Reference number : 1771957 Deadline for receiving complaints: 2023-10-31 Electronically transmitted submission accepted: Yes, in a single submission document Expected duration of the contract without options (in months): 36 Contract to be executed on request: professional services in architecture / planning for the Pierre-Dansereau Science Complex Universite du Quebec a Montreal hereinafter named the Owner, is requesting tenders for professional services in architecture with a view to selecting a firm of professionals for a contract to execution on request for professional architectural services, planning component. These are various specific projects in planning and programming, mainly concerning spaces such as specialized scientific laboratories and other spaces, carried out on request during the contractual period of three (3) years. In order to restrict travel, ensure social distancing and limit the exchange of materials, the Owner strongly suggests that Bidders submit a bid electronically. The Bidder must also plan for delivery times by post or courier which are longer than normal. It is their responsibility to take the necessary precautions to respect the deadlines and times for submitting a bid. Paper format submissions must be presented in sealed envelopes identifying the name of the project. With regard to submissions by electronic means, to be valid and considered they must comply with the instructions presented in Article 7 of the Instructions to Bidders and be received by SEAO no later than the same date and time limit for submitting submissions below. - indicated above. A submission received by fax or email is not acceptable. The bidder must send his bid by courier, in person to the civic address above or in electronic format by SEAO. Only the submission of the firm having an establishment where it carries out its activities on a permanent basis in Quebec, clearly identified in its name and accessible during normal hours will be considered for the purposes of the eligibility of the firm for the presentation of a bid. office or, where an intergovernmental agreement is applicable, in Quebec or in a province or territory covered by this agreement. The firm must have the necessary qualifications, authorizations, permits, licenses, registrations, certificates, accreditations and attestations. Any person or company having obtained the Tender Documents and who does not submit a bid undertakes to complete the "Non-Participation Questionnaire" form included in the Tender Documents at the appendix 8 and send it to UQAM by email at tanguay.karine @uqam.ca . The Owner does not undertake to accept any submissions received. The Owner reserves the right not to consider a request for clarification made by a potential bidder if this request is sent to it less than 3 working days before the deadline set for receipt of bids.