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Table 14: Status Report on Major Crown Projects
Description
Project Objectives
To construct or otherwise obtain an appropriate building for the Portrait Gallery of Canada to house a range of gallery functions, including exhibitions, acquisitions and research, education and public programming.
- In June 2007, Library and Archives Canada was granted Revised PPA and specific approval for a "Redefinition" Phase of work, which would involve project planning plus the solicitation of development proposals from the private sector. It was decided that the overall Portrait Gallery building project would be managed as a Major Crown Project (MCP).
Redefinition Phase of Work
- Scope
- Solicit proposals from developers to provide a site and building for the Portrait Gallery, plus community-based financial support for the capital project and ongoing operations of the Gallery.
- Convene a selection committee, to be chaired by LAC and include representatives from the cultural/Art Gallery community and private sector.
- Evaluate submissions and prepare a recommendation to the Minister of Canadian Heritage
- Seek Government endorsement, plus Effective Project Approval from Treasury Board to permit the conclusion of legal agreements plus design-development and subsequent construction through the selected developer.
- Status
- The ministers of Canadian Heritage and PWGSC announced the revised strategy for the Portrait Gallery Building Project on November 09, 2007.
- A Request for Proposals (RFP) was released by PWGSC on November 11 through its contracting internet site, MERX.
Leading and Participating Departments
This subsection lists the participants (departments) associated with the MCP.
Prime and Major Subcontractor(s)
This subsection lists all contractors associated with the development of the MCP.
Major Milestones
This subsection lists the major milestones associated with the progress of the MCP.
Progress Report and Explanations of Variances
An extension to the deadline for bids, in response to the RFP, is reflected in the revised milestone dates.
Industrial Benefits
The current Request for Proposals process is viewed as an opportunity for Canadian cities to host a leading cultural venue and to draw visitors from across Canada and around the world. It is an opportunity to build on vibrant arts and cultural offerings already available, and to gain a new partner in the Portrait Gallery of Canada and its parent institution, Library and Archives Canada.
