CanadaBuys #26-309413

Quantity Surveying and Project Management Support for Canadian Embassy Relocation in Côte d'Ivoire

This opportunity involves professional services for the relocation and fit-out of the Embassy of Canada in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. - Government Buyer: - Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD), also referenced as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (MAECD) - Contracting office located at 125 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - Services Requested: - Quantity Surveying Services - Cost estimation, review of cost estimates and bills of quantities, cost analysis reports, support for contract administration, and project closeout - Preparation of work plans, pre-tender estimates, bid evaluation, invoice and change order review, and final documentation - Must reflect both local (Ivorian) and international market conditions and comply with Canadian and Ivorian standards - Project Management Support Services - Part-time, high-level support (2-3 days per week) throughout all project phases: feasibility, design, construction, closeout, and warranty - Strategic construction advice, risk assessment and prevention planning, legal and regulatory advice, coordination with authorities, cost and schedule monitoring, change order coordination, site liaison, reporting, delay analysis, and quality assurance - Deliverables include construction strategy memos, risk assessments, daily/weekly progress reports, and close-out reports - Bilingual resources (English and French) required - Scope and Locations: - Main project: Fit-out of approximately 1,000 m2 of leased office space for the Embassy of Canada in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire - Optional services may extend to up to eight additional Canadian missions in West Africa (e.g., Abuja, Bamako, Cotonou, Dakar, Algiers, Tunis, Ouagadougou) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Expertise in both local Ivorian and international markets - Compliance with Canadian and Ivorian standards - Bilingual service delivery (English and French) - Quality assurance and risk management are emphasized - Selection based on highest combined rating of technical merit and price - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - No product line items or equipment procurement; this is a professional services contract

Description

The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) is seeking Quantity Surveying and Project Management Support services for the fit-out of a leased office space of approximately 1,000 m2 for the new Embassy of Canada in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. The contract duration is estimated at 25 months starting from June 1, 2026. The services require expertise in both the local Ivorian and international markets to support the embassy's specialized construction and office fit-out needs. The procurement method is competitive open bidding with selection based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price.

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