Reference Number 0000254078 Question Acceptance Deadline 2023/09/01 03:00:00 PM EDT To better understand, communicate, anticipate, and respond to environmental changes, globalization, urbanization, and social transformation, the University of Ottawa is seeking Prequalification Submissions from Urban and Architectural Design Research Consultants (Proponents) whose work and practice are driven by research, systems-thinking, collaboration and the transformation of insightful data into actionable urban strategies and design decisions and who have demonstrable experience in public consultations with Municipalities, Government, Corporations, Housing Organizations, Transport Agencies, K-12 and post- secondary institutions, with the goal of entering into a multi-year contract. The University executes approximately $25 Million in capital projects per year and is planning large-scale redevelopments during the term of the contract, which the University anticipates will involve a significant research component. It is the intention of the University to award VOR contracts to the three (3) highest scoring Proponents. The University reserves the right to increase or decrease, at its discretion, the number of Successful Proponentsbased on the overall scoring results. The Successful Proponents will be required to enter into an agreement with the University under the terms and conditions of this RFSQ, its appendices and any addenda, including the form of agreement as set out in Appendix G-Form of Agreement, attached to this RFSQ, as well as any such other conditions and terms that may be finalized to the satisfaction of the University for a five (5) year period with the option to extend for one (1) additional three (3) year period and one (1) additional two (2) year period at mutual consent. Official bid documents must be obtained from www.merx.com and bid submissions must be done through the Merx platform.