Supply and Delivery of Interior and Exterior Light Fixtures to DDSB Maintenance Department

The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is soliciting bids for the supply and delivery of interior and exterior LED light fixtures, LED lamps, and light poles to its Maintenance Department in Ajax, Ontario. The scope of work includes providing troffer fixtures, vapour tight fixtures, recessed down lights, LED T8 tubes, and exterior area fixtures that meet specific technical standards and are comparable to brands such as Cooper/Metalux, Ledvance, Osram, and Cree. All electrical components must be CSA/ULC or Ontario Electrical Safety Authority approved, and hazardous materials must comply with WHMIS legislation. Deliveries are quoted F.O.B. the delivery point, and all goods must be new and free from defects. The contract is governed by the CCDC 2-2020 Stipulated Price Contract, as amended by the Ontario Association of Architects. Award evaluations are conducted in accordance with the Buy Ontario Procurement Directive and the Building Ontario Business Initiative Act, 2022, requiring bidders to submit a Domestic Supply Chain Plan. Notably, bidders identified as U.S. Businesses with fewer than 250 full-time employees in Canada will be disqualified. Successful bidders must provide a 50% performance bond and a 50% labour and material payment bond, or equivalent irrevocable letters of credit. Additionally, contractors must maintain general liability insurance of at least 5 million dollars, provide WSIB clearance certificates every 90 days, and adhere to strict site safety and security protocols, including potential police record checks for staff.