Built in 1905, thanks to a generous donation by Sir William Macdonald, this building was originally known as the Agriculture building. Amongst other things, it houses the McGill Herbarium, whose collection of over 140,000 plant specimens documents the research activities of McGill staff and students over the past century and serves as a rich source of research material for biologists.
Project Description:
The purpose of the project is to renovate rooms R1-037 and R1-038 in the Raymond Building. Room R1-038 will be completely renovated, while R1-037 is a shared space and only the NW corner area will be renovated.
Project Scope:
Room R1-038 will require a complete renovation. Demolition of flooring, furniture, ceilings, door and frame. Trenching for replacement of drainage, mold an humidity remediation, furring out of walls for services and relocating of electrical panel. New electrical electrical outlets, data and gas outlets, new cup sink.
Room R1-037 will require removal of existing wood shelving, two new wall mounted attachments for argon cylinders and punctual upgrades to mechanical and electrical distribution. Only the NW corner area is to be renovated in this project.
Project Details:
| Status | Design |
| Est. Project Start Date | 2024 - 2026 |
| Est. Budget Range | $800,000 - $1,200,000 |
| Location | Raymond Building, Building 485 |
| Project Number | 21-002 |
| Contact | map.procurement [at] mcgill.ca |
Please read the following information carefully :
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. |