015NOI21EZ - NOI: OFC Assessment Engineering Services at all FHA acute sites

Notice of Intent
Operational and Functional Component (OFC) assessment engineering services at all Fraser Health Authority Acute Sites
Document Number: 015NOI21EZ

Fraser Health Authority (FH) intends to extend the contract with Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd. (RJC) for seismic risk assessment of existing operational and functional components (OFC) within the mechanical rooms at all Fraser Health Authority Acute Sites to review the current level of seismic restraint in the context of Part 4 of the applicable building code.

The maximum value of this contract extension will be $177,900.00 - plus tax. FH has chosen not to complete a Request for Proposal (RFP) process but negotiate the contemplated contract for the following reasons:

· RJC has been providing OFC engineering services for FH since October, 2020

· RJC has been providing OFC engineering services for Lower Mainland Health Organizations since October 2018.

· RJC brings more than 15 years of experience completing field assessments of seismic risk associated with building operational and functional components in accordance with CSA S832: Seismic risk reduction of OFCs of buildings.

· RJC has established working relationships with the Seismic Program members from Lower Mainland Health Organizations since August 2018.

· RJC has knowledge of FH owned and operated acute care hospital sites and existing infrastructure.

· RJC is registered and compliant with all applicable WorkSafe BC regulations.

· RJC has Commercial General Liability insurance coverage in an amount not less than $5,000,000.00 inclusive per occurrence against bodily injury, personal injury and property damage.

· RJC has Automobile Liability insurance coverage on all non-owned vehicles in an amount not less than $ 2,000,000.00.

· RJC has Professional Errors and Omissions Liability insurance coverage in an amount not less than $5,000,000.00 inclusive per occurrence.

Consultants may challenge this decision by sending an email to Elizabeth Zhu by October 18, 2021 - 15:00 hours local time.
Provide proof showing your experience related to the requirements defined in this Notice of Intent. Only challenges from qualified Consulting firms will be reviewed.