Project Management Support for Tel Aviv Chancery Relocation

A.   PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION

The Government of Canada, through Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada, is planning to relocate the Embassy of Canada in Tel Aviv and the official residence of the Ambassador of Canada to Israel, to a new stand-alone site. The new facility will have a gross area of approximately 2450 square meters, excluding below grade parking and additional service space.

B.   GENERAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide Project Management Support Services (PMSS) for the above referenced Project as detailed herein. The Contractor shall perform the required services, in Tel Aviv, Israel, under the direction of the Departmental Representative.  Team resources will be stationed in Israel.

The PMSS will provide support to DFATD throughout the project phases including feasibility, design, construction and commissioning.  These services will include: architectural studies and test fit diagrams for potential sites, feasibility reports and risk assessments, coordination of efforts to satisfy municipal regulatory requirements, building condition reports, advice with respect to Architecture and Engineering consultant solicitation process, design review support, advice with respect to construction contractor selection process, full time resident site liaison services during construction, and commissioning support.  It should be noted that while these services include elements of architectural design, this solicitation is not for services as the Prime Architecture and Engineering Consultant.  The successful proponent of this solicitation will not be eligible to bid as the Prime Architecture and Engineering Consultant.


C.   TEAM ORGANIZATION

The Contractor team must include the capacity to provide expertise from the following local professions: architectural services, engineering services, security consulting, heritage and conservation, and building and zoning permit consultation on an “as and when required basis”.  The Contractor will provide DFATD timely advice on the relative merits and potential constraints of alternative sites during feasibility and concept design, and provide expertise and local liaison during design and construction.

The Contractor must have a local team that is ready to provide professional services in the following roles under the direction of the Project Manager for the duration of the project on an as and when required basis:

Architect
Civil Engineer 
Structural Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Security Consultant
Heritage Architect
Building Permit Consultant
Resident Site Liaison

D.   SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, Proponents must meet the Mandatory Requirements set out in the RFP.  Proposals not meeting the Mandatory Requirements will not be given any further consideration.  Submissions meeting the Mandatory Requirements shall be evaluated according to the criteria and point rating set out in the RFP.

E.   RFP DOCUMENTS FROM GETS

Proponents shall order from GETS the Request for Proposals (RFP) documents which include the Draft Contract.  Proponents may reference the Request for Proposals (RFP) for information on the evaluation and selection process.