Strawberry Hill Hall Child Care Operator

SPECIFICATIONS OF GOODS AND SCOPE OF SERVICES

The City of Surrey (the “City”) is seeking the services of potential not-for-profit operators (the “Society”) experienced and qualified to operate on-site childcare services (the “Services”) at Strawberry Hill Hall, located at 12152 75 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3W 2S5 (the “Daycare”).

The Society will be responsible for finalizing all aspects of the Daycare facility and operations in order to obtain approval from the appropriate licensing authority and to be ready for commencing full operation by no later than September 1, 2024. This includes without limitation:

(a) developing a schedule specific to the opening of the Daycare;
(b) preparation of the physical daycare facility for opening;
(c) ordering necessary equipment and program supplies which may include, furnishings, toys, manipulatives and other equipment required;
(d) obtaining necessary licensing approvals;
(e) hiring, training and orienting staff to work onsite at the Daycare as required;
(f) marketing and promoting the new Daycare in partnership with the City; and
(g) establishing and implementing the necessary administrative policies and procedures relating to Daycare operation, Daycare security, health and safety, Daycare educational model, Daycare enrolment, wait-listing, payment for services, etc.

The Society will operate the Daycare located at the Strawberry Hill Hall. Employees of the Daycare will be employed by the Society and will not be City employees.

ADDENDA

If the City determines that an amendment is required to this RFQ, 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 RFQ. It is the responsibility of Contractors to check the Websites for addenda. The only way this RFQ 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 RFQ or may be relied upon by any Contractor. By delivery of a Quotation, the Contractor is deemed to have received, accepted and understood the entire RFQ, including any and all addenda.

All inquiries related to this RFQ should be directed in writing to purchasing@surrey.ca