**CCNB IS CURRENTLY SEEKING A CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP A MASTER PLAN FOR FACILITIES AND LAND FOR THE BATHURST CAMPUS. PROPOSALS MUST BE SENT TO THE EMAIL PROVIDED IN THE TENDER DOCUMENT.**
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AMENDMENT #1
-CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO JUNE 7TH.
-CONTRACT START DATE HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO JUNE 18TH.
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AMENDMENT #2
Q.IN SECTION 1.7, AMONG THE EXPECTED SERVICES AND DELIVERABLES, IT STATES: "CONCRETE PROPOSALS FOR THE CREATION OF THE TRAINING AND INNOVATION HUB, INCLUDING NECESSARY INFRASTRUCTURE, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, AND POTENTIAL PARTNERSHIPS." IS IT EXPECTED THAT THE CONSULTANT WILL HAVE TO PROPOSE PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS, OR RATHER PROPOSE HOW THE PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS RESULTING FROM STRATEGIC PLANNING AND ENGAGEMENT WITH STAKEHOLDERS WILL MATERIALIZE ON THE SITE?
A. THE CONSULTANT WILL HAVE TO PROPOSE HOW THE PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS RESULTING FROM STRATEGIC PLANNING AND ENGAGEMENT WITH STAKEHOLDERS WILL MATERIALIZE ON THE SITE.
Q. IN SECTION 2.0, THE 3RD POINT INCLUDES A LIST (STATISTICAL INFORMATION REGARDING STAFF AND STUDENT POPULATION, STRATEGIC PLAN INCLUDING ITS GOALS, STRATEGIES, OBJECTIVES, AND INITIATIVES, ANNUAL BUSINESS PLAN, STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT PLAN, ETC.). DOES THIS LIST CORRESPOND TO INPUTS THAT WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE ENGAGEMENT?
A. ABSOLUTELY, WE WILL PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION TO THE SELECTED CONSULTANT AS EFFICIENTLY AS POSSIBLE.
Q.IN SECTION 2.0, THE 5TH POINT INDICATES THE DELIVERABLE "ESTIMATION OF NECESSARY RESOURCES (FINANCIAL, HUMAN, MATERIAL) TO IMPLEMENT THE MASTER PLAN." COULD YOU PLEASE CLARIFY YOUR EXPECTATIONS REGARDING THIS DELIVERABLE?
A. THE IDEA HERE IS TO PROVIDE US WITH THE NECESSARY RESOURCES IN THESE AREAS TO GUIDE US TOWARDS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROPOSED PLAN.
Q. IN SECTION 2.0, THE 5TH POINT INDICATES THE DELIVERABLES "IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL RISKS RELATED TO THE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF FACILITIES AND GROUNDS" AND "MITIGATION MEASURES AND CONTINUITY PLANS TO ADDRESS THESE RISKS." COULD YOU PLEASE CLARIFY YOUR EXPECTATIONS REGARDING THIS DELIVERABLE?
A. WE WILL IDENTIFY THE POTENTIAL RISKS WE MAY FACE IN THE FUTURE AND DETERMINE HOW TO IMPLEMENT CONCRETE ACTIONS AND MITIGATION MEASURES TO MANAGE THE RISKS LISTED BY THE CONSULTANT IN THEIR REPORT.
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AMENDMENT #3
Q. POINT 2.2 OF THE TENDER DOCUMENT, IT IS REQUESTED TO PROVIDE 3 EXAMPLES OF SIMILAR PROJECTS. IT IS ALSO SPECIFIED THAT: "THESE REFERENCES MUST BE LISTED IN THE SOLUTION DETAILS/REQUIREMENTS (ANNEX B) - SECTION B1, UNDER '1.0 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS'." IS IT POSSIBLE TO CLARIFY THIS REQUIREMENT, GIVEN THAT THE DESIGNATED SECTION DOES NOT APPEAR IN ANNEX B OF THE SPECIFICATIONS?
A. AN OMISSION HAS OCCURED, AND AN ""ANNEX C"" WILL BE ADDED TO THE TENDER TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION.
Q. ON PAGE 9 OF THE TENDER DOCUMENT, VALUE-ADDED DELIVERABLES ARE MENTIONED, SUCH AS OBSERVATIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF BEST POST-SECONDARY PRACTICES, AND A SPACE UTILIZATION STUDY. SHOULD THESE VALUE-ADDED DELIVERABLES BE INCLUDED IN THE GENERAL COSTS OF THE CONTRACT, OR SHOULD THEY BE PROPOSED AS OPTIONS, AS COMPLEMENTARY SERVICES?
A. THE VALUE-ADDED DELIVERABLES SHOULD BE PROPOSED AS OPTIONS OR COMPLEMENTARY SERVICES, WITH A SEPARATE AMOUNT FOR EACH OF THESE OPTIONS. THE CCNB MAY OR MAY NOT CHOOSE TO PROCEED WITH ONE OR MORE OF THESE VALUE-ADDED SERVICES LATER.
Q. COULD YOU CLARIFY THE CCNB'S EXPECTATIONS REGARDING THE TYPE AND NUMBER OF ENGAGEMENT AND CONSULTATION ACTIVITIES DESIRED AS PART OF THE CONTRACT?
A. CCNB WOULD LIKE THE CONSULTANT TO SPECIFY THE TYPE AND NUMBER OF ENGAGEMENT AND CONSULTATION ACTIVITIES ENVISIONED AS PART OF THE CONTRACT. WE ALSO EXPECT THE CONSULTANT TO PROPOSE, BASED ON THEIR EXPERTISE, AN EFFECTIVE APPROACH TO ENGAGE ALL STAKEHOLDERS, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THEIR RESPECTIVE NEEDS AND INTERESTS. THE CONSULTANT'S EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS WILL BE CRUCIAL TO ENSURE INCLUSIVE AND PRODUCTIVE ENGAGEMENT.
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