Canada - Notice of Intent to Direct Award - Matsqui Dike Sinkhole Remediation Phase 2

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File: 1220-2024-3172 – Matsqui Dike Sinkhole Remediation Phase 2Notice of Intent to Award a ContractNotice is hereby given that the City of Abbotsford (the “City”) is contemplating making a direct award of a contract to Onsite Engineering Ltd. (the “Service Provider”) for the following:• Matsqui Dike Sinkhole Remediation Phase 2BackgroundThe City published RFP 1220-2021-2673 and RFP 1220-2021-2673A. As the City did not receive any acceptable submissions, the contract was direct awarded to Onsite Engineering Ltd. in the amount of $154,366.00 CAD plus applicable taxes. A second phase is required to determine if any sinkhole/voids are remaining under the Matsqui Pump Station flood boxes.Scope of Services or SpecificationsThe scope includes:Engineering Services – Civil, Geotechnical, and Environmental for investigation to determine if any sinkhole/voids are remaining under the Matsqui Pump Station flood boxes after the earlier repairs to sink hole to the east of the flood boxes.Scope includes for a design solution and construction services for remediation in the event that the investigation determines that sinkhole/voids are present. The value of this work is approximately $160,000.00 CAD.Rationale for Contemplating a Direct AwardThe City is contemplating a direct award with the Supplier for the following reasons:• With the objectives of public security and safety and the protection of human, animal and plant life and health and due to the unpredictability of severe weather events, it is important that the provision of services be expedited as delays increase the risks of Matsqui Prairie being flooded.Contract Value:The value of the contract is expected not to exceed $315,000.00 CAD plus applicable taxes.Submission of Objection NoticeAny Respondents that still wish to object to this decision they should email their objection to the attention of Sailesh Kapadia, Buyer III, Procurement Services at https://abbotsford.bidsandtenders.ca by Friday, October 11, 2024 no later than 2:00 p.m. local time.Submissions by other methods will not be accepted.Respondents objecting must outline specific reasons for their objection in their email as well as demonstrate their ability to perform the contemplated work and/or services and show availability and resources. The Respondent’s ability to provide goods and services of the same or better quality and price and within the required period will be the key criteria used in the consideration of any Respondent’s objections.

Opportunity closing date

11 October 2024

Value of contract

to be confirmed