Generic Support Buildings, Bowden Institution and Drumheller Institution, Alberta

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: Generic Support Buildings, Bowden Institution and Drumheller Institution, Alberta

Requirement

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) is inviting qualified Turnkey (Design-Build) Bidders to deliver two (2) new Generic Support Buildings at Bowden Institution, Innisfail, Alberta and two (2) new Generic Support Buildings at Drumheller Institution, Drumheller, Alberta.

The objective of this RFP is to retain an individual Contractor or Joint Venture to provide the complete design-build (turnkey) work for a total of four (4) Generic Support Buildings at Bowden and Drumheller Institutions. Utilizing a turnkeyservice delivery methodology, a full range of professional consultant and contractor services will be required during both the design and construction phases of the project. The work consists of but is not limited to the design and construction of the four buildings, including site work and service connections. The Project requires design and execution for multiple disciplines carefully coordinated with on-going Institutional operations.

This is a single phase selection process. Utilizing a design-build service delivery methodology, a full range of professional consultant and contractor services will be required during both the design and construction phases of the project. The team shall have all the licensing required to practice in Alberta.

Within the RFP Document, the Crown sets out the project requirements, i.e., the particulars of the project itself and the broad scope of services required from the proponent.

Delivery Date: The work must be completed 42 weeks from date of award.

OPTIONAL SITE VISIT It is recommended that the bidder attend the optional site visits at the designated date and time to examine the scope of the work required and the existing conditions.

The Bowden Optional Site Visit will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at the Bowden Institution. Meet at the main Gate House. Bowden Institution is accessed from exit 365 off of the Queen Elizabeth II Highway near Innisfail, Alberta. Search "Bowden Institution" on Google Maps for directions.

The Drumheller Optional Site Visit will be held at 10:00 a.m. On Thursday, April 12, 2012 at the Drumheller Institution. Meet at Administration Building (first building on left after entrance. Drumheller Institution is accessed off of Highway 9 South of Drumheller. Search "Drumheller Institution" on Google Maps for directions.

Due to limited space, each design-build proponent is limited to no more than 4 persons.

Due to security considerations, persons with criminal records may be denied access to the Institution.

This procurement contains mandatory requirements; failure to comply will result in rejection of the proposal.

Inquiries are to be directed to: Michael Dong, PWGSC Supply Specialist at Fax #: (780) 497-3510.

This PWGSC Office provides procurement service to the public in English.

Drawings and Specifications are now available for viewing and downloading in a Portable Document Format (PDF) or in a standard paper version. Tenderers should note that Attachment 1 (ATT 1) contains the Drawings and Specifications Package (DSP) which consists of PDF files organized in an industry recognized directory structure.

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.