Tender Advertisement #1253260

The selected service provider will be required to provide a broad range of or architectural and engineering (A&E) services in support of various SPC building and infrastructure projects. A typical list of the projects that will be undertaken is provided below:
a. 3 Storey building to commence in 2022 (estimated budget of FJ5M)
b. Office maintenance/ refurbishment Projects
c. New building projects for SPC and for its members countries
The contractor may be engaged for a full package of architectural and engineering (A&E)
design services which may include but not limited to:
a. Site inspections
b. preparation of site and floor plan
c. Maintenance/refurbishing services-
i. providing advisory and providing architectural and engineering service inputs to the scope (designs & costing estimates).
ii. supervision of the intended scope for the above works
d. Construction of new building-
Consulting services where the consulting firm is to provide the following.
i. preliminary conceptual designs (at least 3 options)
ii. provide detail architectural and engineering designs and costs estimates for tender purposes
iii. documentation of tender documents and to lead the evaluation of successful bidder for the construction works.
iv. provide “approved for construction” drawings and specifications taking into account features applicable for green building such as energy efficiency, use of natural light, access for disabled, environmental considerations and in line with SPC’s Social and Environmental Responsibility policy and the relevant Fiji Building codes and standards.
v. preparation of full set of architectural drawings, preparation of preliminary estimates of the project (this may be estimates based on an area and will not be taken as actual cost).
vi. Bill of Quantities
vii. preparation of Bidding documents,
viii. Provide Cost estimate and an indicative schedule and implementation plan with milestones for the construction
ix. responding to request for clarification on bidding documents from bidders
x. Supporting responses in pre-bid meeting technical and procedural clarifications relevant to the design scope
xi. assisting in the technical evaluation of bids and with the selection of the Builder (in line with SPC procurement policy)
xii. Obtaining necessary legislative and municipal approvals in line with local Government Building Code.
xiii. Facilitate issuance of Engineering Certification for SPC construction works
xiv. Oversee the refurbishment works for the projects and report to SPC
xv. Certifying payment requests and invoices submitted by the contractor before submission to SPC for payment
xvi. Report any concerns relating to health and safety during the execution of the project.
xvii. Verify samples and approve before construction.
xviii. Meet regularly with contractors to ensure that all works are carried out in line with the scope of works for the project and material supplied as per requirements.
xix. Monitor and ensure that the project is being implemented in accordance with the plans, on schedule and budget.