RFP-2021-ERNA-279, - RFP-2021-ERNA-279: Construction Managers for SmartTrack Stations

Call For Proposals
Tender No. RFP-2021-ERNA-279
Metrolinx is accepting Submissions for RFP for Construction Managers for SmartTrack Stations (King-Liberty, Finch-Kennedy and St. Clair-Old Weston).


ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on  September 21st, 2021.  
***NOTE: ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION
Your Submission for this opportunity must be sent to Metrolinx through the use of MetrolinxMERX EBS. Bidders shall be solely responsible for the delivery of their Submission using MetrolinxMERX EBS by the Closing, in accordance with the  Instructions to Bidders.

1. Purpose of this RFP
   1. 1. This Request for Proposals is issued by Metrolinx to invite Proponents to prepare and submit competitive Submissions to construct one or more of the SmartTrack Stations using a type of construction management at-risk project delivery model. 
      2. This Request for Proposals is in relation to the following three SmartTrack Stations:

1. King-Liberty SmartTrack Station;
2. Finch-Kennedy SmartTrack Station; and
3. St.Clair-Old Weston SmartTrack Station.

2. The mandatory requirements for the Step 1 Submission (the “Mandatory Requirements for Step 1”) are as follows:
   1. 1. 1. the Proponent must submit its Step 1 Submission in writing electronically via the Metrolinx MERX Portal, by the Step 1 Submission Closing Date; and
         2. as of the Step 1 Submission Closing Date, the Proponent (or if a Joint Venture, the Participant-in-Charge) must have:

3. The administrative requirements for the Step 1 Submission (the “Administrative Requirements for Step 1”) are as follows:
   1. 1. 3. Proponents must submit evidence demonstrating that the Proponent (or if a Joint Venture, the Participant-in-Charge) has, as of the Step 1 Submission Closing Date, valid and current safety certification required by Section 2.2(b)(ii);
         4. Proponents must complete and submit all Submission Forms, including:
            1. Appendix 1 – Form of Submission;
            2. Appendix 2 – Conflict of Interest Declaration;
            3. Appendix 3 – Reference Projects; and
            4. Appendix 4 – Key Individuals and Curriculum Vitae;
         5. Proponents must provide:
            1. a Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Clearance Certificate; and
            2. a letter from WSIB confirming the Proponent (or if a Joint Venture, the Participant-in-Charge) carries WSIB coverage for the premium rate class, subclass or group as appropriate for the Services and the Work;
         6. Proponents must provide evidence, such as a letter from its insurance provider, that the Proponent (or if a Joint Venture, the Participant-in-Charge) has the ability to obtain appropriate insurance coverage as would customarily be maintained by a prudent Construction Manager engaged in services and work similar to the Services and the Work set out in this RFP, specifically with the following minimum requirements:
            1. Commercial general liability insurance in an amount of not less than five million dollars ($5,000,000) inclusive per occurrence for bodily injury, death and damage to property, including loss of use, with a deductible of not more than fifity thousand dollars ($50,000);
            2. Automobile liability insurance in an amount not less than five million dollars ($5,000,000) inclusive per occurence for bodily injury, death, and damage to property with respect to all licensed vehicles owned or leased by the Proponent as Construction Manager;
            3. Professional liability insurance covering losses arising out of an error or omission in connection with the Services to a limit of not less than $5,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate; and
            4. Equipment insurance for construction machinery, tools and equipment used for the performance of the Work; and
         7. Proponents must provide a letter of confirmation from a duly licensed Canadian bonding company stating:
            1. the name of the Proponent (or if a Joint Venture, the Participant-in-Charge) for which the confirmation letter is being provided;
            2. that the Proponent (or if a Joint Venture, the Participant-in-Charge) is in good standing with the bonding company; and
            3. a description of the Proponent’s  (or if a Joint Venture, the Participant-in-Charge) bonding capacity (including for performance bonds and labour and material bonds), including the Proponent’s single bond amount limit and total aggregate bonding facility amount.

1. The bonding and insurance requirements set out in this Schedule 1 – Step 1 Process is for evaluation of the Step 1 Submissions only. Metrolinx intends to provide project-specific bonding and insurance requirements in greater detail in Schedule 2 – Step 2 Process and the Construction Management Agreement. The Preferred Proponents will be expected to comply with those requirements set out in Schedule 2 – Step 2 Process and the Construction Management Agreement.