Assigned Certifier Services for Design and Build projects, Lot 09

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1. At a glance

2. Scope of Work

This tender seeks Assigned Certifier services for three specific Design and Build school projects under Lot 09. The contractor will act as the Assigned Certifier, a statutory role under the Building Control Regulations, ensuring compliance with building regulations and standards throughout the design and construction phases.

The scope of services includes:

• Statutory Role: Acting as the Assigned Certifier for the following projects:
• Cork ETSS, Carrigaline Road, Douglas, Co. Cork
• Drogheda ETSS, Co. Louth
• Firhouse ETSS, Oldcastle Road, Dublin 24
• Design Phase:
• Certification of compliance with the Building Regulations for the design.
• Reviewing and approving design submissions.
• Construction Phase:
• Certification of compliance with the Building Regulations for the construction.
• Undertaking site inspections at key stages of construction.
• Ensuring that the works are carried out in accordance with the design and the Building Regulations.
• Coordinating with the design team and the contractor.
• Completion Phase:
• Certification of completion of the works.
• Lodging of the Certificate of Completion with the relevant authorities.
• Ancillary Duties:
• Providing consultancy services related to the Building Regulations.
• Acting as Project Supervisor for the Design Process (PSDP) if required by the contract.
• Ensuring all necessary documentation is prepared and submitted.
• Project Scale: The projects range in size from 600 to 1000 pupil capacity Post-Primary Schools. The overall duration of these projects ranges from 65 to 104 weeks.
• Contractual Framework: Services will be provided under the Standard Conditions of Engagement for Consultancy Services (Technical), as published by the Office of Government Procurement.

The Assigned Certifier has no authority to make any change orders with an extra value above €0 exclusive of VAT, nor to make change orders in any three-month period with a cumulative extra value above €0 exclusive of VAT. The Assigned Certifier has no authority for any change orders.

3. Background & buyer context

This procurement is conducted by the Department of Education and Youth to secure Assigned Certifier services for three specific Design and Build school projects. These projects are part of the Department's ongoing programme to deliver new educational facilities. The procurement aligns with the Government's broader objectives for infrastructure development and the delivery of public services. The use of the Standard Conditions of Engagement for Consultancy Services (Technical) indicates adherence to established public procurement practices. The tender is structured as a single lot for Lot 09, encompassing all three specified school projects.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

• Turnover requirement:
• Minimum average annual turnover of €600,000 in the last 3 years for the Assigned Certifier role.
• Combined total turnover for all members of a consortium must meet the minimum turnover requirement.
• Insurance:
• Professional Indemnity Insurance: Minimum €6,000,000 on an Each and Every claim basis OR €6,500,000 on an Annual Aggregate basis. Permitted deductible: 2.0% of gross fee turnover, or €5,000, whichever is greater.
• Public Liability Insurance: Minimum €6,500,000. Permitted deductible: €10,000 for property damage.
• Employer's Liability Insurance: Minimum €13,000,000. No deductible specified.
• Certifications:
• Must be Registered with a professional organisation (RIAI / SCSI / IEI) with a minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience of working within the construction industry design process.
• Past experience:
• Minimum of one Assigned Certifier for two school projects.
• At least one project must have a construction value greater than €15 million.
• At least one project must be a completed permanent Design & Build project.
• Applicants must provide Certificates of Satisfactory Execution for previous projects.
• Personnel:
• Managerial Personnel proposed must have a minimum of 15 years post-qualification experience within the construction industry design process.
• Geographic / facility constraints:
• Not specified for this tender.

5. Award criteria & scoring

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