23-224748 - International Architecture and Engineering Design Services (23-224748)

Estimated quantity of commodity:

1

Duration of contract:  2023-03-01 to 2025-02-028

Time frame of delivery:  2023-03-01 to 2025-02-028

The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) provides office accommodation for secure diplomatic facilities located in embassies worldwide. Within DFATD, the Project Delivery and Technical Services Bureau (AWD) provides overall project management services for new construction, lease and fit out, or renovation of existing properties. The mandate of AWD is to support Canadian international objectives and programs through the provision of office and staff accommodations, as well as asset management, maintenance and material services, to the bureau clientele in a cost effective, economical and efficient manner.

The Work involves the planning, site investigation, design and construction administration of additions, security improvements and new construction and/or fitting out of office space. The work is located within Canada’s diplomatic and consular offices abroad that are under construction or already fully operational.

The construction projects are located at DFATD facilities in major international centres. The design services (tasks) may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Demolition works

Interior and exterior renovations / additions

Security upgrades (perimeter wall, fencing, gates, bollards, guard houses, windows and doors (including locking mechanisms and accessories, airlocks, building envelope and curtain walls)

CCTV upgrades

Exterior and interior lighting system upgrades / replacement

Vehicle, pedestrian, visitor and occupant access and intrusion detection controls and systems

Mail screening facilities

Mechanical system replacement / repairs

Other supplementary perimeter security infrastructure

Personal Safety Radio Networks

The Consultant will be requested on an “as and when required” basis to provide DFATD with the full range of architectural and engineering services as further detailed through resulting Task Authorizations. Based on the Statement of Work, the Consultant will be required to develop a Task Plan, which when agreed to by the Departmental Representative and Department Technical Authority will form the basis of the Task Authorization.