Canadian Museum of History
100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, QC
Request for Prequalification (RFPQ) for the DESIGN-BUILD FOR THE EXHIBITION DESIGN, FABRICATION AND GRAPHIC PRINTING SERVICES, AND MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION FOR THE CANADIAN CHILDRENS MUSEUM RENEWAL PROJECT (CCMR)
The Museum is seeking Proposals from potential firms who have managerial and technical experience to complete the design, graphic printing and fabrication services, and multimedia production service for the Canadian Children’s Museum Renewal project (CCMR) in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. This is a two-step one-envelope submission process to prequalify Proponents who may then be invited to submit Proposals during the second step of this process.
The two-step procurement process is comprised of this RFPQ and a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The intent of the Museum is to invite the top three (3) Proponents who meet the prequalification requirements, defined in the RFPQ document, to submit Proposals (includes a Virtual Quick Pitch and the Price Proposal Form) for this Project during the next step of the competition.
The Museum is currently working to renew the CCM, which is located within the Canadian Museum of History building. The Canadian Museum of History is embarking on a major renewal of this iconic space. CMH is seeking a leading design firm with a track record of developing museum experiences for children (or a firm with comparable experience) to support the project. This is a prestigious opportunity to collaborate with a national museum in shaping the future of the CCM. The relaunched CCM aims to be inclusive, accessible and an innovator in the children’s museum space. The new experience will boldly embrace Free-Play pedagogy and align synergistically with the Canadian Museum of History’s mandate and brand.
The selected Proponent will be required to deliver the Services described in the procurement documents including, but not limited to, the following Phases:
- Project kick-off
- Concept Design
- Preliminary Design
- Final Design
- Prototyping and Technical Drawings
- Fabrication and Shop Drawings, Printing and Multimedia production
- Delivery and Installation
- Close-out
To be considered, Proposals must be received before the Closing Date and Time noted in the MERX ad through the MERX Electronic Bid Submission System. Refer to the Instructions to Proponents for all associated details.
Information provided by the Proponents will be evaluated using the established criteria in the RFPQ. The criteria relate to previous achievements and experience, as well as technical and managerial expertise.
This procurement is subject to:
- Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement
- Chapter 10 of Canada–Ukraine Free trade agreement
- Chapter 14 of Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
- Chapter 14 of Canada - Peru Free Trade Agreement
- Chapter 16 Canada–Panama Free trade agreement
- Chapter 17 of Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
- The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
- The Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (TCA)
- The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
- The World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP)
- The Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement
It is anticipated to provide the Deliverables and complete the work by 31 March, 2029. Refer to the procurement documents for further details.
Firms that consider themselves qualified to provide these services are invited to submit their Proposals on the forms that are available through MERX or as directed in the procurement documents.
The Museum retains the right to negotiate with the Proponents on any aspect of the procurement.
Proposals may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
Proponents can obtain the award result once posted on MERX.
