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UNB Solicits Bids for Roof Replacement at Canadian Rivers Institute Building (Soprema Specified)

• The University of New Brunswick (UNB) Capital Planning & Operations Department is seeking bids for a complete roof replacement at the Canadian Rivers Institute (CRI) Building on the Saint John Campus.
• Government buyer: University of New Brunswick, Capital Planning & Operations, Saint John Campus.
• OEM highlighted: Soprema Inc. is specified for the SBS modified bitumen roofing system, which must include a 15-year full system warranty.
• Products/services requested:
  • Removal of existing roofing down to the steel deck
  • Installation of a new 2-ply SBS modified bitumen roofing system (Soprema Inc.)
  • Wood blocking and curbing
  • Sheet metal flashing and trim (pre-coated galvanized steel)
  • Polyurethane joint sealants (5-year warranty)
  • Lifting and resetting mechanical equipment as needed
  • All labor, materials, and compliance with provided specifications and drawings
• Notable requirements:
  • Building will remain occupied and operational during construction; work must be scheduled to minimize disruption
  • Mandatory electronic bid submission via UNB's Bonfire portal
  • Site visit required for bidders
  • Compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards, as well as all codes and by-laws
  • 15-year full system warranty (Soprema Inc.), 2-year contractor workmanship warranty, and 1-year general workmanship warranty
  • Additional drawings of the existing structure available upon request

Description

The University of New Brunswick's Capital Planning & Operations Department is soliciting bids for a roof replacement project at the Canadian Rivers Institute (CRI) Building on the Saint John Campus. The project requires a lump sum price bid based on the provided drawings, specifications, and tender documents. A site visit is scheduled for July 7, 2026, at 10:30 am at the main entrance of the CRI Building. Bids must be submitted electronically through UNB's Bonfire portal by July 22, 2026, at 3:00 pm Atlantic Time. The project must be completed by November 27, 2026, with work scheduled to minimize disruption as the building remains occupied during construction.

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