Construction plans for the South End Community Centre continue to progress, with the city currently accepting bids to build the $80 million project. Once the bidding period ends, the city has 90 days to select a successful candidate and sign the necessary contracts.
An article in Guelph Today states that five companies were pre-qualified as bidders with final proposals being made now. The deadline for submissions is February 17.
The 165,000 square foot facility is to be built off Clair Road beside Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School, just north of the Larry Pearson baseball complex. It will include:
- 25 metre pool with eight lanes
- Two gyms
- Two ice pads
- Indoor walking track
- Five meeting rooms
Construction is to begin this spring and completed in 2025. Public opening is scheduled in late 2024.
Contracting Method: Open - Bids/Quotes/Tenders
Sector: Public
DataBid ID: 0067121521
Project Title: Guelph New South End Community Centre Construction
Project Location: 25 Poppy Drive, Guelph, ON (Wellington County)
Project Class: General Building
Industry: Leisure/Parks/Recreation
Trade: Community/Recreation/Senior Centres
Construction Type: New
Stories: Multiple
Estimated Cost: Estimate Not Available
Construction Timeline: Construction beginning this spring - Completion in 2025
Anticipated Opening: Late 2024
Bids Due to: Guelph City Purchasing Department, 1 Carden Street, Second Floor, Guelph, ON N1H 3A1
Detail of Services: Construction of the South End Community Centre
Confirmed Trades:
Division 02 - Existing Conditions
Division 03 - Concrete
Division 04 - Masonry
Division 05 - Metals
Division 06 - Wood, Plastics and Composites
Division 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
Division 08 - Openings
Division 09 - Finishes
Division 10 - Specialties
Division 11 - Equipment
Division 12 - Furnishings
Division 13 - Special Construction
Division 14 - Conveying Equipment
Division 21 - Fire Suppression
Division 22 - Plumbing
Division 23 - HVAC
Division 25 - Integrated Automation
Division 26 - Electrical
Division 27 - Communications
Division 28 - Electronic Safety and Security
Division 31 - Earthwork
Division 32 - Exterior Improvements
Division 33 - Utilities
