Supply and Delivery of Pool Chemicals for Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB)

The Toronto District School Board intends to secure contracts with a qualified Bidder(s) for the Supply and Delivery of Pool Chemicals for Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB).

Pricing to be firm for a two (2) year period commencing September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2030. Option to extend for two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods ending August 31, 2030. The successful Bid(s) will require approval by the Board prior to contract award. The terms and conditions of the extension options would remain the same as the initial contract period.

It is at the sole discretion of Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB). to award the contract to multiple vendor(s) based on our needs and requirements.

Delivery and Freight will not be charged as an extra, these charges are to be included in the price per item.

Evaluation is based 90% on price and BOA (Buy Ontario Act) 10%

**NEW INFORMATION TO BIDDERS**

The Province of Ontario enacted the Buy Ontario Act “BOA” (Public Sector Procurement), 2025, and the associated Buy Ontario Procurement Directive, effective April 13, 2026, to strengthen Ontario’s economy by prioritizing Ontario and Canadian goods, services, businesses, and supply chains in public sector procurement. The Directive applies to Ontario government entities and designated Broader Public Sector (BPS) organizations, including school boards, and requires greater consideration of Ontario and Canadian sourcing in procurement activities.

**INSTRUCTIONS**

As a result of the Directive, bidders responding to this procurement are required to submit the following mandatory Buy Ontario documents with their bid submission:

1. Buy Ontario Questionnaire (BOA) – Provides information regarding the bidder's business location, Ontario and Canadian content, supply chain participants, and the origin of goods and services proposed for the project.
2. Domestic Supply Chain Plan – Identifies the sources of major goods and services, key suppliers and subcontractors, and outlines how Ontario and Canadian goods and services will be maximized throughout the project.

Failure to submit these documents with the bid will result in the bid being deemed non-compliant and will not be evaluated any further.

Contract Specilaist: Darlene Johnston