**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.

Bond Requirements

If the bid submission exceeds $500k, all awarded contractors/vendors will be required to submit a digital Labour and Material Bonds and Performance Bonds using Form 31 (Labour and Material Bond) and Form 32 (Performance Bond) include HST. TDSB will only accept digital bonds. Please send digital bonds to the attention of the Contract Specialist.

The Contractor shall start the project as soon as possible when the contract is awarded. The successful Contractor shall submit a project schedule to the Board immediately upon award of the Contract. This project shall be substantially completed by: 

Hours of Work: Non-destructive work can be performed during regular hours. Any work affecting school operation shall be carried out after hours or on the weekend in accordance with the city by-law.

New: At the sole discretion of the Purchasing Department, the Contract Specialist after closing may send an email to the unofficial low bidder(s) requesting a complete price breakdown of our Base Bid Price. You must provide this breakdown within Five (5) business days.  Failure to submit may deem your bid non-compliant. 

Insurance - Installation Floater

If Applicable It will be the responsibility of the contractor to provide sufficient coverage to include supplies, equipment etc. for the project. Bid amount is no longer required and will be at the sole discretion of the awarded contractor.

Contract Specialist: Darlene Johnston

Bond Requirements

If the bid submission exceeds $500k, all awarded contractors/vendors will be required to submit  a digital Labour and Material Bonds and Performance Bonds using Form 31 (Labour and Material Bond) and Form 32 (Performance Bond) include HST.  TDSB will only accept digital bonds.  Please send digital bonds to the attention of the  Contract Specialist.

The Contractor shall start the project as soon as possible when the contract is awarded.  The successful Contractor shall submit a project schedule to the Board immediately upon award of the Contract.  This project shall be substantially completed by:

Hours of Work:  Non-destructive work can be performed during regular hours.  Any work affecting school operation shall be carried out after hours or on the weekend in accordance with the city by-law.

New:  At the sole discretion of the Purchasing Department, the  Contract Specialist after closing  may send an e mail to the unofficial low bidder (s)  requesting a complete price breakdown of your Base Bid Price. You must provide this breakdown within 5 business days.   Failure to submit may deem your bid non compliant.

Insurance - Installation Floater 

If Applicable It will be the responsibility of the contractor to provide sufficient coverage to include supplies, equipment etc. for the project. Bid amount is no longer required and will be at the sole discretion of the awarded contractor.

Contract Specialist