The Toronto District School Board is a public school board operating in the City of Toronto, in the Province of Ontario. It is the largest school board in Canada and the fourth largest in North America. The TDSB operates approximately 584 schools and provides educational services to approximately 246,000 students each year and employs approximately 40,000 employees. The workforce is largely unionized, with the majority of employees belonging to numerous bargaining units.

The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and TCDSB are requesting submissions from suppliers of bagged salt and calcium on an ‘as needed’ basis. It is at the sole discretion of TDSB and TCDSB to award contracts to as many suppliers as it deems necessary.

Successful proponents will be requested to accept a contract which will be in effect for a one (1) year firm period  from December 1, 2019 to May 1, 2020.

 The TDSB and TCDSB reserve the right, at their sole discretion, to exercise an optional annual extension up to (3) additional twelve (12) month periods, total (4) years. The terms and conditions of the extension options would remain the same as for the initial contract period.

Cost increase substantiation for years  2, 3 and year 4 extension options must be in the form of an original or copy of a letter from the appropriate manufacturer/governing body identifying the reason for increase, percentage increase, as well as the effective date.

 Quantities listed in the Tender Price Schedule are estimates only.

Bidders must demonstrate their ability to provide direct delivery to various school locations within the GTA and accommodate special delivery requirements such as ramps, or stairs using various equipment such as power tow motors, manual pumps trucks and two delivery personal as requested by the TDSB and TCDSB.  Infrequently there may be times when the Caretaker is unable to help unload the product. The supplier is responsible for delivery inside the designated receiving area.