Prequalification for Professional and Technical Services to Perform Peer Review Work

The City of Vaughan is issuing Request for Prequalification RFPQ26-295 to identify qualified professionals for professional and technical peer review services on an as and when required basis. The scope of work involves reviewing core reports and plans, including Subwatershed Studies, Master Environmental and Servicing Plans, Environmental Impact Studies, Natural Heritage Evaluations, and environment-related sections of Planning Justification Reports. Reviews must adhere to the Ontario Stream Assessment Protocol and the Ontario Wetland Evaluation System. This is a prequalification process with no guarantee of work; once a list of qualified professionals is established, the City will solicit competitive quotes for individual assignments, awarding work to the lowest compliant bidder. Submissions must be uploaded electronically to the City's Bidding System by October 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The evaluation consists of a two-stage process, beginning with a pass/fail assessment of mandatory requirements. Mandatory submissions include proof of education in relevant environmental or engineering fields, professional accreditation (such as P.Eng, RPP, or PMP), an organizational chart, and curriculum vitae for the Senior Project Manager and review team. Additionally, respondents must provide supporting documentation for past projects and project management records. All deliverables must be fully accessible according to AODA WCGAG standards and comply with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Successful candidates must provide a WSIB clearance certificate and automobile liability insurance of at least 2,000,000 dollars per occurrence.