Request for Tenders for the Meridian Arts Centre Fire Alarm System Upgrade, Located at 5040 Yonge Street, Toronto

Location: Ontario
Posted: Sep 10, 2026
Due: Sep 30, 2026
Agency: City of Toronto
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • 63 - Alarm, Signal, and Detection Systems
Solicitation No: Doc5864262590
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NOIP (Notice of Intended Procurement) Type: Notice of Intended Procurement
Posting Title: Request for Tenders for the Meridian Arts Centre Fire Alarm System Upgrade, Located at 5040 Yonge Street, Toronto
High Level Category: Construction Services
Wards: Ward 5 York South-Weston
Document Type: RFT
Document Number: Doc5864262590
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Publish Date: September 9, 2026
Issue Date: September 9, 2026
Submission Deadline: September 30, 2026 at 12:00 Noon
Solicitation Document Description: Relocate fire alarm sub-panel from the Stage Door on ground level to the basement Electrical room. The relocation would allow the sub-panel to be accessed more easily as there is currently millwork that is obstructing access.
2. Replace existing fire alarm notification devices from bell (audio only) to strobe and speaker (audio and visual) throughout the facility
3. Relocate all existing two-stage pull stations at new height per TADG. Where single-stage pull stations exist, replace with new two-stage device featuring integrated key switches for controlled alert reset and alarm silencing and installed at height per TADG.
4. New intercom / voice communication system (including amplifier) at Stage Door for emergency announcements
5. Program for by-pass functionality in designated theatres (annunciator at Stage Door):
• George Weston Theatre and adjacent corridors
• Lyric Theatre and adjacent corridors
• Studio Theatre and adjacent corridors
• Greenwin Theatre and adjacent corridors
6. All modifications to the fire alarm system shall include reprogramming of the fire work graphic, including any required digital updates to the plan drawings
7. Install new batteries sized to suite upgraded system
8. All existing fire detecting devices, supervisory connections to remain; extension of wiring required to suite new location of the sub-panel.
9. Patch and repair where demolished, and make-good surrounding finishes to match existing to satisfaction of Owner (e.g. paint finishes)
10. Provide all testing as required to confirm operations (including but not limited to):
a. Fire Alarm Verification Testing
b. Audibility Testing
c. Smoke and Haze Testing (TO Live staff will assist with smoke machine)
d. Others as noted in the Specifications
Applicable Trade Agreement: Chapter 19 of Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
Chapter 5 of Canada Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Pre-Bid Meeting: .1 Mandatory Site Meeting

.1 Suppliers are required to attend a mandatory site meeting to familiarize themselves with the Project and ascertain the full extent of the Work required. The mandatory site meeting will take place at 10AM local time on September 18, 2026 at 5040 Yonge Street, Toronto. Site meetings will not be available at any other times.

.2 Suppliers must sign the attendance sheet at the mandatory site meeting during the designated date and time for their Bid to be considered.

.3 Bids submitted by Suppliers that do not attend the mandatory site meeting or fail to sign the attendance sheet shall be declared non-compliant.
Limited Number of Suppliers?: Trans Canada Construction
Anacond Contracting
Area Construction
BDA
HN Construction
Pegah Construction
Joe Pace & Sons
Ritestart
Robert B. Somervile
Royalty General
South Central
Electronic Submissions to be Received: Via City's Online Procurement
Division: Corporate Real Estate Management
Buyer Name: Max Parker
Buyer Email: Max.Parker@toronto.ca
Buyer Phone Number: 4163977251
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