Professional Services for Design and Construction of Aquatic Complexes - South Surrey & Existing Guildford Recreation Centre

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1220-050-2011-007

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1. PROJECT OVERVIEW
As part of the Build Surrey Program, the City of Surrey is planning to design and construct two pool complexes in the next five years. One of those complexes is planned to be a new facility in the South Surrey area, and the other is planned to be an addition to the existing Guildford Recreation Centre at 15105 - 105 Avenue.

In preparation for issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for professional services, the City is looking for Expressions of Interest and Statements of Qualifications with the intent of creating a shortlist of architectural and engineering teams. The Intent is to invite 4-6 teams to submit proposals after review of the submissions.

2. PROJECT BACKGROUND
The City is focussed on providing great facilities for our residents, and also looking to provide destinations that will attract people from outside City boundaries. The City would like to increase its presence in the sports competition market as well as create great spaces for residents to learn to swim, to enjoy a fun and healthy environment.

Both complexes will be expected to be World-class facilities, meeting the City’s goals under our Sustainability Charter and Wood First Policy. The aquatic complexes will be known as inclusive and universally accessible facilities embracing our diverse culture and will be approached as LEED Certified or LEED shadowed projects for environmental sustainability.

Both complexes will be built with lane pools, diving facilities and be capable of hosting swim competitions of different levels. Both will have lifestyle pool, hot/warm pool, steam and sauna facilities. It is expected that the lifestyle pool will be best in class and look beyond the region for features that will attract people from throughout the region to Surrey.

The South Surrey Aquatic Complex will be part of a large multi-phased development which will require a Master Planning process for the neighbourhood including analysis of siting for potential recreational and library facilities, sports field and park space, and potential for integration of elementary and high schools and the complimentary uses. The South Surrey Aquatic Complex will include fitness and wellness facilities and the administration space required for the new building. The building will be designed to be expanded in multiple directions to allow for future additions. Parking may be at grade or in a structure. Offsite services will be required to service the site.

The Guildford Aquatic Complex will be an addition to the existing Guildford Recreational Centre, so will include the renovation and expansion of existing administrative, change room and fitness spaces. It will be designed and constructed to allow continuation of existing operations with the least impact. Due to site constraints, the location will likely require the construction of a parking structure.

3. PROJECT DELIVERABLES
The submissions should provide the City with evidence that the team has the expertise and experience to deliver a World Class Aquatic Complex. Other experience and expertise that will be considered an asset:
• Delivery of aquatic facilities that have achieved FINA certification or equivalent
• Structural and mechanical design experience addressing the corrosive pool environment
• Urban Design and integration into the community
• Sustainable design and LEED certification
• Recent Health Ministry certification of pool facilities in British Columbia

For South Surrey, expertise in Master Planning of a recreational and public institution site will be an asset.

For Guildford, experience in design and administration of projects that include the addition of a large facility onto an existing operating facility will be an asset.

4. PROJECT TIMELINE
The City of Surrey has scheduled the design and construction of the South Surrey Pool to take place from 2011 to 2013, and the Guildford Pool to be constructed by 2015. The funding has been approved for design of the South Surrey Pool starting in 2011, and we expect that the request for proposal for that project will be issued in May/June 2011. There is a possibility that design of the Guildford Pool could also start in 2011, depending on upcoming reviews.

5. FURTHER INFORMATION
Sustainability Charter: www.surrey.ca/files/COSSC5final.pdf
Build Surrey Program: www.surrey.ca/files/Build_Surrey.PDF
Wood First Policy: www.surrey.ca/bylawsandcouncillibrary/CR_2010_R238.pdf

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Professional Services for Design and Construction of Aquatic Complexes - South Surrey & Existing Guildford Recreation Centre

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Addendum 1 Aquatic Complexes South Surrey Guildford Rec Centre
Issue Date: May 05, 2011

Addenda
If the City determines that an amendment is required to this Request for Expressions of Interest/Statement of Qualifications, the City Representative will post a written addendum on the City Website that will form part of this RFEOI/SOQ. Upon submitting a Response Respondents will be deemed to have received notice of all addenda.

All inquiries related to this RFEOI/SOQ should be directed in writing to the contact person listed below.

Closing Date:

May 18, 2011 - 4:00 p.m.

Contact:

Kam Grewal, BBA, CMA 
Acting Manager, Purchasing & Accounts Payable
Finance & Technology Department
Tel: (604) 592-7017 Fax: (604) 599-0956
Email: purchasing@surrey.ca

Status:

Shortlisted to be invited to participate in the RFP process:

• CEI Architecture Planning Interiors
• Cannon Design Architecture Inc.
• B+H BuntingCoady
• Walter Francl Architecture Inc.
• Hughes Condon Marler Architects (HCMA)
• Bing Thom Architects