Qualification Based Selection Process - Dam Engineering Services: Fenelon Falls and Little Bob River

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EQ754-201178/A 
Nguyen, Michelle
Telephone No. : 647-616-4174
Fax No. : 416-952-1257
Email : michelle.nguyen@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

Solicitation No. EQ754-201178/A 
Project No. R.076951.146 & R.076951.156
Title : Qualification Based Selection Process - Dam Engineering Services - Fenelon Falls and Little Bob River


IMPORTANT: This tender is part of Public Works and Government Services Canada - Ontario Region’s pilot to evaluate and select successful proposals based on a Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) Methodology. Interested bidders should refer to GI3 Overview of the Selection Procedure and Submission Requirements and Evaluation (SRE) of the solicitation document for instructions on how to participate and submit their proposal for this tender.


Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), on behalf of Parks Canada Agency (PCA), intends to retain an engineering firm in the capacity of a Civil/Structural Engineering Prime Consultant, supported by a multidisciplinary team of Sub-Consultants and/or specialists including: Hydrotechnical Engineers and Geotechnical Engineers, for the provision of engineering services as described in the Request for Proposal for Dams Engineering Services - Trent-Severn Waterway in Fenelon Falls and Bobcaygeon, Ontario.

The project scope includes a Dam Safety Review at Fenelon Falls, and to perform feasibility studies and concept design options for Fenelon Falls Dam and Little Bob River Dam. The purpose of this project is to prepare feasibility reports to meet Parks Canada Directive for Dam Safety and other associated codes and regulations including Canadian Dam Association (CDA) Guidelines for Dam Safety, for both Fenelon Falls Dam and Little Bob River Dam. The reports are to include design concept options and estimated costs to extend the service life of these dam to 80-100 years. 

Optional Services are included in the project scope and consist of design development, construction documents preparation, tender bid evaluation assistance, design services during construction, site resident services and inspections during construction, and commissioning and post construction services.

The Proponent shall be a Civil/Structural Engineer licensed in the Province of Ontario, 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. 

PROPONENTS’ CONFERENCE

A Proponents’ Conference will be held by WebEx and teleconference on November 14, 2019. The conference will begin at 10:00 a.m. EST. The scope of the requirement and methodology outlined in the Request for Proposal will be reviewed during the conference and questions will be answered. It is recommended that Proponents who intend to submit a proposal attend or send a representative.

Proponents are required to communicate with the Contracting Authority before the conference to confirm attendance and to receive the information for the WebEx and teleconference. Proponents should provide, in writing, to the Contracting Authority, the name(s) of the person(s) who will be attending and a list of issues, if any, they wish to table no later than two days before the Proponents’ Conference.

Any clarifications or changes to the Request for Proposal resulting from the Proponents’ Conference will be included as an amendment to the bid solicitation. Proponents who do not attend will not be precluded from submitting a proposal.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) DETAILS:

This is a selection process utilizing a Qualification Based Selection (QBS) methodology for the acquisition of Engineering Services. The process is structured as follows:

Stage One: Technical Evaluation. Two Phase Evaluation (Phase One - Written Proposal, Phase Two - Technical Presentation and Question Period)

Stage Two: Project Review and Discussion (Step I - Refine Requirements, Step II - Price Proposal)

Proponents responding to this RFP are requested to submit a technical proposal in two phases.  Phase One proposals are written submissions that 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 Proponents that receive a minimum rated score in Phase One will have the opportunity to decide whether or not to continue their participation in submitting a Phase Two proposal.  Phase Two proposals cover the detailed strategies, methodologies and approach to the work in the format of a Presentation and Question Period. Following evaluation and rating of the Technical Proposals, the Highest Ranked Technical Proponent (HRTP) is determined and remaining Proponents are advised of their competitive standing. Debriefs will not be conducted until a contract is awarded.

SECURITY REQUIREMENT OF THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

There are no security requirements for this requirement.

ENQUIRIES:

All inquiries must be sent in writing to the Contracting Authority:

Michelle Nguyen
Telephone No.: 647-616-4174
Fax No.: 416-952-1257  
E-mail: michelle.nguyen@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

EPOST CONNECT:

This RFP allows Proponents to use the epost Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation to transmit their proposal electronically. Proponents must refer to GI16, Submission of Proposal, for further information. Due to the nature of the bid solicitation, proposals transmitted by facsimile will not be accepted.

Proposals must be submitted only to the Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) Bid Receiving Unit specified below by the date and time indicated on page 1 of the bid solicitation:

Courier/Post: 
Bid Receiving - PWGSC
10th Floor, 4900 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario
M2N 6A6

epost: TPSGC.orreceptiondessoumissions-orbidreceiving.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Note: Proposals will not be accepted if emailed directly to this email address. This email address is to be used to open an epost Connect conversation, as detailed in GI16, Submission of Proposal, or to send proposals through an epost Connect message if the Proponent is using its own licensing agreement for epost Connect.

This PWGSC office provides procurement services to the public in both official languages.

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.