Opportunity
Simcoe County District School Board Bids and Tenders #2026-13585RFSQ
Pre-Qualification for Contractors: New Barrie SE Elementary School Construction
Posted
June 08, 2026
Respond By
June 26, 2026
Identifier
2026-13585RFSQ
NAICS
236220, 238160, 238990
This opportunity involves the pre-qualification of contractors for the construction of a new elementary school in Barrie, Ontario, managed by the Simcoe County District School Board. - Government Buyer: - Simcoe County District School Board - Scope of Work: - Construction of a new two-storey elementary school (approx. 5,600m²) - Location: Intersection of Ball Gate and Thicketwood Avenue, Barrie - Contractor Pre-Qualification: - General contractors - Mechanical sub-contractors - Electrical sub-contractors - Roofing sub-contractors (from board's vendor of record list) - Products/Services Requested: - Broad range of construction and trade services (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, flooring, landscaping, building operation supplies) - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities listed - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Pre-qualification process required for participation - Only pre-qualified contractors will be invited to tender - Roofing sub-contractors must be on the board's vendor of record list - No OEMs or specific vendors are named in the notice
Description
The Simcoe County District School Board is seeking pre-qualified contractors for the construction of a new 5,600m² two-storey elementary school located at the intersection of Ball Gate and Thicketwood Avenue in Barrie. The project is planned to be tendered in early summer 2026, with construction commencing in August 2026 and substantial completion expected by Spring 2028. Invitations to tender will be sent to successful pre-qualified general contractors, mechanical, and electrical sub-contractors. Roofing sub-contractors from the board's vendor list will be invited to submit pricing.