AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO THE WINNING TEAM OF THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION FOR THE ESPACE RIVIÈRE LIBRARY AND CULTURAL CENTER OF THE RIVIÈRE-DES-PRAIRIES - POINTE-AUX-TREMBLES BOROUGH, FORMED BY THE FIRMS AFFLECK DE LA RIVA ARCHITECTES S.E.N.C., COARCHITECTURE INC., AND LGT INC. / APPROVE THE WINNER'S CONTRACT PROJECT FOR THIS PURPOSE - TOTAL EXPENDITURE: $7,765,664.44 TAXES INCLUDED (CONTRACT: $6,339,999.74 + CONTINGENCIES: $678,390.44 + INCIDENTS)

This decision pertains to the award of a professional services contract to the winning team of an architecture competition for the Espace Rivière Library and Cultural Center, located in the Rivière-des-Prairies - Pointe-aux-Trembles borough. The winning multidisciplinary team comprises Affleck de la Riva Architectes S.E.N.C., Coarchitecture Inc., and LGT Inc. The contract will cover professional services related to the design and execution of this significant cultural infrastructure project. The total expenditure for this contract, including taxes, is estimated at $7,765,664.44. This total comprises a base contract amount of $6,339,999.74, with an additional $678,390.44 allocated for contingencies, and further provisions for incidentals. The Municipal Council is the decision-making body. The project falls under the purview of the Real Estate Project Management Directorate, within the Real Estate Management and Planning Service. The funding is shared, with 71.6% from the City and 28.4% from the borough. The file number is 1224362001, and the decision number is CM23 0057. This award signifies a crucial step in the development of a new cultural hub for the community.

This is a consulting contract in the construction and civil works, architecture and engineering and culture and heritage sectors, with a focus on Buildings, Architectural Design and Heritage Preservation. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of CAD 7.8 million.

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