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Procuring Entity:
Algoma University (AU)
Procurement Services
1520 Queen Street East
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 2G4
Contact:
Rachel Tatasciore
Procurement@AlgomaU.ca
Procurement Method:
Open acquisition whereby all interested Suppliers may submit a Proposal.
Description:
The RFP is an invitation to submit a proposal for the purpose of securing Construction Management Services required for Mukqua Waakaa’igan as further described herein.
Construction Management services are required for the project during the pre-design, design, pre-construction, construction and post-construction phases. The construction project will be tendered and administered using the Construction Management project delivery methodology with a total of three (3) tender packages (subject to change once the project team is established) to complete the construction of Mukqua Waakaa’igan. An overview of the required services is provided in Appendix 7, Scope of Work - Construction Management Services.
Estimated Quantities:
N/A
Submission Details:
All submissions must be emailed to AU Contact only.
Submission Deadline:
Monday, November 1, 2021 by 2:00:00 p.m.(ET)
Public Opening:
Not Applicable
Conditions for Participation:
Stage I will consist of a review to determine which Proposals comply with all of the Specific Requirements, if applicable. Proponent must answer ‘YES’ to all of these requirements in order to proceed to Stage II.
Specific Requirements -
- Proponent must have a minimum of 5 years experience in the provision of Construction Management Services on behalf of its client(s).
- Proponent must provide proof that the necessary Insurance, WSIB Clearance, Health and Safety Policy are in place as outlined in this RFP, upon award of this RFP, to be included in the Agreement.
- Proponent must have a cyber security system and plan currently in place for the safe and secure sharing and storage of information between itself and its clients.
- Proponent must include a letter from your Surety stating that your firm has the ability to obtain a 50% Labour and Material Payment Bond, and a 50% Performance Bond for a construction value up to $18M (estimated) subject to change at AU's discretion.
Mandatory Submission Requirements:
6.1 Submission
Other than inserting the information requested on the mandatory submission forms set out in the RFP, a Proponent should not make any changes to any of the forms. Proponents submitting Proposals that do not meet the mandatory requirements will be provided an opportunity prior to the rectification date to rectify deficiencies identified in the Rectification Process.
6.1.2 Submission Form (Appendix 1)
Each Proposal should include a Submission Form completed and signed by an authorized representative of the Proponent.
6.1.3 Rate Bid Form (Appendix 2)
Each Proponent must include a completed Rate Bid Form according to the instructions contained in Appendix 2 and any related form(s).
6.1.4 Form of Agreement (Appendix 3)
Each Proponent should provide a copy of its standard contract for Algoma University's consideration as per Appendix 3 instructions.
6.1.5 Reference Form (Appendix 4)
Each Proponent should complete the Reference Form and include it with their Proposal.
6.1.6 General and Specific Requirements Questionnaire (Appendix 5)
Each Proponent must complete the General and Specific Requirements Questionnaire and include it with their Proposal. Questionnaires are evaluated comparatively based on the responses provided. Proponents should provide complete answers to questions within their questionnaire. Supporting documentation referenced by the Proponent in their questionnaire will not be evaluated. Submissions of the completed questionnaire file must be in Excel only.
6.1.7 Rectification Process
The rectification process will be limited to only allowing rectification of the following components of a Proponent’s Proposal:
a. Appendix 1 – Only to confirm Signature and Proponent Information provided;
b. Appendix 2 - Missing component of pricing;
c. Appendix 3 - Only to confirm Proponent Agreement included;
d. Appendix 4 - Only to confirm Reference Information provided.
Proposals satisfying the mandatory requirements before the rectification date will proceed to Stage I Specific Requirements. Proposals failing to satisfy the mandatory requirements will be excluded from further consideration.
Scored Submission Requirements:
Proponents that “Pass” Stage I - Specific Requirements will move on to Stage II. Proponents that do not “pass” (answer “yes” to all criteria) will not move on to Stage II.
The following is an overview of the categories and weighting for the rated criteria to be used in Stages II and III of the RFP.
Rated Criteria Category Weighting (Points)
Stage II: General Requirements 65
- Experience and Qualifications/Suitability for Cross-Cultural Approach 20
- Ability to Lead with Confidence: Cultural project of local, provincial, national significance 18
- Approach and Methodology / Realizing our Vision Together 20
- Risk Assessment Plan 4
- Value Added Incentives/ Ideas 1
- Accessibility (AODA) and Sustainability 2
Stage III:
Presentation 10
Stage IV:
Rate Bid Submission 25
Total Points 100
This procurement is covered by Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).
Services Delivery Date:
Algoma University expects that this project/service will commence on December 15, 2021 (estimated).
Duration of Agreement:
The term of the Agreement is to be for a period of up to thirty-six (36) months, with an option for Algoma University to extend the Agreement on the same terms and conditions for an additional term of up to twenty-four (24) months, for a total Agreement term not to exceed sixty (60) months.
Additional Options:
Not Applicable
Negotiation:
At the end of the evaluation process, the top-ranked Proponent, as established under Part 3 – Evaluation of Proposals, will receive a written invitation to enter into contract negotiations with Algoma University.
Responses must be submitted in English.
Suppliers should note that information contained within this Acquisition Notice is subject to change. Suppliers are encouraged to download the acquisition document(s) which contain the most current information.
If there is a conflict between the acquisition document(s) and this Acquisition Notice, the acquisition document(s) will take precedence.
