Upgrade Heating Boilers at Crossroads Court

The Onward Homes Society, operating within its mandate to provide high-quality, safe, and energy-efficient affordable housing assets within the Province of Alberta, requires the professional services of a licensed, qualified, and experienced Prime Consultant specializing in mechanical engineering. This Request for Proposal (RFP), issued and managed via the Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC), represents the initial phase of a multi-stage capital asset renewal program designated for the residential housing complex known as Crossroads Court.

The underlying asset comprises a fifty-four(54) unit multi-family residential building that relies completely on a centralized mechanical plant for hydronic space heating . The existing mechanical infrastructure has reached the end of its nominal service life, exhibits declining operational efficiencies, and presents escalating multi-point failure risks that could compromise tenant comfort and safety. To mitigate these risks, stabilize long-term operational expenditures, and significantly reduce the facility’s greenhouse gas footprint, Onward Homes Society is executing a total plant modernization strategy.

The procurement process initiated under this solicitation does not encompass the physical demolition, supply, or construction installation of mechanical equipment. Rather, this opportunity is strictly confined to the procurement of professional engineering consulting services, project management, and construction document preparation.

The successful proponent—hereafter referred to as the "Prime Consultant"—will lead the technical assessment, load calculation, schematic design, detailed engineering drafting, specification compiling, procurement formatting, and post-tender bid leveling required to successfully bring a subsequent, comprehensive construction tender package to the market for mechanical contractors.

The awarded winner must provide a formal Certificate of Insurance as outlined in Section 13 of the Instructions to Bidders and General Conditions of Contract within fifteen calendar days of receiving the official bid acceptance notification.

All technical, commercial, and administrative inquiries regarding this procurement opportunity must be submitted exclusively via email to hasans@onwardhomes.ca. Proponents are strictly prohibited from contacting site personnel, facility managers, or other Onward Homes Society staff directly. Any attempt to bypass this official communication channel may result in immediate disqualification from the bidding process.

To ensure a timely response, all questions must be submitted no later than the official Request for Information (RFI) deadline specified in the solicitation schedule. Emails must include the project name and location in the subject line to ensure accurate routing.

The Society will compile all received questions and issue formal technical clarifications as a public addendum on the Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC). This process ensures all active proponents have equal access to identical information simultaneously. Proponents are responsible for monitoring the APC portal and formally acknowledging all issued addenda within their final proposal submission package.

All technical, commercial, and administrative inquiries regarding this procurement opportunity must be submitted exclusively via email to Hasans@onwardhomes.ca. Proponents are strictly prohibited from contacting site personnel, facility managers, or other Onward Homes Society staff directly. Any attempt to bypass this official communication channel may result in immediate disqualification from the bidding process.

To ensure a timely response, all questions must be submitted no later than the official Request for Information (RFI) deadline specified in the solicitation schedule. Emails must include the project name and location in the subject line to ensure accurate routing.

No Bid Security for Consultant Services

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