157667 - NRFP 2022-5129 Project Management Services - New Student Housing Building

The purpose of this Negotiated Request for Proposal is to solicit proposals for professional Project Management services for VIU’s new student housing building on the main Nanaimo campus (the “Project”).  VIU is seeking a Project Management firm with experience in sustainable and energy efficient student housing who will serve as their expert advisor and representative leading the planning, design and construction of the Project.

The Project entails a new, nine storey, 9,547m2 (102,763 ft2), 266 bed mass timber facility including a student lounge, kitchen and amenity spaces, a commercial dining hall with seating capacity for 200, Student Housing Office and public realm improvements all designed and built to LEED Gold and BC Energy Step Code 4 requirements including connection to VIU’s existing geo-exchange District Energy System (DES). The Project budget is $91.9 million (includes $4.9 million for DES connection) and is targeting a January 2026 Substantial Performance date, followed by FF&E installation, and occupancy starting April 2026. The budget for the Project Management services is $933,600.00.

VIU anticipates executing a contract for an initial term from time of award until two (2) months past Substantial Performance with an option to extend, at VIU’s sole discretion, for a total period not to exceed five (5) years.