Reference Number 0000253480 The Halifax Station, located at 1161 Hollis Street, is a four-story heritage building with a clay brick, clay speed tile, sandstone, granite, and cast concrete stone cladding. Work under this contract includes remaining building elevation restoration (West, East, South), roof replacements (Roofs B, C, D, F, I, and J), main entrance weatherproofing membrane replacement, main façade lighting upgrade and the investigation of the cracked concrete “wrapping” of the basement columns. Question Deadline 09/05/2023 at 5:00 PM AT Questions are submitted online - Yes In order to submit a Tender, the Tenderer must comply with the following mandatory criteria: Tenderer has the following minimal insurance coverage: Commercial General Liability Insurance of $10,000,000 Standard Owners Form Automobile Liability Insurance of $5,000,000 All Risks insurance policy Additional insurance that complies with the requirements stipulated by the track infrastructure owner as noted in CNs Work Permit Application (Appendix C of the document Work Permit Application (Regional - CTA) – 2020.pdf attached) that shall be produced upon award. Bid Bond issued in favour of VIA dated and signed by an authorized representative of the Surety. Provide a letter signed by an authorized representative of a recognized financial institution, stating that if the Tenderer is awarded the Contract, they will issue the required Performance and Labour & Material Bonds in favour of VIA dated and signed by an authorized representative of the Surety following contract award. Bid Bond (10%) Performance Bond (50%) and Material/Labour Bond (50%) The work must be substantially completed by December 18, 2024 General Contractor must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience as well as a minimum of 5 years experience in Heritage properties. Subcontractors must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in their related expertise of work. Tenderer confirms his Tender complies with all requirements, specifications and commits to respect them during the entire project duration. Tenderer commits to respect VIA’s Contractor Safety Guidelines Tenderer must have attended the Mandatory Site Visit - Bid Deposit Required - Certification/Training - Contractors License Required - Installation Required - Insurance Required - Irrevocable Letter of Credit - Safety Standards Plan - Spill Containment Plan - Warranty Information Required Official bid documents must be obtained from www.merx.com and bid submissions must be done through the Merx platform.