Architectural & Engineering Services, Renovation of Health
Canada Building to New Office Space, Siou

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/Canada FTAs with
Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
Architectural & Engineering Services, Renovation of Health
Canada Building to New Office Space, Sioux Lookout, Ontario

ET025-133433/A
Thompson, Valerie
Telephone No. - (204) 983-2372 
Fax No. - (204) 983-7796
Email: valerie.thompson@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

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Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) intends to
retain the services of an architectural firm, acting as the
Prime Consultant, together with a multidisciplinary team of
sub-consultants, to undertake the design of and provide
construction administration and site services needed to renovate
an existing Health Canada building to new office space, in Sioux
Lookout, Ontario, as more fully described in the Terms of
Reference.

The Request For Proposal (RFP) process will be conducted in two
phases. The first phase will cover the qualifications,
experience and organization of the proposed consultant team.
Following the evaluation and rating of the phase one proposals,
Proponents will be advised of their competitive standing and
will have the opportunity to decide whether or not to continue
their participation by submitting a Phase Two proposal. Phase
Two proposals will cover the detailed approach to the work, and
the pricing and terms offered. A combination of the Phase One
and the Phase Two submissions will constitute the final
proposal. 

SUMMARY OF SERVICES:
.1	The services of an architectural firm, acting as the
Coordinating Registered Professional registered in the province
of Ontario (Prime Consultant) will be required to undertake a
detailed comprehensive architectural assessment included
detailed evaluation of all building (and site) components,
systems, and elements including electrical, mechanical, civil,
and structural of the existing building and adjacent site.
.2	The Architect will undertake comprehensive pre-design
functional programming, options analysis, and cost estimation of
selected options producing a functional program.
.3	Design of and provide construction site services.
	.1	The project will be renovation to the existing Hostel
Building with a useable area of approximately 1,200 M² to house
the functions of Health Canada.
	.2	The building will be completely finished to allow for fit-as
office space.
	.3	The prime consultant will provide expertise in architecture,
civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering.

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special instructions and amendments issued prior to bid closing,
and are to ensure they are addressed in the submitted bid. 

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n-clauses-and-conditions-manual .  

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risk of not receiving a complete package. 

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement. "This PWGSC office provides procurement services to
the public in English." Sealed bids will be received in English
or French at: Contracting Services, Public Works and Government
Services Canada, Room 100, 167 Lombard Avenue, P.O. Box 1408,
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 2Z1.  Closing Date: July 09, 2013,
14:00h. CDT. 

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.