Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Services for CUAS Program Site Improvements, Ottawa, ON

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is soliciting architectural and engineering services for the renovation and expansion of the TPOF Building and existing CDT Test Area in Ottawa, Ontario, under solicitation number 202603995, titled Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Services for CUAS Program Site Improvements. The project requires a lead architectural firm with a multi-disciplinary team of sub-consultants to deliver comprehensive services including pre-design, design development, construction documentation, tender support, construction oversight, commissioning, and post-construction activities aligned with the RCMP’s Project Delivery Manual and CSA Z320 standards. Work scope includes upgrading Building 418, a prefabricated Quonset hut, to meet storage and security needs, expanding the training runway and compound, and ensuring uninterrupted operations throughout construction. All services must comply with federal, provincial, and municipal regulations, with the more stringent standard prevailing in case of conflict. The contract has a base term of three years and two months from award, with an irrevocable option for Canada to extend under identical terms to align with the associated construction contract and warranty periods. Proposals must be submitted as separate technical and financial PDFs via email, not exceeding 60 pages, by the deadline of June 23, 2026. The evaluation is based on a 100-point scoring system with six weighted factors: proponent project achievements (20 points), key sub-consultant achievements (15 points), understanding of the project (15 points), scope of services (15 points), and key personnel achievements (10 points), with a mandatory minimum passing score of 60 points required for consideration. Pricing is structured with a fixed fee for required services and time-based fees or disbursements for additional services, with no markup allowed on translation or other disbursements. Eligibility is restricted to Canadian suppliers and those from applicable trading partners under the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement, with mandatory compliance including Indigenous participation reporting, Green Government initiatives, environmental assessments, and full security clearance requirements. All team members requiring access to sensitive areas or information must hold RCMP security clearances commensurate with the sensitivity of the work, with the proponent responsible for managing clearance applications, reporting personnel changes, and ensuring ongoing compliance with the Security Requirements Check List. The Consultant must establish a quality control process, submit deliverables in searchable PDF format with responses to feedback provided in editable Word or Excel documents, and maintain professional accountability for