EC - Biosphere "Design the Future"

NATURE OF

REQUIREMENT:

The Government of Canada is looking for a company working in the
field of designing and creating immersive multimedia
environments accessible to the general public in order to create
a new experience at the Biosphere. The Contractor will be
required to consult, develop, plan and coordinate the completion
of the immersive multimedia experience as well as the visual and
auditory content accompanying it. Please find below a brief
summary of the scope of the work:

Develop a work plan and schedule;
Propose a creative approach to the immersive and experiential
visit;
Provide the document and iconographic research.
Consult with the Biosphere team to determine the major
orientations of the experience wanted which will differ from the
other multimedia/immersive experiences already produced
elsewhere in other museums, science centres and cultural sites.
Take into account the priority themes and the interactivity
sought;
Complete the research and writing based on the concept selected;
Develop the thematic sequencing, the connecting thread, the
design and the room design;
Write the presentation documents (preliminary and final
versions) for approval by management, including: zone use plan,
photomontage and/or sketch and/or illustrations based on the
concept;
Submit the preliminary concept and then the final in printed
format (3 bound colour copies), in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format,
in MS Word format (without images);
After final concept has been approved, prepare fabrication plans
and specifications that must be approved by the Project
Authority: furnishings plan, lighting plan, audio-visual
equipment list and graphic panels;
Produce and install the elements to be added to the Connexion
Room and the facilities outside the Connexion Room;
Provide team support to the Biosphere during the first six (6)
months of operation;
Submit all final plans such as constructs, graphic files,
multimedia and immersive elements.
The Biosphere will have intellectual ownership.

For complete details, please refer to Annex "A", Statement of
Work, of the Request for Proposal document.

TWO PHASED EVALUATION

APPROACH:

Bidders will be evaluated using a two-phased evaluation
approach. The top three (3) highest technical proposals will be
considered for Phase 2 of the evaluation process. Phase 1 will
assess the experience of the proposed exhibit designer and the
firm. Phase 2 of the process will pertain to design and concept
of the exhibit.

PERIOD OF

CONTRACT:

The period of the Contract is from date of award to September
30, 2013.

TRADE AGREEMENT:

The Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) is applicable to this
requirement.

Please go to the MERX website (www.merx.com)
to download a copy of the complete RFP
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.