The University of Toronto's property at 93 Highland Avenue is a heritage designated home constructed in 1916. This 32-room residence was acquired by the University in 1956 for use as the residence of for the President of the University. In addition, this property is also used for various University events during the year. The building is approximately 1777 square meters (19127 sf). In addition to the main house the property also includes a conservatory, two storied garage, green house, pool house and a swimming pool. TIMELINE:
A Request For Proposals for a consultant team lead by an architect has been issued by the owner's agent. The awarded proponent will have expertise in historic residential properties for the renovation and repair of the building and ancillary structures located at 93 Highland Ave.
The work will be organized into the following phases;
Schematic design, including Class D Cost estimate, proposed phasing plan and preliminary project schedule.
Design Development, including but not limited to client meetings to seek input for design development, all permit applications and 75 percent of Design elemental costing reports.
Contract Documents, including but not limited to Client meetings, class B elemental cost estimate, tender reports, updated phasing plan, updated project schedules and award.
Contract administration included but not limited to payment certification, review and recommendation of changes, substantial completion, commissioning, deficiency management and close out.
In its role as prime consultant the successful Proponent shall be the general administrator and coordinator of the professional consulting services for the Project and will facilitate, together with the Property Manager, the exchange of information necessary for the coordination of this scope of work. The architect will retain and co-ordinate the services of heritage, mechanical, electrical structural, code, cost consulting or any other consultants deemed necessary to complete the work. Any fee proposal should include costs related to all sub consultants. All communications between the Consultants, contractor(s) and/or other Consultant(s) for the Project shall be forwarded through the prime consultant. Cost consulting is part of the proposal. Enquiries should be directed to the office of the owner's agent, prior to October 19 at 12:00:00 PM EDT.
Official bid documents must be obtained from www.merx.com and bid submissions must be done through the Merx platform.
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