Owner's Representative Services for Proposed Recreation Facility

The Municipality of the County of Kings, acting as agent for the Towns of Kentville and Wolfville, is seeking qualified design professionals or firms to serve as Owner’s Representative for the design and construction of a regional recreation facility, with an additional replacement arena to be attached by Kentville. The solicitation, identified as 26-17, seeks proposals from architectural and engineering firms capable of providing comprehensive Owner’s Representative services throughout the project lifecycle, with the final scope to be detailed under a CCDC 31-2020E agreement or equivalent professional services contract. The opportunity is open to firms with demonstrated experience in complex public facility projects, and responses are due by June 23, 2026, submitted exclusively through the Nova Scotia Procurement Portal. The solicitation requires applicants to submit a range of certifications and documentation including a completed W-9 form, Noncollusion Affidavit, Certification Regarding Debarment and Suspension, Workers’ Compensation Certificate, and Equal Opportunity Certification, along with a Proposer Questionnaire and any applicable Diversity or HUB certifications. While no federal contract clauses are applicable, the project operates under municipal and provincial procurement guidelines, and compliance with federal standards such as Davis-Bacon labor laws may be implied through funding or regulatory alignment. Evaluation will be conducted through a best-value trade-off process, weighing technical expertise, organizational capability, past performance, and cost efficiency rather than selecting the lowest bidder, as the project demands high-level coordination and professional oversight for a multi-facility public asset. The contract term and performance schedule are contingent upon negotiation following selection, and post-award requirements include proof of employee fingerprinting and tuberculosis clearance, as well as insurance certificates naming the Municipality as additional insured. All submissions must be made via electronic portal, and no paper or email submissions are permitted.