6223 - Prime Consultant (Architectural) New Construction of 6 Classroom Addition at Dormick Park Elementary School

The Board of Education of School District 34 Abbotsford is seeking a Prime Architectural Consultant for the new construction of a six-classroom addition at Dormick Park Elementary School in British Columbia. The project involves a wood or steel prefabricated addition with a capped construction budget of 6,000,000 dollars. The selected consultant will be responsible for managing the design process and all sub-consultants, ensuring compliance with Ministry of Education and Child Care guidelines. The contract will utilize the RAIC 6 - 2018 standard form of agreement with supplementary conditions and a CCDC-5A construction management document. The anticipated contract award is scheduled for December 2026, with a target opening date of January 2028. Proponents must submit a technical proposal not exceeding 25 pages and a separate fee proposal via email by the specified deadline. The selection process follows a three-phase Best Value evaluation: a technical proposal (60 percent), a fee proposal (20 percent), and an interview (20 percent). Professional fees are capped at 10 percent of the anticipated construction cost. Requirements for submission include a signed cover letter, key personnel resumes, and a certificate of professional liability insurance. Key personnel are subject to strict substitution restrictions, requiring written approval from the owner to ensure qualifications remain equal to or greater than the original team.