Government Conference Centre Rehabilitation, 2 Rideau Street,
Ottawa, Ontario

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/Canada FTAs with
Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
Government Conference Centre Rehabilitation, 2 Rideau Street,
Ottawa, Ontario

THIS PROCUREMENT CONTAINS A SECURITY REQUIREMENT

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) intends to
retain an architectural firm in the capacity of Prime
Consultant, supported by a multidisciplinary team of
Sub-Consultants, in the design and implementation of the
Government Conference Centre Rehabilitation project.  The Prime
Consultant will review all of the related documentation,
recommend further examination as required, prepare the design,
construction tender documents, construction and contract
administration including resident site services, cost,
scheduling and project control, and commissioning services
required for this project. Construction shall be implemented by
a Construction Manager

The delivery of the Consultant services is anticipated to be a
continuous process leading to the preparations of design
development documents.  During the preparation of the design
development documents, the project shall receive authority from
Treasury Board to proceed to construction tender documents and
tender call.

The Government Conference Centre (GCC) is a classified heritage
building that requires major rehabilitation. Currently it
functions as a conference facility.  The GCC is a 101-year old
heritage building that has not undergone major work since the
1970s.  The need to preserve this heritage building coincides
with the need to find an interim home for the Senate.  This
approach enables the rehabilitation of a deteriorated heritage
building while providing a home for Senate functions while the
Centre Block is rehabilitated.

The project scope of work includes: abatement and selective
demolition, limited excavation, seismic, structural and envelope
upgrades, base building systems (M&E) replacement, IT
infrastructure and equipment, security infrastructure and
devices, new vertical circulation throughout, a new loading
dock, interior fit-up, and landscape work.

The Class "D" Estimate  (Hard Construction Budget) is $
91,378,000 (taxes and construction management fees excluded).

The Proponent shall be authorized to provide architectural
services and must include an architect licensed or eligible to
be licensed, certified or otherwise authorized to provide the
necessary professional services to the full extent that may be
required by provincial or territorial law in the province of
Ontario.

Proponents responding to this RFP are requested to submit a
proposal in two phases.  Phase One proposals cover only the
qualifications, experience and organization of the proposed
Consultant Team.  Following evaluation and rating of these
proposals, proponents are advised of their competitive standing
and have the opportunity to decide whether or not to continue
their participation by submitting a Phase Two proposal.  Phase
Two proposals cover the detailed approach to the work, and the
pricing and terms offered.  A combination of the Phase One and
Phase Two submissions constitutes the final proposal.

The Firm, Knowles Consultancy Services Inc. and Hill
International Inc. in Joint Venture, will be the Fainess Monitor
(FM) for this RFP process.

Consulting firms that consider themselves qualified to provide
these services may order the RFP document from the Government of
Canada Electronic Tendering Services.  Late submissions will not
be considered.

For more information on the rehabilitation of the Government
Conference Centre, please visit
http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/collineduparlement-parliamenthill/ba
tir-building/conference-eng.html


Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.