Request for Proposal. Safety Codes Services Building, Plumbing, Gas & Electrical Disciplines

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1 Request for Proposal June 22, 2016 Safety Codes Services Building, Plumbing, Gas & Electrical Disciplines *Please note that a separate contract will be required for the Town of Drumheller and Palliser Regional Municipal Services.* Representing the Member Municipalities of: M.D. of Acadia Town of Hanna Village of Acme Village of Linden Village of Carbon Village of Morrin Town of Castor Village of Munson Village of Cereal Town of Oyen Village of Consort County of Paintearth Town of Coronation Special Areas #2, #3, & #4 Village of Delia Starland County Town of Drumheller Town of Trochu Village of Empress Village of Veteran Village of Halkirk Village of Youngstown Village of Hussar Village of Rockyford Village of Standard Proposal Closes on July 7, :00 PM MDT Town of Drumheller 224 Centre Street Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y4 Telephone: (403) jsteeper@dinosaurvalley.com

2 1.0 INVITATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSAL Your organization is hereby invited to submit a proposal for the provision of Safety Codes Services in the Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Gas disciplines to the Town of Drumheller/Palliser Regional Municipal Services, as detailed in this Request for Proposal. Request for Proposal: /APC AB Description: Safety Codes Services in the Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Gas Disciplines Date Issued: June 22, 2016 Closing Date: July 7, 2016 Closing Time: 2:00 PM MDT This Request for Proposal does not commit the Town of Drumheller/Palliser Regional Municipal Services to award a contract or pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a proposal, or attendance at any meetings with the Town of Drumheller/Palliser Regional Municipal Services staff relative to this proposal. 2.0 INSTRUCTION TO PROPONENTS 2.1 Inquiries Refer all proposal inquiries to Julie Steeper - jsteeper@dinosaurvalley.com 2.2 Proposal Return Request for Proposal submissions shall be sealed and enclosed in envelopes or containers clearly marked with the Request for Proposal number and addressed to: Town of Drumheller 224 Centre Street Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y4 Attention: Ray Romanetz, C.A.O Safety Codes Services Building, Plumbing, Gas & Electrical Disciplines Town of Drumheller 224 Centre Street Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y4 Telephone: (403) jsteeper@dinosaurvalley.com

3 Proposals must be received at the front reception desk of the Town of Drumheller office by the closing time and date set forth or they will not be accepted. Proposals received late will be returned to the proponent unopened. Faxed proposals will not be accepted nor considered. Any proposals that are received via facsimile will be returned by mail to the proponent. 2.3 Proposal Copies The Proponent shall provide 2 copies of the proposal. 3.0 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 Proposal Format Proponent s submission must be prepared in the same order in which section 3 of this RFP has been prepared. 3.2 Letter of Transmittal A Letter of Transmittal or covering letter, dated and signed by an official authorized to negotiate, make commitments, and provide any clarifications with respect to the proposal on behalf of the vendor. 3.3 Executive Summary An Executive Summary which will include, a brief corporate profile which will cover the organization s key attributes, office location, and recent proof that the organization is in good standing with the Safety Codes Council and the Worker s Compensation Board. 3.4 Response to Requirements Proponent s bids will be based on the Uniform Quality Management Plan attached as Schedule A and forming part of this Request for Proposal. Proponents are required to detail their organization s ability to satisfy, at minimum, all aspects of the requirements as outlined in this section. A. Permit Issuance Support B. Compliance Monitoring C. Permit Closure: This section must detail Proponent s expiry policy, verification of compliance policy and no entry policy. D. Required Permits: How the proponent will ensure that all development obtains the required Safety Codes Permits. Town of Drumheller 224 Centre Street Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y4 Telephone: (403) jsteeper@dinosaurvalley.com

