ReformProcurement

@ONPlace4All @Toon_Dreessen @OntarioAuditor There are decades of case studies & proven examples of how to deliver better value for public investment. The way it’s done in most of Canada has been illegal since 1972 in the US; we can do better, if we wanted to. Learn more & please boost/sign petition change.org/p/help-us-refo…

@Toon_Dreessen @OntarioAuditor @ReformProcure

The government is spinning that the audits of Ontario Place and Science Centre are “normal business”. Here’s why they’re wrong, from the @OntarioAuditor’s page: 🧵 #topoli #onpoli

When @ottawabot supports #procurement reform…. occ.ca/wp-content/upl…

Reminder that architects & engineers are exempt from ESA protection for unpaid labour/OT; it’s a path to low fees; muni govs encourage this and endorse this process that undermines equity.

Procurement w/Quality Based Selection has been on books since 1972; meets international trade requirements, is fair, transparent and delivers better value. Calgary has done it for +25 years; no reason we can’t achieve #OurBestOttawa if we want to: change.org/p/help-us-refo…

Creating a vibrant public space that is reflective of the kind of city we want to be starts with reforming #Procurement: this site could be subject of a fair, open, transparent design competition. Learn more ab #DesignLeadership, read and sign change.org/p/help-us-refo…

Check out our 4 calls to action to help make #OurBestOttawa; learn more and check out past past articles, studies and more! reform-procurement.com

It’s #OAWFest! This week, #OttCity residents are talking about how to create a more beautiful #accessible and Inspiring built environment in #YOW; for us, that means starting w/changing our approach to #procurement; @OAWfest 1/ change.org/p/help-us-refo…

Sign our petition if you want to see municipal architecture that builds a future we can all be proud of! loom.ly/ZD88pYA

Low fees don’t always mean best value. Our city buildings should prioritize sustainability, accessibility and creativity in order to achieve #OurBestOttawa.

Cities like Edmonton have hired a City Architect and seen notable improvements in their public spaces. Let’s create #OurBestOttawa by hiring a City Architect. Sign our petition to support better public spaces! chng.it/mb2ndJfDF4

It’s time for Ottawa to step up and become the G7 capital city we aspire to be. Sign our petition if you want to see world class municipal architecture that we can all be proud of. chng.it/mb2ndJfDF4

Two-phase submissions & design competitions allow for creative design ideas to engage the public an create quality public places; lets reform how professionals are commissioned and build uplifting places we can be proud of. Sign our petition if you agree! chng.it/mb2ndJfDF4

To build our best Ottawa we need action from City Council. Help support our efforts to build better and create #OurBestOttawa by signing our petition! chng.it/mb2ndJfDF4

One way to better promote design excellence is hiring a City Architect. An expert who can advise Council on how we can build #OurBestOttawa. Sign our petition to demand design leadership in our city! chng.it/mb2ndJfDF4

The people of Ottawa deserve better quality public infrastructure. Sign our petition if you want a procurement process that can help build #OurBestOttawa chng.it/mb2ndJfDF4

With a modern procurement process we can save money on upkeep over the lifespan of our city buildings while creating memorable, sustainable, and accessible public spaces. If you want to see better value for your taxes, sign our petition! chng.it/mb2ndJfDF4

The City of Ottawa needs an overarching policy on architecture that creates a vision for a people-centric, sustainable and accessible city. Sign our petition to support #OurBestOttawa chng.it/mb2ndJfDF4

Qualification Based Selection (QBS) means picking the right firm for the job based on knowledge, skill and talent. Sign our petition if you want to see QBS in Ottawa! chng.it/mb2ndJfDF4

Design excellence can only be achieved if we make it a priority for our city. We’re ready for municipal procurement that achieves #OurBestOttawa chng.it/mb2ndJfDF4