Sunnyside Public School Music Room Renovation

The Waterloo Region District School Board has issued solicitation 27-7920-RFQ for the modernization of music room FRR24 at Sunnyside Public School, located at 1041 Weber Street E. The scope of work includes the removal of old millwork, installation of new millwork, plumbing updates for a sink and faucet, repainting of 1,280 square feet, and the addition of a custom-built performance stage. A critical component of the project is the abatement of asbestos-containing materials, specifically vinyl floor tiles and mastic adhesive, which must be performed by MLITSD-certified personnel qualified for Type 2 operations. All work must be completed during the winter break between December 19, 2026, and January 1, 2027, with a one-year written guarantee required for all materials and labor. The contract will be awarded to the lowest compliant bid, with evaluation based on total price, three professional references from the last five years, and the bidder's capacity to provide necessary resources. Bidders must submit their proposals via the bids&tenders portal by November 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time. Required submissions include a digital bid bond for 10 percent of the total base bid. The successful contractor must provide performance and labor and material payment bonds for 50 percent of the contract price and sign an annually renewed non-disclosure agreement. For projects exceeding 200,000 dollars, the CCDC 2-2020 standard form of construction contract is required. Payment terms are net 28 days for Construction Act applicable work and net 30 days for all other terms, with a preference for credit card or electronic funds transfer.