4 E. Availability: How the proponent will make Safety Codes Officers available for consultation with Municipal departments including but not limited to the Planning and Development Department, Fire Department, Engineering Department etc. F. Order Procedures: How the proponent will undertake enforcement action if necessary. G. Training: Proponent s bids must include information relative to training including but not limited to: Training to ensure that the proponent s Safety Codes Officers and other organization employees receive all professional development and educational upgrades necessary to maintain their certification and designation. Training for the proponent s Safety Codes Officers and other organization employees with respect to the Town of Drumheller/Palliser Regional Municipal Services QMP. Continued training and support for the Planning and Development Services department with respect to the issuance of permits, the proponent s service delivery model and methodologies, etc. Orientation for the remaining members of the Planning and Development Department, with respect to the Safety Codes Act, the issuance of permits, process, etc. H. Transition Plan: How the transition of Safety Code Services to the Agency will be managed. I. Data Management: Manage records using the Safety Codes Council Electronic Safety Information Tracking Environment (ESITE). J. Note that Palliser has arranged for certain permitting features to be delivered by the Town of Drumheller as per the Palliser Regional Municipal Services Regional Safety Code Administration Agreement, copies of which are available upon request. K. E-Permit Tracking: Safety Codes Council Electronic Safety Information Tracking Environment (ESITE) system will be used for permit tracking and support will be provided to member municipalities regarding its utilization. Town of Drumheller 224 Centre Street Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y4 Telephone: (403) jsteeper@dinosaurvalley.com

5 3.5 Proposed Safety Codes Officers Proponents must provide resumes for the Safety Codes Officers who will be assigned to provide Safety Codes Services to Palliser Regional Municipal Services Resumes must include, for each SCO: their level of certification background and training, years of experience, experience in similar municipalities 3.6 Insurance Proponents are required to submit with their proposal evidence of the following Insurance Coverage: A. Comprehensive or Commercial General Liability in an amount of not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) inclusive per occurrence, and annual aggregate, if any, of not less than five million dollars ($5,000,000.00) insuring against bodily injury or damage to property of others (including loss of use thereof). B. All Risks Liability to include Valuable Paper and Records Insurance on all such items pertaining to the Services in an amount adequate to enable their reconstruction. C. Errors and Omissions in an amount not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence. D. Automobile Liability Insurance in respect of vehicles that are required by law to be insured under a contract of a Motor Vehicle Policy, shall have limits of not less than five million dollars (5,000,000.00) inclusive per occurrence for bodily injury, death, and damage to property, covering all vehicles owned or leased by the contractor, in the following forms endorsed to provide the Town of Drumheller/Palliser Regional Municipal Services with not less than thirty (30) days written notice in advance of any cancellation, change or amendment restricting coverage. 4.0 FEE SCHEDULE Proponent s bids must include completed fee schedules that are attached with Schedule B. The bid must include what services will be delivered based on fees submitted with Schedule B. Proponent s bids must also specify what additional charges may be incurred by the Town of Drumheller/Palliser Regional Municipal Services for services over and above the QMP requirements. 5.0 CONTRACT The term of the contract between the Town of Drumheller/Palliser Regional Municipal Services and the successful bidder will be three years with an option for extensions if mutually agreed upon by all parties. Town of Drumheller 224 Centre Street Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y4 Telephone: (403) jsteeper@dinosaurvalley.com

6 6.0 EVALUATION Proposals will be evaluated in two stages. The first stage will consist of a review of all proposals to ensure that each proposal was received on time and that the proposal is compliant with all other submission requirements. Proposals found to be non-compliant will be returned and given no further consideration. The second stage will consist of an evaluation of the written proposal, verbal presentation and references. Proponents will be evaluated according to the following factors: 1. Qualifications of personnel to be assigned 25% 2. Availability and capability to meet work requirements 20% 3. Familiarity with the regions existing infrastructure, soil conditions & engineering standards 20% 4. Related experience on similar projects 15% 5. Fee Structure 20% 7.0 APPROVAL PROCESS Administration will forward a recommendation on the successful proponent s bid to a meeting with the Town of Drumheller/Palliser Regional Municipal Services for approval. 8.0 PROPOSAL REJECTION The lowest cost Proposal, or any or all Proposals may be rejected. Town of Drumheller 224 Centre Street Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y4 Telephone: (403) jsteeper@dinosaurvalley.com

