BEDFORD ROW EXTERIOR MASONRY

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/Canada FTAs with
Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: YES (PWGSC) Diskette
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
BEDFORD ROW EXTERIOR MASONRY

E0225-133381/A
Collier, Susan
Telephone No. - (902) 496-5350 
Fax No. - (902) 496-5016


Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) intends to
retain an
Architectural Consultant to lead a team of architects,
engineers, and specialists to
provide the professional services required for the repair of the
Dominion Building located
in Halifax, Nova Scotia as described in this Request for
Proposal document with
deliverables as specified.

Projects objectives:
These objectives are not in order of priority:

Objective 1
Fully assess the building's exterior masonry wall conditions,
roof-top structures and
other relevant building components, to provide a thorough
understanding of the building's
construction and condition, as a basis for both the present
repair project and the future
maintenance repair of the building. This is to include
investigation of salt deposits and
associated saturation of masonry, to determine causes and enable
recommendation of
Solutions.

Objective 2
Repair and conserve defective areas of stone masonry, mortar
joints, associated structural
support, windows, lintels, flashings, etc, to the highest
conservation standard. Resolve
issues of frequent mortar joint and caulking failures. Target a
fifty year extension of
service life to the masonry wall system.

Objective 3
Meet current codes within the content of good conservation
practice.

Objective 4
Minimize future deterioration.

Objective 5
Ensure minimal disruption to building occupants in the conduct
of their business.

Objective 6
Deliver the project utilizing best practices in support of
client needs, respecting approved
scope, quality, health and safety of all stakeholders, budget,
and schedule.

Objective 7
Develop a maintenance plan to guide on-going care of the
building.

Project Overview
The purpose of this project is to:
-	determine the extent and causes of any deterioration of the 7
storey exterior walls below
	the 7 storey tower of the Dominion Public Building
- 	rectify the situation and repair the damages to all walls,
wall components, envelope
	components and structural systems such that the building
continues to adequately house
	federal tenants.
-	prepare a maintenance program for the masonry walls and wall
components;
To accomplish the above, the successful consultants will review
all previous reports and records
of repairs to the building; perform their own investigations
using non-destructive and destructive
methods as required; perform an analysis of the monitoring,
testing and repairs needed on all
elevations and for all conditions of deterioration of the
building envelope and its components; and deliver their findings
in report form.

Following review and approval by PWGSC, consultants will be
asked to provide any
monitoring and testing required, and finally to provide tender
documents, site services and
commissioning services for any needed repair projects. Note that
investigations into the cause
of component failure in the walls may lead to investigations of
roofing, flashings and materials.

This project requires a conservation approach by a
multi-disciplinary team with a full understanding of the
building. The team will share a common understanding of heritage
values and goals and will be committed to a co-operative and
unrestricted information sharing. All repair work will follow
the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic
Places in Canada.

Licensing, Certification or Authorization

The proponent must be an architectural firm authorized to
provide the necessary professional services to the full extent
that may be required by provincial or territorial law in the
province of Nova Scotia.

Responsive proposals will be evaluated against technical
criteria such as Achievements of  Proponent on Projects,
Achievements of Key-Sub Consultant & Specialists on Projects,
Achievements of Key Personnel on Projects, Understanding of the
Project, and Management of Services.

Site Visit:

It is recommended that the Bidder or a representative of the
Bidder visit the work site. Arrangements have been made for a
tour of the work site. The site visit will be held on Wednesday
June 26, 2013,  PWGSC, Dominion Building 1713 Bedford Row,
Halifax, Nova Scotia at 9:30 am. Bidders will be requested to
sign an attendance form and provide ID. Bidders who do not
attend or send a representative will not be given an alternative
appointment but they will not be precluded from submitting a
bid. Any clarifications or changes to the bid solicitation
resulting from the site visit will be included as an amendment
to the bid solicitation


EVALUATION AND RATING

In the first instance, price envelopes will remain sealed and
only the technical components of the proposals which are
responsive will be reviewed, evaluated and rated by a PWGSC
Evaluation Board in accordance with the methodology stated in
the Request for Proposal (RFP). 

The selection of the firm will be made on the basis of the
technical merit 90% and associated price 10% of service.

To be considered further, proponents must achieve a minimum
Technical Rating of sixty-five (65) points out of the hundred
(100) points available as specified above.
No further consideration will be given to proponents not
achieving the pass mark of sixty-five (65) points

This procurement is covered under the provisions of the North
American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and the World Trade
Organization - Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP).

INQUIRIES: All inquiries of a technical or contractual nature,
are to be submitted to the Contracting Authority : Susan
Collier, Telephone: (902) 496-5350, facsimile: (902) 496-5016
Email: susan.collier@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca. Inquiries are to be made
in writing and should be received no less than five (5)
calendars days prior to the closing date to allow sufficient
time to respond.

This Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) office
provides procurement services to the Public in English.

****PLEASE NOTE:
Due to the numerous attachments associated with this
solicitation, bidders must request by email a CD copy of all the
attachments which also includes the Project Brief. Please
reference in the subject line: Bedford Row Exterior Masonry
E0225-133381/A and send to:

ATL.NSRequisitions@pwgsc-tpsgc.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.