General Architectural SO

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Take note that the Tender Closing Date for this Request for Proposals is hereby POSTPONED from "Monday, October 7, 2013 at 2:00 p.m." to "Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.".

IMPORTANT NOTICE: New measures related to Code of conduct and certifications included in the solicitation documents requires attention.

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) is inviting architectural firms with a team of sub-consultants which will include mechanical, electrical and structural engineers and a cost specialist to submit proposals for Standing Offers. The selected consultants shall provide a range of investigation and recommendation reports, as well as design and construction services for various buildings, renovations, extensions, fit-ups in the National Capital Area (NCA).

Proponents are hereby informed that there is a possibility that call-ups may be required by Public Safety Canada (PS Canada).  Prior to acceptance of these call ups consultants and their personnel will have to undergo additional security measures, including but not limited to a security interview and/or briefing by PS Canada and polygraph examination as part of PS Canada's standard screening process.   Proponents desiring to participate in a PS Canada Screening process should indicate this in their covering letter with their proposal.

Note: There are multiple levels of personnel security screenings associated with these call-ups.

Proponents shall be licensed or eligible to be licensed to practise in the province of Quebec and Ontario. If a proponent is licensed to practise in only one of the two provinces, then that proponent must be eligible and willing to be licensed in the province in which they are not licensed.

Firms should be able to demonstrate successful delivery of these services for a broad variety of projects over the last five (5) years. In general, the firm and its personnel will be evaluated on the basis of their demonstrated understanding of the scope of services, their approach and methodology to providing those services, the quality of their relevant experience in this area, as well as the cost of the provision of the services.

It is PWGSC's intention to authorize up to five (5) Standing Offers, each for a period of two (2) years from the date of issuing the Standing Offers and the Consultant grants to Canada the irrevocable option to extend the term of the Standing Offers by up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods under the same conditions. The total dollar value of all Standing Offers is estimated to be $27,000,000.00 (GST/HST included). Individual call-ups will vary, up to a maximum of $1,000,000.00 (GST/HST included). Proponents should note that there is no guarantee that the full or any amount of the Standing Offers will be called-up; PWGSC will award call-ups only when the specific services to be provided under the Standing Offer are needed.

Consulting firms that consider themselves qualified to provide these services may order the Request for Standing Offer document from the Government of Canada Electronic Tendering Services on Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Late submissions will not be considered. 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.