Renovation of a multi-residential development in Toronto, Ontario. Completed plans call for the renovation of a multi-residential development.

This tender is two stage with simultaneous submission of both the RFVQ document and bid form. Only vendors who qualify via the RFVQ will have the bid form opened. As well, the RFVQ document notes both 41 Rose and 220 Carlton. The projects must receive individual RFVQ and tender submissions, although the RFVQ documents are identical. Interior restoration of 220 Carlton inclusive of all interior components including HVAC, mechanical, electrical, structural and life safety work required as per the tender drawings. In collaboration with both the City of Toronto (the funder) and Toronto Community Housing (the owner), Dixon Hall is acting as the construction administrator to complete the interior renovation of two Cabbagetown rooming houses. The houses, which are currently vacant and have the interior finishes demolished, are to be utilized to house those experiencing homelessness or are currently in the shelter system. The tender is a two stage process: Stage 1: Review of RFVQ submissions: Vendors with a mark of 70% or over will move onto the second stage Stage 2: Opening of bids: Vendor bids will be opened and the lowest qualified vendor will be awarded the work. The rooming houses at 220 Carlton and 41 Rose are both designated / listed as heritage. The houses are vacant and currently have all non-essential components (walls, flooring, electrical, plumbing and hazardous materials) removed. Dixon Hall has retained ERA Architecture (41 Rose) and EVOQ Architecture (220 Carlton) to act as the lead consultant for all design, permitting and construction administration required. The project's objective is to create a clean, functional, open living environment to facilitate a sense of wellbeing for residents and ease of management for the owner. Dixon Hall anticipates structural repair, reconfiguration of interior walls, and addition of bathrooms and general reconfigurations of floor plans to be a part of the renovation. The assumption is that the general contractor be able to complete all structural, life safety, electrical, plumbing and landscape work required.