Basic Information

Reference Number

0000289765

Issuing Organization

Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

222-WCB-25-028

Title

Architectural & Engineering Services (333 Broadway Plaza)

Source ID

PP.CO.MB.779467.C81840

Details

Location

Canada, Manitoba, Winnipeg

Purchase Type

Duration: 8 months

Description

The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) invites firms to submit a Proposal for the following: Complete an architectural and engineering review of the exterior plaza area surrounding the WCB's head office building, located at 333 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba, and then prepare tender documents and provide contract management services as the owner's consultant for the construction project.

Description of Services

The Contractor will work closely with the WCB's Executive Management Committee and Facilities management to deliver a comprehensive plaza space planning option(s), recognizing that aspects of the building and its contents are classified as heritage resources pursuant to The Heritage Resources Act (Manitoba).

The Contractor will conduct a comprehensive architectural and engineering review of the exterior plaza area surrounding the WCB's head office building, located at 333 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba and then make recommendations to the WCB with regard to repairs and improvements. This will include, but not be limited to, the following investigations:

(a) Review of plaza surfaces, furniture, stairs, electrical outlets for wear and damages;
(b) Review of concrete plaza panels for condition & height differences;
(c) Resetting parking lot granite box edges of plaza;
(d) Evaluation of electrical outlets/wiring & repairs required on plaza face; and
(e) Sitting bench repairs.

Subject to approval by the WCB to proceed with the recommended scope of work, the Contractor shall provide the following:

(a) Preparation of construction documents/drawings;
(b) Assistance with tendering process including evaluation of bids, preparation of the CCDC contract with supplementary conditions, supporting documents, and copyright seals for execution;
(c) Construction Administration (as the WCB's consultant under the CCDC); and
(d) Commissioning.

The WCB anticipates utilizing the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract) with supplementary conditions to enter into a contract with the best-ranked vendor to perform as the contractor to complete the construction project.

The WCB is a public body which is subject to applicable trade agreements, including but not limited to the New West Partnership Trade Agreement, which requires the WCB to tender its construction projects valued over Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) on MERX. For the WCB's ongoing interior renovation project the WCB issued a RFVQ (Request for Vendor Proposals) and RFP (Request for Proposals) on MERX.

The Services shall normally be performed during Business Hours. However, the WCB may request some of the Services to be performed outside Business Hours from time to time, as deemed necessary, in the unfettered discretion of the WCB. Services may need to be performed outside Business Hours if it involves any task that may be disruptive to the ongoing business operations. The Contractor shall not be entitled to charge overtime rates unless specified in the Fee Schedule

The Vendor must have experience and knowledge with the following:

a) Architectural site works with buildings of similar vintage;
b) Electrical & structural engineering; and
c) Working on heritage designated building exteriors.

The Proposal should include qualifications of all its resources that may be assigned to provide the Services in their stated fields, along with any heritage resource impact assessment experience they possess.

The Proposal should include an overview of the proposed resource(s) being offered, including profiles of work which highlight their experience performing similar projects.

Even if the Contractor is not required under The Workers Compensation Act to have and maintain workers compensation coverage in Manitoba, the WCB shall require the Contractor to purchase and maintain workers compensation coverage for its workers who will be providing the Services in Manitoba.

The Services shall be provided onsite at the WCB's facilities and from the Contractor's facilities located in Canada, as applicable, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

It is expected the construction project will be completed within an eight (8) month period with a preferred start date for the Services of May 1, 2025 (for the construction project to have a completion date on or before December 31, 2025). The WCB shall have an irrevocable option to extend the Services on the same terms and conditions and fees if unforeseen delays are encountered in completion of the construction project.
Mandatory Onsite Visit

Vendors must attend onsite for a walk-through inspection of the office facilities located at 333 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba (the "Mandatory Onsite Visit"). The WCB will provide one (1) Mandatory Onsite Visit on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. MB Time. Due to restricted access throughout the WCB facilities, late arrivals will not be allowed to catch up with the group. Vendors are required to have a representative attend the Mandatory Onsite Visit for that Vendor's Proposal to be considered. All attending representatives will be required to sign a "Pledge of Confidentiality & Restriction on Use of Information" due to possible contact with WCB confidential information during the Mandatory Onsite Visit. Vendors are strongly encouraged confirm their attendance with Ray Daumler, Director, Administrative Services (1-204-954-4444), if they plan to participate.

Vendors are not permitted to contact any employees, officers, or agents of the WCB for matters regarding this RFP, except in writing to the Agreement Administrator. Failure to adhere to this rule may result in the disqualification of a Vendor and rejection of its Proposal.

Dates

Publication

2025/03/20 05:39:08 PM CDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2025/04/03 02:00:00 PM CDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing DateA - Previous Amendment

2025/04/17 02:00:00 PM CDT

Onsite Visit

2025/03/27 01:00:00 PM CDT

Contact Information

Agreement Administrator

AgreementAdministrator@wcb.mb.ca

Pre-Bidding Events

Event Type

Onsite Visit

Attendance

Mandatory

Event date

2025/03/27 01:00:00 PM CDT

Location

333 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Event Note

Vendors must attend onsite for a walk-through inspection of the office facilities located at 333 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba (the "Mandatory Onsite Visit"). The WCB will provide one (1) Mandatory Onsite Visit on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. MB Time. Due to restricted access throughout the WCB facilities, late arrivals will not be allowed to catch up with the group. Vendors are required to have a representative attend the Mandatory Onsite Visit for that Vendor's Proposal to be considered. All attending representatives will be required to sign a "Pledge of Confidentiality & Restriction on Use of Information" due to possible contact with WCB confidential information during the Mandatory Onsite Visit. Vendors are strongly encouraged confirm their attendance with Ray Daumler, Director, Administrative Services (1-204-954-4444), if they plan to participate.
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Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic Bid Submission

Pricing

In attached document

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Bid Documents	Documents defining the proposal	Yes	No
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