Redpath Museum - Accessibility Of Building

The Redpath Museum is an independent unit of the Faculty of Science at McGill University. Its mission is to foster an understanding and appreciation of the diversity of our biological, geological and cultural heritage through scientific research, collections study and education. 

Built in 1882 by Canada's foremost Victorian naturalist, Sir William Dawson, it has its own faculty and offers courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as a minor in natural history.

Redpath Museum - Accessibility Of Building

Project Description:

This project aims to correct and provide universal accessibility to the Redpath Museum. Included in the scope is the installation of an entrance at ground level, installation of an elevator, renovation of existing bathrooms, addition of UA bathrooms and analysis of UA in exhibit areas. 

 Designs for Project 18-116 (Redpath Museum - HVAC Upgrade) and for this project will be done at the same time. 

Project Scope:

As a public institution, the Redpath Museum is intended to provide educational value to the student population in addition to the general public without discrimination.  The age and layout of the building makes accessibility a challenge to a number of people. In 2017, McGill was provided a subsidy for $4M to be allocated towards improving and removing barriers to universal accessibility.

Scope of Work:

• Installation of an entrance at the ground level.
• Installation of an elevator.
• Relocation of spaces impacted by the installation of the new entrance and elevator.
• Renovation of existing bathrooms and new bathrooms to meet universally accessible standards as defined by building code requirements.
• Analysis of universal accessibility in the exhibition areas.

Projects 18-001 and 18-116 (Redpath Museum – HVAC Upgrade) designs will be done at the same time.

Project Details:

Status	Design
Est. Project Start Date	2024 - 2026
Est. Budget Range	$5,000,000 - $7,000,000
Location	Redpath Museum Building 179
Project Number	18-001
Contact	map.procurement [at] mcgill.ca

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Sustainable Procurement

The businesses with which the University will conclude a contract with in the course of this project will have to respect the McGill Supplier Code of Conduct.

Other requirements may apply, such as (for example): the quantification and limiting of GHG emissions over the contract or asset lifecycle, sustainable construction/product certifications, involvement of indigenous businesses or of social economy businesses, design for circularity, and so on.

Notice : Information in this document is not to be interpreted as a commitment to conduct any solicitation in any particular market (or to fulfill any particular need) within any timeframe. This document is based on preliminary assessments which may be modified and needs may consequently be increased, partially fulfilled or cancelled. The needs of the client units may fluctuate according to their capabilities and priorities. Moreover, this acquisition plan is subject to various risk factors that have an influence on the operations of McGill University, such as available revenue, inflation, changes in: provincial and federal policies, technologies, human resources, social movements and trends, demographic aspects of the student population and the academic personnel.