REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
A Collect-hold-and-release Community Aquarium for the Halifax Regional Municipality: A Feasiblity Study
Back to the Sea is seeking qualified consultants to complete a feasibility study that will examine a proposed permanent community aquarium facility to be located in the Halifax Regional Municipality. The Back to the Sea Society has identified a need for external expertise in planning, engineering, and design, and welcomes submissions from respondents for the following deliverables.
As indicated in the RFP, Ocean to Eye level is available to help the selected proponent with the scope of work. See this document for some details on their contributions.
The Calendar of events is as follows:
*Given the current situation with COVID-19 and the need for everyone to change their daily routines, switch to working remotely and adjust to this tough times, we have extended the submission deadline by one week.
A Collect-hold-and-release Community Aquarium for the Halifax Regional Municipality: A Feasiblity Study
Back to the Sea is seeking qualified consultants to complete a feasibility study that will examine a proposed permanent community aquarium facility to be located in the Halifax Regional Municipality. The Back to the Sea Society has identified a need for external expertise in planning, engineering, and design, and welcomes submissions from respondents for the following deliverables.
- Final scenario and financial analysis report, complete with recommended building specifications and environmental/accessibility considerations.
- A sample roadmap outlining suggested next steps for Back to the Sea.
As indicated in the RFP, Ocean to Eye level is available to help the selected proponent with the scope of work. See this document for some details on their contributions.
The Calendar of events is as follows:
- RFP issuance date: Monday, February 24th, 2020
- Deadline for respondents to ask questions: Friday, March 20th, 2020, 5:00 PM (AST) ➢ Postponed to Monday March 30th, 2020, 5:00 PM (AST)*
- Deadline for proposal submissions: Friday, March 27th , 2020, 5:00 PM (AST) ➢ Postponed to Friday April 10th, 2020, 5:00 PM (AST)*
- Contract award (target): April 2020
- Project kickoff (target): May 2020
*Given the current situation with COVID-19 and the need for everyone to change their daily routines, switch to working remotely and adjust to this tough times, we have extended the submission deadline by one week.
Back to the Sea would like to thank the following supporters for making this next phase possible:
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Halifax Regional Municipality - District 5, with compliments of Councillor Sam Austin |
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