Pre-Qualification of Consultant Services: Market Analysis and Feasibility Study

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Request For Expressions of Interest and Statements of Qualifications (the “RFEOI/SOQ”) is to:

(a) invite submissions (each a “Submission”) from interested and qualified parties (each a “Respondent”) indicating their interest in and qualifications to undertake a market analysis and feasibility study (the “Services”) for the development of a mixed-use entertainment facility in the City Centre (the “Facility”).

(b) identify and select a shortlist of Respondents to be available to participate in a subsequent procurement phase (the “Request For Proposals” or “RFP”) for the Services, which the City of Surrey (the “City”), in its sole discretion, may elect to undertake.

The City wishes to ultimately select a qualified consultant (the “Consultant”) to assume the responsibility for the complete market analysis and feasibility study of the Facility.

THE SERVICES

The City is seeking to retain the services of a consultant to undertake a market analysis and feasibility study (collectively the “Services”) for the development of a mixed-use entertainment facility in the City Centre (the “Facility”).

It is anticipated that this will be a three-stage study, with Stage 1 focused on developing a market understanding of the potential of such a facility located in the City Centre, including defining the type of Facility, optimal size of the Facility, the estimated number of events per year and the broader economic and other benefits such a Facility would have on the community. Upon completion of Stage 1 and confirmation that the initiative is worthwhile pursuing, Stage 2 of the Services will be initiated. Stage 2 will develop an outline space program for the facility based on the range of event activities identified in Stage 1. This space program will then be used as the basis to generate order of magnitude capital costs for the Facility as well as an indicative annual operating budget.

Using the outcomes from Stage 1 and Stage 2 and other assumptions, Stage 3 will estimate the capital contribution(s) that the City would need to provide to a Proponent, if any, to deliver the proposed Facility through a public-private partnership (P3) model.

ADDENDA

If the City determines that an amendment is required to this RFEOI/SOQ, the City Representative will issue a written addendum by posting it on the BC Bid Website at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca and the City Website at www.surrey.ca (collectively, the “Websites”), and upon posting, any addenda will form part of this RFEOI/SOQ. It is the responsibility of Respondents to check the Websites for addenda. The only way this RFEOI/SOQ may be added to, or amended in any way, is by a formal written addendum. No other communication, whether written or oral, from any person will affect or modify the terms of this RFEOI/SOQ or may be relied upon by any Respondent. By delivery of a Submission, the Respondent is deemed to have received, accepted and understood the entire RFEOI/SOQ, including any and all addenda.

All inquiries related to this RFEOI/SOQ should be directed in writing to purchasing@surrey.ca