01NOI23-DVT - Structural Consulting Service for Royal Columbian Hospital Operational & Functional Component (OFC) FY2023-24 Upgrade

Fraser Health Authority (FH) intends to extend the contract with Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd. (RJC) for structural consulting service for Royal Columbian Hospital OFC FY2023-24 upgrade. The implementation scope will be focused on the mechanical rooms which were assessed by RJC in 2022 (RJC Project No: VAN.121721.0004), and also include electrical, boiler and chiller rooms which will be assessed by RJC during an ongoing OFC Assessment project occurring concurrently.

The maximum value of this contract will be $127,000.00 - plus tax. FH has chosen not to complete a Request for Proposal (RFP) process but negotiate the contemplated contract for the following reasons:

• RJC has been providing OFC engineering services for FH since October, 2020
• RJC has been providing OFC engineering services for Lower Mainland Health Organizations since October 2018.
• RJC brings more than 17 years of experience completing field assessments of seismic risk associated with building operational and functional components in accordance with CSA S832: Seismic risk reduction of OFCs of buildings.
• RJC has established working relationships with the Seismic Program members from Lower Mainland Health Organizations since August 2018.
• RJC has knowledge of FH owned and operated acute care hospital sites and existing infrastructure through a variety of capital projects such as new hospitals, additions and renovation.
• The proposed scope of work within the boiler, chiller, electrical and generator rooms will be supplementing a previous risk assessment completed for mechanical rooms at all FH acute care hospital sites. The previous assessment was completed by RJC between November 2021 and June 2022.
• RJC is registered and compliant with all applicable WorkSafe BC regulations.
• RJC has Commercial General Liability insurance coverage in an amount not less than $5,000,000.00 inclusive per occurrence against bodily injury, personal injury and property damage.
• RJC has Professional Errors and Omissions Liability insurance coverage in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 inclusive per occurrence.

Consultants may challenge this decision by sending an email to Diana Van Tiel by September 11, 2023 – 15:00 hours local time.
Provide proof showing your experience related to the requirements defined in this Notice of Intent. Only challenges from qualified Consulting firms will be reviewed.

Diana Van Tiel Procurement Consultant, Facilities Management Procurement

Fraser Health
Central City Tower
Suite 400, 13450 102nd Avenue
Surrey, B.C. V3T 0H1
Email: diana.vantiel@fraserhealth.ca