202307002_P00166_London Phase III

The London Station is located at 205 York Street in London, Ontario. The asset comprises 3 distinct sections:  a 3-storey Office Building built c. 1963; the Station Building addition that was built in 2001 and the original circa 1940 tunnel. To achieve the next step in the Station and Office building transformation, VIA plans to complete the Global Upgrade Phase III between 2023 to 2025, with scope including improvements to station building interior, and architectural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection, and miscellaneous structural upgrades to the Office building.

In order to submit a Tender, the Tenderer must comply with the following mandatory criteria:

1. 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.

2. 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%)

3. The work must be substantially completed by July 31st, 2025.
4. General Contractor must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience.
5. Subcontractors must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in their related field of work.
6. Tenderer confirms his Tender complies with all requirements, specifications and commits to respect them during the entire project duration. 
7. Tenderer commits to respect VIA’s Contractor Safety Guidelines
8. Tenderer must have attended the Mandatory Site Visit

Bidding and Documents are available on http://www.merx.com. Fees may apply; See https://www.merx.com/public/pricing for more information.