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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE CULTURAL HERITAGE SCIENCE HUB PROJECT (CHS)
PURPOSE & SCOPE: Procurement: The opportunity involves the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Cultural Heritage Science Hub Project (CHS). Project Scope and Objectives: The project encompasses a Development Phase Agreement with a chosen Proponent who will serve as the Development Partner, followed ...
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Description
NOTE: Please reference RFQ EP938-25-1353 The issuance of this RFP begins the second stage of the Procurement Process that commenced with the issuance of the RFQ. Only the three (3) shortlisted Proponents will be permitted to participate in this RFP stage and to submit Proposals. The execution of the Development Phase Agreement with the highest-ranked compliant Proponent (under which the Proponent will become the “Development Partner”), will initiate the Co-Development Phase. The Implementation Phase begins when the Development Partner signs the Design-Build Agreement. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is Stage 2 of a two-stage procurement process. At Stage 1, on February 28, 2025, a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) EP938-25-1353 was posted electronically on CanadaBuys , which closed July 24, 2025. The RFP consists of two (2) volumes which have been made available to each qualified Proponent in the Data Room in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this RFP: Volume 1: Instructions to Bidders; and Volume 2: Draft version of the DPA and DBA including all related schedules, appendices, and attachments. Canada has invited the following three (3) Qualified Respondents to participate in the RFP process, in alphabetical order: EBC Prime Members: EBC Inc.; NFOE Inc.; Moriyama Teshima Architects; WSP Canada Inc. EllisDon Prime Members: EllisDon Corporation; Diamond and Schmitt Architects Incorporated; Smith + Andersen (Ottawa); CCxA Architectes Paysagistes; Entuitive Corporation (Entuitive); Équipe Laurence inc.; S + A Footprint. Pomerleau Prime Members: Pomerleau Inc.; Provencher_Roy + Associés Architectes Inc., a member of Provencher_Roy + Michael Green Architecture in Joint Venture; Michael Green Architecture, a member of Provencher_Roy + Michael Green Architecture in Joint Venture; Bouthillette Parizeau inc. The RFP and all related documentation will be made available to the three Proponents through the use of a Data Room that has been established for this project. Only the Notice of Proposed Procurement will be published on canadabuys.canada.ca. PROPONENTS ARE ADVISED THAT CANADABUYS.CANADA.CA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS. Inquiries regarding this RFP requirement are to be submitted to the Procurement Authority cited below: PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY: Dylan Millerd EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
Additional Information
Amendment Number
000
Contact Info Email
Contact Info Name
Dylan Millerd
Contracting Entity Name
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Created
January 7, 2026
Is Public
true
Organization Address City
Ottawa
Organization Country
Canada
Organization Address Line
140 O'Connor Street
Organization Address Postal Code
K1A 0R5
Organization Address Province
Ontario
Procurement Category
*CNST
Procurement Method
Competitive - Selective tendering
Reference Number
cb-254-25277982
Regions Of Delivery
*Canada
Regions Of Opportunity
*World
Selection Criteria
Variations or combinations of the above methods
Source
canadabuys
Source Record ID
cb-254-25277982_000
Source System
canadabuys
Status
closed
Status En
closed
Summary Updated At
January 8, 2026
Tender Closing Date
May 28, 2026
Last Updated
May 28, 2026
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The proposal submission deadline is May 28, 2026 (Overdue).
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AI Summary
PURPOSE & SCOPE:
- Procurement: The opportunity involves the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Cultural Heritage Science Hub Project (CHS).
- Project Scope and Objectives: The project encompasses a Development Phase Agreement with a chosen Proponent who will serve as the Development Partner, followed by a Design-Build Agreement for the Implementation Phase.
- Contract Type and Estimated Value: The contract type is a Design-Build Agreement; however, no estimated value is mentioned in the provided documentation.
BUYER INFORMATION:
- Issuing Organization: Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
- Contact Details:
- Procurement Authority: Dylan Millerd
- Email: [email protected]
- Important Dates:
- Posted Date: January 6, 2026
- Due Date: May 28, 2026
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
- Required Certifications/Registrations: Specific certifications are not explicitly mentioned in the provided information.
- Mandatory Qualifications: Participation is limited to three shortlisted Proponents selected during the RFQ stage.
- Set-Aside Requirements: No set-aside requirements for small businesses or veteran-owned companies are indicated.
- Geographic Restrictions: Not specified, but pertinent to the context of the project in Canada.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Key Technical Capabilities Needed: Strong capabilities in design, construction, and project co-development are needed, given the nature of a Design-Build project.
- Specific Technologies or Methodologies Required: Not detailed in the documentation.
- Deliverables and Performance Standards: Deliverables include adherence to the specified agreements (DPA and DBA) but specific performance standards are not outlined.
- Evaluation Criteria: Not specifically detailed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Nice-to-Have Certifications or Experience: Certain architectural and engineering certifications may enhance a Proponent's proposal, but these are not detailed.
- Additional Evaluation Factors: Experience in similar cultural or heritage projects could serve as a competitive advantage but is not mandatory.
KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:
- Proposal Evaluation: Proposals will be evaluated based on compliance and adherence to instructions laid out in the RFP documentation.
- Weighting of Different Criteria: Not disclosed, but compliance with project requirements is likely a primary consideration.
- Past Performance Requirements: Implied importance of prior experience in relevant projects may function as an evaluation criterion, though specific past performance requirements are not mentioned.
This summary highlights both mandatory and preferred requirements that would assist companies in assessing their fit for the opportunity.
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