Request for Qualifications - Design-Builder for BCH Shannon Park

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY: Request for Qualifications - Design-Builder for BCH Shannon Park

PURPOSE & SCOPE:

• Procurement Type: Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the selection of design-builders.
• Project Scope: The project involves the design and construction of a 630-unit housing project in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This initiative is part of the Government of Canada’s Build Canada Homes program to address housing shortages by delivering affordable housing rapidly and at scale.
• Objectives:
  • Deliver housing quickly and efficiently.
  • Expand non-market and community housing options.
  • Demonstrate financial viability and leverage additional investments.
  • Utilize innovative building methods and Canadian-made materials.

BUYER INFORMATION:

• Issuing Organization: Canada Lands Company Limited (CLC).
• Contact Details: Stephanie Reed, [email protected].
• Important Dates:
  • Posted Date: December 15, 2025.
  • Submission Deadline: February 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM Atlantic Time.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Mandatory Qualifications:
  • Each applicant must submit a response to prequalify for a later Request for Proposals (RFP) process.
  • Respondents may include teams or consortia.
• Geographic Restrictions: None specified, but the project is located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Key Technical Capabilities Needed:
  • Experience in design-build projects, particularly in housing.
  • Capability to implement innovative construction methods and utilize local materials.
• Deliverables and Performance Standards:
  • Completion of a 630-unit housing project through a collaborative approach.
• Evaluation Criteria: Details on evaluation criteria will be provided during the RFP stage, after the RFQ process.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with government construction projects.
  • Additional experience in community and non-market housing initiatives is an advantage.

KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:

• Evaluation Process: Selection will involve prequalifying parties based on their application submissions, which implies assessment of qualifications, experience, and capability to meet project goals.
• Past Performance Requirements: Specific criteria will likely focus on previous successful projects of similar scale and complexity.

This RFQ serves as a prequalification stage leading to an RFP for the design and construction of the housing project, targeting firms capable of executing the project efficiently within the context of Canada’s housing crisis. Interested companies are encouraged to review and prepare applications that highlight their qualifications, experience, and innovative capabilities.