7 Schedule A Town of Drumheller/Palliser Regional Municipal Services Current Uniform UQMP Town of Drumheller 224 Centre Street Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y4 Telephone: (403) jsteeper@dinosaurvalley.com

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59 Schedule B Town of Drumheller/Palliser Regional Municipal Services - Fee Schedules Structure Town of Drumheller 224 Centre Street Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y4 Telephone: (403) jsteeper@dinosaurvalley.com

60 SAFETY CODES NOTES: Safety Codes Council Levies are not included in permit fees. $ 3.00 fax/photo copy fee may be applied to permit where applicable A method of payment must accompany all permits before they will be processed. Methods of payment include cash, cheques, visa or master card Commencement of construction prior to obtaining a permit may result in a fine or a permit fee doubling in required amount Cancellation and refund of a permit refund and amount to be determined at the time of cancellation (minimum hold back 33%). No refund will apply after a time lapse of three months of date of issuance. Town of Drumheller 224 Centre Street Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y4 Telephone: (403) jsteeper@dinosaurvalley.com

61 Manufactured Home Placement Agency Fee (on Blocking or Piles) $ Modular Home / Move-on Relocation (on crawlspace or basement) (based on square footage of main floor) $ Minimum Fee $ Agency Fee (per square foot) New Residential Single Family Dwelling Square Footage (based on total developed square footage) 0 to 1,200 square feet $ 1,201 to 1,500 square feet $ 1,501 to 2,000 square feet $ 2,001 to 2,500 square feet $ 2,500 to 3,000 square feet $ 3,001 to 3,500 square feet $ 3,501 to 4,000 square feet $ 4,001 to 4,500 square feet $ 4,501 to 5,000 square feet $ Over 5000 square feet $ Agency Fee Residential Addition / Renovation / Garage, etc. (based on a price per $1,000 of construction value) Description Agency Fee per $1,000 of construction value $ Minimum Fee $ Multi-Housing Residential and Non- Residential (based on a price per $1,000 of construction value) Description Agency Fee per $1,000 of construction value $ Minimum Fee $ Town of Drumheller 224 Centre Street Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y4 Telephone: (403) jsteeper@dinosaurvalley.com

62 Demolition Description Agency Fee (based on a price per $1,000 of demolition value) per $1,000 of demolition value $ Minimum Fee $ Oil & Gas Description Agency Fee All Oil & Gas Installations % of permit fee Minimum Fee $ Additional 4% Safety Code Council Levy added to cost of permit - Minimum $4.50 Town of Drumheller 224 Centre Street Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y4 Telephone: (403) jsteeper@dinosaurvalley.com

63 Town of Drumheller/Palliser Electrical Permits New Residential Single Family Dwelling Square Footage Agency Fee (based on square footage) 0 to 1,200 square feet $ 1,201 to 1,500 square feet $ 1,501 to 2,000 square feet $ 2,001 to 2,500 square feet $ 2,500 to 3,000 square feet $ 3,001 to 4,000 square feet $ 4,001 to 5,000 square feet $ over 5,000 square feet $ Add $ for homeowner permits Miscellaneous Description Agency Fee Permanent and Temporary Service Connection Manufactured Home on Blocking or Piles $ $ Additional 4% Safety Code Council Levy added to cost of permit - Minimum $4.50 Town of Drumheller 224 Centre Street Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y4 Telephone: (403) jsteeper@dinosaurvalley.com

