This RFSQ is an invitation to qualify experienced General Contractors for the provision of contracting services for the construction of…

This RFSQ is an invitation to qualify experienced General Contractors for the provision of contracting services for the construction of David Crombie Park Improvements and The Esplanade and Mill Street Connection (cycle track, intersection changes, streetscape improvements), demonstrating exemplary experience in the construction of complex park landscapes which emphasize superior project construction administration skills and high quality workmanship, and demonstrating delivery of road construction projects and related infrastructure such as cycle tracks, sidewalks and streetscaping elements, line painting and signals for the Transportation Services scope of work. Respondents must also demonstrate a commitment to delivering completed projects in an efficient manner and schedule, including phased construction over more than one season. All interested Respondents are invited to submit a Response for future eligibility to provide General Contracting Services on a one-time project basis. General Scope of Work David Crombie Park General scope of work includes but is not limited to: a. Demolition, excavation, and grading: Limited demolition. Excavation and grading including management of soils in accordance with ministry regulations. b. Demolition and removal of small building: demolition and removal of small building with glass and metal structure that leads to underground route to adjacent school building across The Esplanade; building will be removed and capped with structural slab; no change to below-grade condition of tunnel connection. c. Grading and drainage: Changes to grading and drainage piping in one block of the park. Most of park grading and drainage remains in existing condition. d. Water Features: Refurbishment of existing ornamental water feature with new mechanical and electrical, new basin surround; refurbishment of existing wading pool with new mechanical and electrical, new paving. e. Irrigation: drip and sprinkler irrigation for selected planters. Includes connection to existing water service and a backflow preventer. f. Lighting and Electrical: new Toronto Hydro service in the park blocks to be provided by the City, new lighting and wiring to be coordinated with new service panel install, one block has existing electrical service to be upgraded with new electrical cabinet. New light standards and feature LED strip lighting connected to new service. g. Softscape: variety of planting including large caliper trees, standard caliper trees, and trees planted in soil cells, shrubs, understory planting, climbing vines, and sodded lawn. h. Hardscape: High quality concrete paving, and a variety of paving materials and treatments including asphalt paving and unit pavers. i. Play areas: two large playgrounds will be rebuilt with standard and custom play equipment including poured in place resilient rubber surfacing with subsurface drainage. j. Indigenous Placekeeping Elements include carving of four cardinal-sign large boulders by an Indigenous artist, construction of a sunken sacred fire pit, application of stencil patterns created by Indigenous artist (the artists will chosen by the City in advance of the RFT and carried as a cash allowance) k. Site Furnishings: install new seating (benches, tables and chairs, picnic tables) including seat toppers on existing concrete walls l. Others: • Cleaning and repair of existing concrete seat walls and concrete arches. • Cleaning, painting and refurbishment of existing metal fencing and gates. • Wood amphitheatre seating. • Large granite boulders install. • Other Site furnishings including city standard trash bins and bike rings The Esplanade and Mill St. Connection General scope of work includes but is not limited to: • Cycle tracks • Pavement markings • Traffic signal works • Intersection upgrades • Green infrastructure (i.e. bulb-outs with planting) • Streetscape elements (i.e. seating, tree planting, speciality pavers etc.) For Transportation Services, the project features an upgraded cycle track along The Esplanade, and a protected intersection at The Esplanade and Lower Sherbourne Street. It also includes right-of-way safety improvements such as raised pedestrian and bikeway crossings, curb extensions and corner radii adjustments along The Esplanade and on local streets (George Street and Frederick Street). . It will also upgrade the existing promenade walkways on the north side of The Esplanade and along Princess Street, where feasible.. All of this work is in the public right-of-way and integrated with the park design. The TS project's goals are to: • Enhance safety for everyone • Make walking, cycling and taking transit more attractive • Maintain and improve access to local and citywide destinations