**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.

Request For Porposal (RFP) Overview 

The Professional Services Provider shall start the project as soon as possible when the contract is awarded.  The successful Professional Services Provider shall submit a project schedule to the Board immediately upon award of the Contract.  Tender document design delivery by November 23, 2026.       

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

100% of  Evaluation Criteria is based on Price

Contract Specialist: Darlene Johnston