64 Town of Drumheller/Palliser Electrical Permits Contract Value Agency Fee Contract Value Agency Fee $0.00 to $1, $ $140, to $150, $ $1, to $3, $ $150, to $160, $ $3, to $3, $ $160, to $170, $ $3, to $4, $ $170, to $180, $ $4, to $4, $ $180, to $190, $ $4, to $6, $ $190, to $200, $ $6, to $8, $ $200, to $210, $ $8, to $10, $ $210, to $220, $ $10, to $14, $ $220, to $230, $ $14, to $18, $ $230, to $240, $ $18, to $22, $ $240, to $250, $ $22, to $26, $ $250, to $300, $ $26, to $30, $ $300, to $350, $ $30, to $34, $ $350, to $400, $ $34, to $38, $ $400, to $450, $ $38, to $42, $ $450, to $500, $ $42, to $46, $ $500, to $550, $ $46, to $50, $ $550, to $600, $ $50, to $60, $ $600, to $650, $ $60, to $70, $ $650, to $700, $ $70, to $80, $ $700, to $750, $ $80, to $90, $ $750, to $800, $ $90, to $100, $ $800, to $850, $ $100, to $110, $ $850, to $900, $ $110, to $120, $ $900, to $950, $ $120, to $130, $ $950, to $1,000, $ $130, to $140, $ Add $ for each additional $100,000 (or portion of) after $1,000,000 Additional 4% Safety Code Council Levy added to cost of permit - Minimum $4.50 Add $ for homeowner permits Town of Drumheller 224 Centre Street Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y4 Telephone: (403) jsteeper@dinosaurvalley.com

65 Town of Drumheller/Palliser Gas Permits Residential Number of Outlets Agency Fee 1 $ 2 $ 3 $ 4 $ 5 $ 6 $ 7 $ 8 $ 9 $ 10 $ Fee for each outlet over 10 $ Miscellaneous Description Agency Fee Secondary Gas Line (Gas Co-op) $ Propane Tank Installation $ Additional 4% Safety Code Council Levy added to cost of permit - Minimum $4.50 Town of Drumheller 224 Centre Street Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y4 Telephone: (403) jsteeper@dinosaurvalley.com

66 Town of Drumheller/Palliser Gas Permits Non-Residential BTU Input Agency Fee New Installations 0 to 50,000 $ Temporary Heat 50,001 to 100,000 $ Replacement Appliances 100,001 to 150,000 $ 150,001 to 200,000 $ 200,001 to 250,000 $ 250,001 to 300,000 $ 300,001 to 350,000 $ 350,001 to 400,000 $ 400,001 to 450,000 $ 450,001 to 500,000 $ 500,001 to 550,000 $ 550,001 to 600,000 $ 600,001 to 650,000 $ 650,001 to 700,000 $ 700,001 to 750,000 $ 750,001 to 800,000 $ 800,001 to 850,000 $ 850,001 to 900,000 $ 900,001 to 950,000 $ 950,001 to 1,000,000 $ Fee for each additional 100,000 BTU (or portion of) after 1,000,000 $ Description of Work Agency Fee Propane Tank Set $ Additional 4% Safety Code Council Levy added to cost of permit - Minimum $4.50 Town of Drumheller 224 Centre Street Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y4 Telephone: (403) jsteeper@dinosaurvalley.com

67 Town of Drumheller/Palliser Plumbing Permits Residential and Non-Residential Number of Fixtures Agency Fee 1 $ 2 $ 3 $ 4 $ 5 $ 6 $ 7 $ 8 $ 9 $ 10 $ 11 $ 12 $ 13 $ 14 $ 15 $ 16 $ 17 $ 18 $ 19 $ 20 $ 21 $ 22 $ 23 $ 24 $ 25 $ Fee for each fixture over 25 $ Town of Drumheller 224 Centre Street Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y4 Telephone: (403) jsteeper@dinosaurvalley.com

68 Private Sewage Description Agency Fee Holding Tank, Open Discharge Field, Mound, Sand Filter, Treatment Tank, etc. $ $ Add $ for all plumbing homeowner permits Additional 4% Safety Code Council Levy added to cost of permit - Minimum $4.50 Town of Drumheller 224 Centre Street Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y4 Telephone: (403) jsteeper@dinosaurvalley.com