Postal Station B Envelope Rehabilitation & Base Buildilng Upgrade

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Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
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Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
Postal Station B Envelope Rehabilitation & Base Building
Upgrade, 47-59 Sparks Street,
Ottawa, Ontario

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 including a conservation architect, masonry
conservator, structural engineer with heritage building
conservation speciality, mechanical engineer, electrical
engineer, and a sustainable design specialist (LEED or Green
Globes) for the provision of full architectural and engineering
services as described in the Request for Proposal for Postal
Station B Envelope Rehabilitation and Base Building Upgrade,
47-59 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario.

The Prime Consultant will review all of the related
documentation, recommend further examination as required,
prepare the design, bilingual construction tender documents, and
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.

Postal Station B (PSB) is a 'Classified' federal heritage
building that requires major rehabilitation.  Currently it
serves a dual purpose by continuing to function as a postal
facility while also providing office accommodations to the Privy
Council Office (PCO).  PSB is a 75-year old heritage building
that has not undergone a comprehensive rehabilitation since its
original construction.   

The project scope of work includes the following: envelope
conservation, interior architectural work (including asbestos
abatement), heating system replacement, plumbing system upgrade,
HVAC upgrade, sprinkler upgrade, electrical system upgrade, 
control system upgrade, and seismic upgrade.
The construction cost estimate is $25,666,000.00, HST excluded.

THIS PROCUREMENT CONTAINS A SECURITY REQUIREMENT.

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 law in the province of Ontario.

Proponents 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, RFP Solutions, will be the Fairness Monitor (FM) for
this RFP process.

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

Contracting Officer's Coordinates:
EP775-142668/A
Searchwell, Suzette
Telephone No. - (819) 956-6645
Fax No. - (819) 956-8335
Email:suzette.searchwell@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
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.