Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools, as represented by Corporate Services, is requesting ELECTRONIC tenders to be received from General Contractors until 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The work consists of the selected demolition, and replacement of exterior building envelope systems, interior gymnasium sports flooring, underground perimeter drainage, site regrading including replacement of asphalt and concrete pavement areas.

Please be advised that due to the current business disruptions resulting from COVID-19, all Bids are to be submitted electronically in accordance with Section 00 21 13 INSTRUCTIONS To BIDDERS.

A Mandatory Site Tour for General Contractors will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, starting at 9:30 a.m. Central Standard Time.  The Tour will commence from a location near the School Main Entrance. In accordance with current Government of Saskatchewan Provincial Public Health Orders for Outdoor Gatherings, Tour times may be staggered to meet the restrictions for permitted size of gatherings.

General Contractors who have drawn Bid Documents will be advised of their specific (Mandatory) Tour time, Sub-Contractors must contact the Consultant’s office to arrange to attend the Site Tours.

The low or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Bid Documents (General Contractors) to be obtained from the offices of: Edwards Edwards McEwen Architects, 202 Avenue B North, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7L 1E2 on deposit of $100.00, which will be refunded when plans and specifications are returned in good order within one week after date of closing of tenders.  Otherwise, this deposit, or a portion thereof, may be forfeited to defray replacement costs.  Electronic copies of the Bid Documents will be available through the Saskatoon Construction Association.

Tenders must be accompanied by a Bid Bond issued by a recognized bonding company in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the tender price.  A Letter of Surety guaranteeing compliance must be included in the tender.

The successful tenderer will be required to furnish a Performance Bond as well as a Labour and Material Payment Bond each in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the contract amount as soon as the contract is signed.