CanadaBuys #BT-26-116

Architectural Services for Centennial '67 Public School Renovations

The Upper Canada District School Board is seeking architectural services for renovations at Centennial '67 Public School. - Buyer: Upper Canada District School Board; no sub-agency or specific office is identified. - Services requested: Design development, assistance with contract documents and tender development, and construction and contract administration. - Renovation scope: Replace reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) roof panels with steel decking, add structural improvements as needed, replace aged rooftop mechanical units, and install a two-ply modified bitumen roof with sloped insulation. Mechanical units installed recently must be removed and reinstalled. - Additional work: Replace RAAC floor slabs with reinforced poured concrete; install suspended ceilings, LED lighting, vinyl composite tile, and terrazzo in affected areas; and remove and reinstall fire alarm, PA, internet, building automation, and security systems as needed. Patching and painting are also included. - Notable requirements and exclusions: Include a base and connections for a leased portable, which will be removed after construction. The existing sloped metal roof is excluded. Phase the work to minimize disruption to building users, with roof-deck replacement planned across two summers. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, product vendors, or architectural firms are named. No product part numbers or quantities are provided.

Description

The Board seeks a pre-qualified architectural firm to provide design development, contract-document and tender-development assistance, and construction and contract administration for renovations replacing reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) panels. The work includes replacing roof panels with steel decking, structural enhancements as required, rooftop mechanical-unit replacement, a new roof, and ceiling and lighting work; it also includes replacing RAAC floor slabs with reinforced concrete and installing new flooring. Related building systems must be removed and reinstalled as needed, and the project must be phased to minimize impacts on building users, with roof-deck replacements planned for the summers of 2027 and 2028. The estimated contract duration is 24 months, with substantial construction completion scheduled for August 16, 2028.

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