Renovation of a municipal facility in Ottawa, Ontario. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility.

This project is the third phase of the MAGs Virtual Hybrid Hearing (VHH) initiative. The Intent of the project is to prepare courtrooms to be equipped with AV Technology as per JVN/SOLGEN Facilities Scope of Work (FSOW) and Built Ready Drawings. This initiative promotes the adoption of a video first approach, that prioritizes video conferencing as the first option for most types of in-custody court appearances, to modernize and integrate the criminal justice system in Ontario, improve effectiveness and efficiencies, promote public safety and security and increase access to justice. The Intent of the Project is to Prepare Courtrooms to Be Equipped With New Av Technology as Per Jvn/solgen Facilities Scope of Work (Fsow) and Built Ready Drawings. A Sample Fsow Has Been Provided for Reference at Rfp Stage. The Overall Scope of Work for the Project Will Go Beyond the Jvn's Fsow in Order to Have the Necessary Electrical/conduiting, Cabling for Data (Where Applicable), Power Management. Architectural & Interior Finishes, Patch & Paint and Environmental Dss Abatement Complete. The New Av Equipment (Microphones, Video, Screens, Speakers, Servers, Racks, Etc.) Will Be Procured, Delivered, Installed, and Commissioned by Solgen-jvn Justice Video Networks (as Owner Supplied Equipment). The Scope of This Project Will Include, but is Not Limited to: Millwork Modification to Dais, Installation of Plywood Backing/blocking, and Nut Inserts for Mounting of Monitor Brackets, Etc. Setting Up Tracks for Cabling, Wall and Ceiling Repairs Post Conduit Installation, Fire Protection Caulking/sealant to Be Applied to Any Conduit Through Wall Penetrations, Paint and Make Good All Ceiling, Wall and Flooring Surfaces as Required. Review of Site Specific Conditions Such as Electrical Panels Capacity, Supplementary Cooling Requirements for Equipment/server Racks, Etc. During Construction Stage, Completed Courtrooms Will Be Handed Over to the Ministry as They Are Completed. Allow for (15) Occupancy Sign-off Site Meetings. This Project Will Be Delivered in (2) Two Phases, as Per Breakdown Below. Proponents Are to Account for (5) Five Separate Bid Packages. Project Phasing Has Been Determined According to the Expected Release Dates of Jvns Fsows. Phase 1A: Building# B19890 - Napanee Courthouse, 41 Dundas St W. Building B20705 - Ottawa courthouse, 161 Elgin St. Building B2017 - L'Original Courthouse, 1023 King St. Building B19790 - L'Original Courthouse, 59 Court St. Phase 2A: Building B20893 - Lindsay Courthouse, 440 Kent St. Building B20616 - Peterborough Courthouse, 470 Water St. Phase 2B: Building B20016 - Perth Courthouse, 43 Drummond St. Building B19570 - Cobourg Courthouse, 860 William St. Building B11228 - Picton Courthouse, 44 Union St. Phase 2C: Building B70451 - Cornwall Courthouse, 29 Second St W. Building B91122 - Brockville Courthouse, 41 Courthouse Square. TIMELINE: An RFP for design services has been issued by Colliers. Question Acceptance Deadline: 2024/08/09 02:00:00 PM EDT. *The construction budget allocated at the Project initiation phase is in the range of $2M to $3M. The construction budget does not include contingencies or planning and design budget. Official bid documents must be obtained from www.merx.com and bid submissions must be done through the Merx platform.