Government Conference Centre Rehabilitation, 2 Rideau Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall Proposal Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: Government Conference Centre Rehabilitation, 2 Rideau Street, Ottawa, Ontario

THIS PROCUREMENT CONTAINS A SECURITY REQUIREMENT

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, in the design and implementation of the Government Conference Centre Rehabilitation project. The Prime Consultant will review all of the related documentation, recommend further examination as required, prepare the design, construction tender documents, 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

The delivery of the Consultant services is anticipated to be a continuous process leading to the preparations of design development documents. During the preparation of the design development documents, the project shall receive authority from Treasury Board to proceed to construction tender documents and tender call.

The Government Conference Centre (GCC) is a classified heritage building that requires major rehabilitation. Currently it functions as a conference facility. The GCC is a 101-year old heritage building that has not undergone major work since the 1970s. The need to preserve this heritage building coincides with the need to find an interim home for the Senate. This approach enables the rehabilitation of a deteriorated heritage building while providing a home for Senate functions while the Centre Block is rehabilitated.

The project scope of work includes: abatement and selective demolition, limited excavation, seismic, structural and envelope upgrades, base building systems (M&E) replacement, IT infrastructure and equipment, security infrastructure and devices, new vertical circulation throughout, a new loading dock, interior fit-up, and landscape work.

The Class "D" Estimate (Hard Construction Budget) is $ 91,378,000 (taxes and construction management fees excluded).

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 or territorial law in the province of Ontario.

Proponents responding to this RFP 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, Knowles Consultancy Services Inc. and Hill International Inc. in Joint Venture, will be the Fainess Monitor (FM) for this RFP process.

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

For more information on the rehabilitation of the Government Conference Centre, please visit http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/collineduparlement-parliamenthill/ba tir-building/conference-eng.html

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.