Trade Agreement: CETA/WTO-AGP/CPTPP/CFTA/FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama/Korea/UK
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
Architectural and Engineering Services for the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA)
National Verification and Collection Centre (NVCC),
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
EA003-212331/B
Contact Name: Patricia Chaulk
Telephone: 709-689-3272
Fax: 709-772-4603
Email: P••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
THIS PROCUREMENT CONTAINS A SECURITY REQUIREMENT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
This Request for Proposal had a previously posted Request For Information entitled Large Scale Design Project in St. Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador (EA003-212331/A).
Public Works and Government Services Canada (PSPC) needs the Required Services (RS) and Additional Services (AS) of an experienced firm to design a new building that will provide space for, among other occupants, the National Verification and Collections Centre (NVCC) of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
The purpose of this project is to construct a new Crown-owned building with a gross area of approximately 19, 000 m2, in order to provide new office space in support of the programs run by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
The work covered by this request for proposals (RFP) includes, but is not limited to:
1. Construction of a new building: The new building at the proposed site of the National Verification and Collections Centre (NVCC) must have the following characteristics:
a. A gross area of about 18,834 m2 (1.25 Gross Up Factor)
b. A usable area of about 15,067 m2
2. Complete fit-up of the new building.
3. Construction of a new parking lot and access lanes.
4. All site work
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.
Phase One Rating x 20%
Phase Two Technical Rating x 60%
Phase Two Socio-economic (IPP) Rating x 10%
Phase Two Price Rating x 10%
INDIGENOUS PARTICIPATION PLAN (SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROPOSAL)
The Government of Canada is committed to reconciliation and meaningful engagement with Indigenous Businesses and Peoples. Bidders are required to include a plan for meaningful employment, sub-contracting, training, skills development/apprenticeship opportunities for Indigenous Businesses and Peoples throughout the duration of the project.
Meaningful engagement with Indigenous Peoples across Canada is a priority of the Federal government and our Departments. Public Service and Procurement Canada has worked successfully in the past to leverage training opportunities, employment, sub-contracting and capacity building for Indigenous Businesses and Peoples and is pleased to continue working collaboratively with Indigenous communities and stakeholders on Federal projects. In particular, the Consultant is expected to:
- Provide opportunity for Indigenous businesses through sub-contracting and/or joint ventures with the general business community when bidding on tenders.
- Build Indigenous capacity by providing on the job training, skills development/apprenticeship and mentorship.
- Benefits are to be provided in an equitable manner. Wherever possible, the Consultant will endeavor to obtain equal percentage among available regional Indigenous capacity.
Bidders are expected to participate in Canada’s reconciliation efforts. As such, engagement with the Indigenous communities, Tribal councils and organizations must be respectful and must not be postponed. Bidders are expected to start the engagement process as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS:
The Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) is available at Buyandsell.gc.ca. Suppliers that elect to base their bids on documents obtained from other sources do so at their own risk. Amendments, when issued, will be available on GETS. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to ensure that all amendments issued prior to closing have been obtained and addressed in the submitted bid.
In keeping with Canada’s commitment to green procurement, only electronic distribution of tenders and associated documents and/or construction drawings is available. Bidders can download and print the documents or bring them or send them by email to a print shop or other professional printing services for printing.
Standard terms and conditions for this procurement are incorporated by reference into, and form part of, the bid and contract documents. These may be viewed at https://buyandsell.gc.ca/policy-and-guidelines/standa…
Bids will be received in English, or French, at: Public Works and Government Services Canada, Bid Receiving Unit, 10 Barter's Hill, P.O. Box 4600, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1C 5T2.
This bid solicitation allows and encourages proponents to use the Canada Post Corporation’s (CPC) Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation to transmit their proposals electronically.
Recently, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) launched CanadaBuys (https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/canadabuys), a new suite of procurement services to help you do business with us. The new services are designed to be easier and quicker to use than ever.
To prepare for the transition to CanadaBuys, we encourage you to register your business (https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/getting-started) through SAP Ariba, our new electronic procurement solution. If you have any trouble getting started on SAP Ariba, the CanadaBuys Service Desk (https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/contact-support) is here to help you.
In recent years, we’ve all had to adapt to the new realities of COVID-19. By moving the procurement process online, how we do business will be more efficient, more transparent, and more accessible for all our suppliers.
Bid Security is not a requirement for this tender.
For any inquiries, please contact the Contracting Authority via telephone at 709-689-3272 or via e-mail at P••••••••@••••••••.••.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.
