Payment Certifier Services for the Chippawa Willoughby Community Centre Project

The City of Niagara Falls has issued Request for Proposals RFP-RCF-FAC-26-54 for Payment Certifier Services for the Chippawa Willoughby Community Centre Project located at 9000 Sodom Rd, Niagara Falls, ON. The selected consultant will be responsible for reviewing and certifying payment applications across three phases: Early Works, a 32-month Design and Construction phase, and a three-month post-completion period for holdback release. Key deliverables include conducting one site inspection per progress draw, verifying milestones such as Substantial Performance and Ready-for-Takeover, and issuing required legislative compliance documentation. The contract also allows for ongoing collaborative project support through hourly advisory and technical services, with some deliverables potentially extending beyond December 2029. Proposals must be submitted via the Bids and Tenders portal by October 14, 2026. The award is based on a total score combining technical criteria and pricing, requiring a minimum threshold of 52.5 points to proceed. Evaluation favors proponents with experience in projects exceeding 35 million dollars, collaborative contracting models like Design-Build, or programmatically similar facilities such as arenas and libraries. The successful proponent must be in good standing with the Ontario Association of Architects or Professional Engineers Ontario, maintain professional liability insurance, and provide WSIB clearance. The agreement is governed by the laws of Ontario and Canada, and any proposals containing escalation clauses will be rejected.