GREENWOOD PAVILION ~ DESIGN-BUILD Closing Date: Nov 11, 2008 11:30:00 AM (local time) Town of Ajax Reference: RFP NO. P08012 Prequalification required: No The Town of Ajax is seeking Proposals from qualified, experienced, professional firms to design and build a pavilion at Greenwood Conservation Area located off Greenwood Road, South of the 5th Concession. This project should be treated as turn key, meaning all work shall be fully completed, including interior, exterior and associated site works, acceptable for public access and use. This facility is expected to be approximately 360 square metres (4,000 square feet) 180 square metres on the main floor with a finished walkout basement. The main floor will include; washroom facilities, meeting space, storage, office space, and kitchenette. The primary use of this facility will be two fold: 1) to accommodate trail users and nature enthusiasts who visit Greenwood Conservation Area; and 2) to accommodate summer camps and year round programs that have an Environmental Focus. The Town of Ajax views itself as an environmental leader. Firms that offer design, engineering and manufacturing of custom facilities with environmental building materials and designs, are being sought for this project. Works to commence February 2009, with substantial completion by June 30, 2009. A MANDATORY Pre-Proposal meeting shall be held on; October 27, 2008 @ 1:00PM, Ajax Town Hall, 65 Harwood Ave. S., with a site visit to follow @ Greenwood Conservation Area, Greenwood Rd., South of the 5th Concession. Proposal submissions will be considered from only those Proponents who have attended and signed in at the site meeting. A certified cheque or bid bond is a requirement for this project. The successful bidder will be required to provide a 50% Performance and Maintenance Bond and a 50% Labour and Materials Payment Bond upon execution of the Contract. Interested Bidders must register with Purchasing prior to making arrangements to pick up the Bid Documents. To register, contact Purchasing using any of following: Telephone: 905-619-2529 Ext 310 Fax: 905-683-0157 E-Mail: purchasing@townofajax.com [Note: all requests for documents to be sent via courier, must include a courier Account No.] Bid Documents will be available as of October 10, 2008 at the Town of Ajax, Finance Department, Purchasing Section, located at 65 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax, ON; from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM. Sealed Proposals, clearly marked with the project title will be received by the Town until 11:30 AM, Local Time, Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at the following address: Town of Ajax - Finance Department Paul E. Hewitt, CPPO Manager of Purchasing 65 Harwood Avenue South Ajax, ON L1S 2H9 THE LOWEST OR ANY PROPOSAL NOT NECESSARILY ACCEPTED Contact Information: Town of Ajax 65 Harwood Ave. S. Ajax, Ontario L1S 2H9 Canada Phone: (905) 619-2529 ext. 339 Fax: (905) 683-0157 carol.lyon@townofajax.com Contact: Carol Lyon, CPPB, Senior Buyer