Independent Commissioning Authority Services

REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS FOR STANDING OFFER AGREEMENT

The City of Surrey (the “City”) invites detailed Standing Offers from experienced and qualified applicants to submit an application on the form attached as Schedule B – Application for Standing Offer Agreement (the “Application”) for the performance of commissioning services as more particularly described in Schedule A – Scope of Services (the “Services”). The commissioning service provider is free to suggest changes that improve this process; however, the intent of the Services defined herein shall be considered the preferred acceptable performance of the commissioning service provider.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The City of Surrey’s Capital Programs department intends to engage an independent commissioning authority (CxA) to oversee the planning and implementation of various infrastructure initiatives, such as recreation centres, aquatic facilities, libraries, community centres, fire halls, and other operation facilities. Capital projects may include, new builds, major expansion and major renovations and upgrades. As the City has limited in-house project management resources, the City is seeking an independent CxA to support the City’s capital construction projects management team in the successful planning and delivery of current and future capital project programs as directed by Council it is anticipated for the next 3-5 years on an “as and when needed” basis under a standing offer arrangement.

ADDENDA

If the City determines that an amendment is required to this RFA-SOA, the City Representative will issue a written addendum by posting it on the BC Bid Website at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca and the City Website at www.surrey.ca (collectively, the “Websites”), and upon posting, any addenda will form part of this RFA-SOA. It is the responsibility of Applicants to check the Websites for addenda. The only way this RFA-SOA may be added to, or amended in any way, is by a formal written addendum. No other communication, whether written or oral, from any person will affect or modify the terms of this RFA-SOA or may be relied upon by any Applicant. By delivery of an Applications, the Applicant is deemed to have received, accepted and understood the entire RFA-SOA, including any and all addenda.

All inquiries related to this RFA-SOA should be directed in writing to purchasing@surrey.ca.