Remodeling and renovation of a transportation facility in Cochrane, Ontario. Completed plans call for the remodel of a transportation facility; and for the renovation of a transportation facility.

Reference Number 0000300203 The project aims to relocate the current lunchroom to the current electrical office. The current lunchroom will then be converted into an office. This includes the installation of a new window/window opening in the new lunchroom. The work is detailed in the specifications mentioned below and, in the drawings, provided by NT Design. The work shall be completed in compliance with ONTC safety policies. Applicate codes, regulations and standards within the specified schedule (section 2 schedule of services) without interrupting the current operations. 1. The Contractor will be required to complete the work in accordance with all applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws. 2. The Contractor shall coordinate Work with the owner's representative. 3. The Contractor will be required to obtain and pay for all necessary permits, fees, and ministry notifications required for the project including, but not limited to, the following: Filing notice of project with the Ontario Ministry of Labour. Registering as Constructor with the Ontario Ministry of Labour. Obtaining all necessary building permits and inspections. 4. Building Permit will not be required for this work. All other permits required for the work are to be obtained by the contractor. 5. The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform the work. 6. Construction activities should be conducted on weekdays between 7 am to 5 pm. Working outside these hours can be done but if only approved by ONTC Representative post submitting a request at least 3 days ahead of time to ONTC Representative for approval. 7. The Contractor will be required to secure their work area (create construction islands) for the duration of the project. The Contractor will be responsible for all activities inside this construction island, including health and safety. The Contractor shall coordinate their work with ONTC to ensure that disruption to work being done by ONTC employees in the area outside of the construction island is not interrupted. Access by the Contractor will be restricted to the work area (construction island) only. 8. The Contractor shall establish a site-use plan acceptable to ONTC providing an organized, safe, and efficient means of personnel transport, material handling, storage/laydown areas, construction trailer locations, access points and methods of access, and limits of construction within the premises. 9. The Contractor shall make every reasonable effort to contain any dust or fumes so that adjacent work areas are not contaminated during the project. 10. The Contractor shall clean up and demobilize areas upon completion of the work. 11. The Contractor shall supply all necessary tools, machinery, and equipment to perform the work including, but not limited to, forklifts, mobile cranes, hoisting equipment, scaffolding, ladders, man lifts, temporary lighting, heating, welding machines, ventilation, consumables, and any other material or equipment required to complete the work. The Contractor shall provide all necessary vehicles and qualified personnel to transport people and materials. 12. The Contractor shall remove all demolished material from ONTC property and pay for all disposal fees, with the exception of excavated material. 13. Supply their own on-site facilities, including construction trailer, washrooms, and eating area. 14. Supply all personal protective equipment (PPE) and consumable supplies as required to meet all applicable legislation, ONTC policies and Contractor Policies. Note: Safety glasses with side shields, safety boots, hard hats, and high visibility clothing must be worn at all times on ONTC property. Any employees not wearing the required PPE will be immediately escorted off ONTC property. 15. Designate a site supervisor who will be responsible for managing the project and be responsible for on-site safety, including all sub-contractors and suppliers. This site supervisor will be the single point of contact for the duration of the project. This site supervisor will be required to communicate with ONTC supervision to ensure the work is completed safely with minimal impact on the operation of the facility. 16. Coordinate required site inspections with ONTC Representative. 17. Purchase and deliver to the site all Contractor supplied materials, equipment, facilities, and manpower necessary to accomplish the work within the schedule. 18. The Contractor shall be aware of all high voltage equipment in the building. Be familiar with proper equipment shut down procedures and follow "Lock Out and Tag Out" procedures. Understand the effect on light sources for work involving power outages and be responsible for temporary light sources required to complete their work safely. 19. Provide regular updates to ONTC project manager, including daily progress reports. 20. Any changes or deviation must be agreed to and approved by ONTC. 21. All measurements must be verified by contractor. Official bid documents must be obtained from www.merx.com Question Deadline 08/21/2025: Respondents shall submit all questions, requests for clarifications, and other communications regarding the RFP Documents and the RFP Process by email to The Contact Person designated by ONTC for this RFP is Nicole Laplante, Procurement Contracts Specialist, 555 Oak Street East, North Bay, Ontario P1B 8L3 (705) 472-4500 ext. 588, nicole.laplante@ontarionorthland.ca ( no later than four (4) full Business Days before the Submission Deadline