Professional Services for Specialized Consulting in Food Service Design

This tender, "Professional Services for Specialized Consulting in Food Service Design," is being conducted by the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue (CIUSSS-AT). The procurement method is "Contrat de gré à gré," a direct contract award, justified under Article 14 as the contract value is below the public tender threshold. The services fall under Category S3 - Architecture and Engineering Services, specifically focusing on engineering consulting for food service design. CIUSSS-AT, a healthcare and social services network, requires expert advice to plan, design, or optimize its food service facilities. This could involve designing new kitchens, renovating existing ones, improving workflow efficiency, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, or selecting appropriate equipment. The direct contract award suggests that CIUSSS-AT has identified a specific need or a particular consultant whose expertise is deemed most suitable for this specialized task, possibly due to unique requirements or prior successful engagement. The rationale highlights a streamlined procurement process for a service that, while specialized, does not meet the threshold for a full public tender, ensuring efficient resource allocation for essential healthcare support services.

This is a consulting contract in the architecture and engineering, health and medical services and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Architectural Design and Catering. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Quebec SEAO, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the architecture and engineering sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.