Opportunity
CanadaBuys #25-58256
NRC seeks engineering consultant for VIC01 administrative building roof replacement in Victoria, BC
Posted
April 27, 2026
Respond By
May 22, 2026
Identifier
25-58256
NAICS
541330
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking a building envelope engineering consultant for the VIC01 administrative building roof replacement project in Victoria, BC. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC) - Contracting office located at NRC Headquarters, Ottawa, ON - Project Scope: - Roof replacement for VIC01 administrative building, covering the 1951, 1988, and 2000 wings - Services required include: - Conceptual design (up to 2 options, architectural/engineering development, roof safety review, climate-resilient design, cost analysis) - Detailed construction documentation (drawings/specifications for tender, updates, reviews, cost estimates) - Translation of construction documents (bilingual final drawings/specifications) - Services during tender (technical support, site visits, review bidder questions, addenda preparation) - Services during construction (bi-weekly site visits, meetings, clarifications, submittal reviews, change notices, inspections) - Post-construction and project close-out (warranty review, walk-throughs, deficiency and lessons learned reports) - Notable Requirements: - Mandatory site visit - Security requirements - Compliance with Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement - Set-aside for Indigenous businesses - Focus on improving thermal performance per 2020 NECB and implementing fall protection systems - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; requirement is for professional engineering consulting services - Place of Performance: - NRC Victoria Site, 5071 West Saanich Road, Victoria, BC - Contracting office at NRC Headquarters, 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, ON
Description
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking a building envelope engineering consultant for the roof replacement of the VIC01 administrative building, specifically for the wings built in 1951, 1988, and 2000. The procurement covers conceptual design, detailed design for the roof replacement, and services during the tender and construction phases. The contract duration is 12 months, and the procurement method is competitive open bidding. A mandatory site visit is scheduled, and the selection criteria is the highest combined rating of technical merit and price.