour emergency response time.