Colliers Project Leaders is seeking the services of an Architect/Interior Designer for the following brief scope of work; This project is to take place at the Brantford SCJ Courthouse building located at 70 Wellington St, Brantford, ON and the Land Registry Building located at 80 Wellington St, Brantford, ON. The Courthouse building consist of three (3) levels, The Land Registry building consist of two (2) levels and currently accommodates VVPD. Project Intent: The intent of the project is to design and implement an integrated, enterprise level video surveillance, access control and duress alarm system. Scope of Work Includes: - Video Surveillance: Prisoner and public areas, entries, exits and parking. Furthermore, image storage consistent with MAG standards, including a separate, secure equipment room. - Access Control: Separates public-private spaces. - Duress Alarm: As per ministry standards. - Security Film: To be applied on courtroom and judicial chambers windows. - Signage: Consistent with MAG’s standards. Consulting Services: A qualified Architect prime consultant shall be retained for the design, delivery, and testing & commissioning of the work. The successful proponent of this project will have a demonstrable experience in designing security systems for courthouses and / or other justice facilities involving in-custody handling and safety of the public/users. The project team shall include experienced professionals qualified in the in the fields of electronic and physical security, electrical engineering, audio-visual technology, heritage, and any other disciplines required to design and implement the new security system. The prime consultant to prepare plans and specifications based on the available conceptual layout, to assist in the tendering process, and to administer the construction contract between the project manager and the contractor in compliance with IO design & commissioning guidelines, MAG standards, and any other listed design standards. The Prime Consultant (Lead Architect) along with supporting of other disciplines/ consultants must review project documentation and survey the facility to note site conditions (date, equipment reviewed, pictures) and develop basis of design and CAD drawings / sketches for the implementation for new security, Card access and duress alarm systems, …etc. The Prime Consultant will not solely rely on the drawings and documents provide in this RFP and will be responsible for assessing the site conditions and systems by conducting a thorough physical investigation and develop CAD drawings required for the project. Coordination with existing services (HVAC, electrical …etc) within the facility as required to accommodate MAG security requirements. And refitting of the existing interview room into a control room with the issuance of all the required architectural design and finishes requirements of the space (flooring, walls, ceilings, …etc). Designer shall incorporate in contract documents requirements for undertaking Work in the courthouse facility such that disruption to the work of the courts is not unduly affected. Scheduling and sequencing of Work shall be agreed to by MAG and the Police, and this information shall be outlined in the contract documents. Construction will be sequentially phased into multiple phases to enable ongoing use and occupancy of the existing courthouse facility. All equipment that requires maintenance must be accessible for service and maintenance, including equipment mounted in ceiling spaces. Any new systems with new features or functions installed that can be monitored, measured or controlled shall be integrated through the proposed new control room. All permits, MOPs, Lock-out/Tag-out procedures, escorting, security requirements, logistics, safety features shall be included in the correct sequence of design work and cost estimating. The consultant is responsible to interview the stakeholders, including, but not limited to: MAG Court Services Division, Police and BGIS to translate their requirements into a phasing plan acceptable to the facility, which can accommodate their operational requirements. The Prime Consultant will be responsible for updating/ completion of CMMS forms – for any disposal and new addition of security equipment. Its the prime consultant’s scope of work to coordinate CMMS (Equipment/ Asset update form) and MOP (Method of Procedure) to notify IO/MAG for any shut-down/ downtime for switch-over to the new system through the contractor. It is the prime consultant’s responsibility to adhere to the design schedule and deliverables, should there be any site information missing or required, the prime consultant to visit the site and complete the investigation until the info is known. Heritage consultant shall be engaged as the building is identified as Provincial Heritage Property of Provincial Significance (PHPPS). Consultant to carry a qualified and experienced heritage consultant, or provide the necessary heritage skills and experience through in-house resources, to appropriately assess the impact, if any, that the design and equipment may have on heritage features of the list buildings above. All work should meet appropriate codes, standards, and IO guidelines; the Ontario Heritage Act, Standards & Guidelines for the Conservation of Provincial Heritage Properties; and Information Bulletin 3, Heritage Impact Assessments for Provincial Heritage Properties.
