Postal Station B Envelope Rehabilitation & Base Buildilng Upgrade

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: Postal Station B Envelope Rehabilitation & Base Building Upgrade, 47-59 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario

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 including a conservation architect, masonry conservator, structural engineer with heritage building conservation speciality, mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, and a sustainable design specialist (LEED or Green Globes) for the provision of full architectural and engineering services as described in the Request for Proposal for Postal Station B Envelope Rehabilitation and Base Building Upgrade, 47-59 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario.

The Prime Consultant will review all of the related documentation, recommend further examination as required, prepare the design, bilingual construction tender documents, and 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.

Postal Station B (PSB) is a 'Classified' federal heritage building that requires major rehabilitation. Currently it serves a dual purpose by continuing to function as a postal facility while also providing office accommodations to the Privy Council Office (PCO). PSB is a 75-year old heritage building that has not undergone a comprehensive rehabilitation since its original construction.

The project scope of work includes the following: envelope conservation, interior architectural work (including asbestos abatement), heating system replacement, plumbing system upgrade, HVAC upgrade, sprinkler upgrade, electrical system upgrade, control system upgrade, and seismic upgrade. The construction cost estimate is $25,666,000.00, HST excluded.

THIS PROCUREMENT CONTAINS A SECURITY REQUIREMENT.

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 law in the province of Ontario.

Proponents 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, RFP Solutions, will be the Fairness Monitor (FM) for this RFP process.

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

Contracting Officer's Coordinates: EP775-142668/A Searchwell, Suzette Telephone No. - (819) 956-6645 Fax No. - (819) 956-8335 Email:suzette.searchwell@tpsgc-pwgsc.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.