This section of the ITP presents an overview of the key facets of the design and construction of the Project. Details are provided in the Performance Specifications (Technical Requirements) and the Project Agreement
The Successful Proponent must design and construct the works to meet the relevant requirements set out in the Project Agreement, Performance Specifications and the functional planning, programming or pre-design studies.
Innovation
• The department encourages innovation in the Proponents design and construction subject to meeting the Project requirements.
• Provide any design work already completed and other pertinent information in the electronic data room.
Design and Construction Specifications
• The department should provide any illustrative design and construction specifications relevant to the Project that in the department's view may satisfy the technical requirements of the Project.
• The Proponents may or may not choose to use these specifications.
• Proponents submit their proposed specifications as part of the Submission Requirements.
Designs
• The Successful Proponent will cause independent design checks to be conducted and provide evidence that they have been conducted to the department.
Pre-design Studies
• The department should undertake studies to define functional requirements prior to completing the business case.
• The pre-design studies are to be made available to Proponents
• Proponents may adopt the solutions in the pre-design studies or develop their own solutions provided they can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the department that the solutions meet the functional requirements for the Project.
Future Infrastructure
• Generally, the new works should be "full build out" at the time of initial construction or specific timing must be provided for the availability of facilities.
• Future, unplanned expansion of the infrastructure is generally the responsibility of the department.
• The Successful Proponent is responsible for ensuring that the capital works has the capacity to meet the stated requirements.
Land
• The department is generally responsible for obtaining the land for the facility and should have it in place prior to the execution of the Project Agreement.
• The RFP should identify if the Proponent may develop any unused land for commercial purposes.
Other Parties
• The Successful Proponent must coordinate its work with local municipalities and comply with any existing agreements or applicable bylaws.
• The Successful Proponent may coordinate its work with local developers.
• The Successful Proponent must negotiate and coordinate its work with utility companies, and comply with any existing agreements.
• The Successful Proponent must negotiate with railway companies and comply with any existing agreements.
• Agreements reached may be subject to approval by the department if they could set precedence or impose future obligations on the department.
Environmental and Historical Resources
• The department should conduct environmental and historical resource assessments and acquire permits or approvals as part of the pre-design studies.
• The Successful Proponents must adhere to the approval and permit conditions and apply for any additional permits or approvals required for the work.