2019-40181-RFSQ - Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Consulting Services

The University of Ottawa is inviting Mechanical and Electrical Engineering firms to submit proposals to pre-qualify to enter into a Vendor of Record (VOR) Agreement.

The three main objectives to the RFSQ are:

1. Pre-qualify Proponents to enter into a VOR Arrangement with the University;
2. Enter into a VOR Agreements with the top scoring pre-qualified Proponents;
3. Implement the Stage 2 RFS Process by which pre-qualified Proponents will be invited, evaluated and selected to provide efficient, compliant and well-managed engineering consultant services.

• The provision of basic services as listed in Article 2, in the Guideline for Professional engineers Providing Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services in Buildings (PEO-1997) document which generally include:
  • Mechanical services: the engineer will generally be responsible for the design of mechanical systems that control the environment in buildings and sites. This includes but is not limited to life safety and fire protection systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing and drainage systems.
  • Electrical services: the engineer will generally be responsible for the design of electrical systems in buildings and on the sites. This includes but is not limited to the in-coming electrical service, distribution of power, lighting, fire alarm system and communication system.
     
• Strategy and feasibility studies to determine if a project is viable and achievable, before the project is fully approved
• Procurement, tendering, administration and co-ordination of sub-consultants to integrate all parts of the services and perform as responsible subject matter expert in all facets of engineering services provided;
• preparation of building permit application, tendering documents, construction drawings and contract documents;
• Site supervision responsibilities (administration of construction contracts & field reviews);
• Project administration; and
• Project close-out.

1. The name of the Proponent.
2. The name of the insurance company.
3. The name and signature of a duly authorized representative of the insurance company.
4. The date on which the letter was signed.
5. The insurance company representative’s email address and phone number.