RFP# 1070-1819/171 - Architectural Design Services, Sooke, BC
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is an invitation by BC Housing Management Commission (BC Housing), to prospective proponents to submit proposals for the provision of Architectural Design Services for a new affordable housing project in District of Sooke.
The proposed project involves development of shelter, affordable and low-end market rental units as part of the Regional Housing First Program (“RHFP”), a partnership between CRD, BC Housing and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (“CMHC”). The purpose of the RHFP is to create a spectrum of affordable housing in the Capital Regional District. This project fulfils several public mandates and demonstrates the cooperation of three public partners.
The project is to develop 75 affordable rental housing units by December 2020 at 2170 Charters Road in Sooke, BC. Lot consolidation is anticipated as part of the redevelopment. The lot is zoned Medium Density Multi Family 2 (RM2), which outlines a maximum density of 50 dwellings per hectare; a maximum building height of 20 metres; and a maximum site coverage of 45%.
Architectural Services Scope of Work
The RFP is an invitation to submit proposals for the provision of Architectural Services for a new multi-family development in Sooke, BC
The development plan process for potential uses of the site will be according to a phased approach:
Key deliverables include:
- Phase 1 – preliminary consultation, three concept plans, one preferred plan
- Phase 2 – consultation, refined preferred plan and designs
- Phase 3 – development permit application, and any follow up requirements
Timetable
Issue Date of RFP: December 6, 2018
Deadline for Questions: December 13, 2018 @ 2:00 p.m. PST (Please note that questions asked after this time may not be responded to)
Deadline for Issuing Addenda: December 20, 2018
Submission Deadline: December 28 @ 2:00 p.m. PST
Rectification Deadline: January 9, 2019
The RFP timetable is tentative only, and may be changed by BC Housing at any time.
Your proposal MUST be submitted using the following method:
It must be submitted electronically through MERX, the electronic tendering system used by BC Housing @ www.merx.com/bch . Proposals submitted in any other manner will be disqualified. For assistance in using MERX, please watch the online Electronic Bid Submission tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=To0fqSccw3M . Alternatively, you can contact MERX directly at 1-800-964-MERX or visit the MERX website at www.merx.com.
