February 14, 2023 - Addendum 1 Posted

February 28, 2023 - Addendum 2 Posted

March 8, 2023 - Addendum 3 Posted

March 10, 2023 - Addendum 4 Posted

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CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
COPPER MINE PUMP STATION UPGRADES
RFP NO. 2023-863

Invitation

The Capital Regional District (“CRD”) invites detailed proposals from consultants (the "Proponents") in strict accordance with these Proposal Documents (CRD, RFP No. 2023-863). The proposals will be evaluated for the selection of a consultant (or consultants) with the intent to negotiate to enter into a contract (the “Contract”) to provide the services described in Appendix “A”.
The Capital Regional District (CRD), hereinafter referred to as the "CRD”, invites Proposals for the Copper Mine Pump Station Upgrades.
A Contract will not necessarily result from this Request for Proposal (“RFP”).

 Closing Time and Date for Submission of Proposals

The CRD will accept either a hard copy or an electronic submission.

Hard copy

The CRD will accept three (3) copies of each proposal and one (1) USB, in accordance with the instructions contained herein, at the following specific physical location:

Attention:
Shari McCreesh, Purchaser
Integrated Water Services
Address
Capital Regional District
479 Island Highway
Victoria BC V9B 1H7
Ph: 250-474-9674

Electronic copy

Submit a PDF copy of your Technical Proposal and Financial Proposal (in two separate files), in accordance to the instructions contained herein, to the following email address:
Address: PurchasingIWS@crd.bc.ca
Delays caused by any computer related issues will not be grounds for an extension of the Closing Time. Proposals received electronically with a time stamp after the Closing Time will not be considered.
On or before the following date and time (the “Closing Time”):

Time: 2:00 P.M. [local time]
Date: 17 March 2023

•The CRD reserves the right to extend the Closing Time at its sole discretion.
•Proposals must not be sent by fax.

Not a Tender

This is a Request for Proposal and not a tender call.

Proposal Documents

Each Proponent will ensure it provides its correct name, address, email address, telephone number and facsimile number to the CRD at the time the Proponent receives a set of Proposal Documents.
• Please use and reference the above RFP number on all correspondence.
• Proponents are advised to read and respond appropriately to all sections of the RFP.
• Incomplete proposals may be rejected at the sole discretion of the CRD.

Inquiries

All inquiries related to this RFP, including whether or not the Contract has been awarded, should be directed in writing to the person named below (the “CRD Representative”). Information obtained from any person or source other than the CRD Representative may not be relied upon.

Name: Shari McCreesh, Purchaser
Address: 479 Island Highway, Victoria BC V9B 1H7
Fax: 250-474-9659
Telephone: 250-474-9674
Email: smccreesh@crd.bc.ca

Inquiries should be made no less than seven (7) days prior to Closing Time. The CRD reserves the right not to respond to inquiries made less than seven (7) days prior to Closing Time. Inquiries and responses will be recorded and may be distributed to all Proponents at the discretion of the CRD.

Proponents finding discrepancies or omissions in the Contract or RFP, or having doubts as to the meaning or intent of any provision, should immediately notify the CRD Representative. If the CRD determines that an amendment is required to this RFP, the CRD Representative will issue a written addendum to the Proponents. No oral conversation will affect or modify the terms of this RFP or may be relied upon by any Proponent.

Information Meeting

An information meeting is not applicable and so will not be hosted by the CRD Representative to discuss the CRD’s requirements under this RFP. Addenda

If the CRD determines that an amendment is required to this RFP, the CRD will issue a written addendum and it will be posted to BC Bid and CRD websites. The addendum(s) will be incorporated into and become a part of this RFP. Failure to acknowledge and address all addenda in a Proposal may render the Proposal invalid. It is the sole responsibility of the Respondents to check BC Bid and the CRD websites for addendum(s) prior to submittal.