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Archaeological Consulting Services, Meaford, Ontario
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PURPOSE & SCOPE:
- Procurement Description: Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is soliciting Abbreviated Proposals from archaeological consulting firms. The aim is to develop a workplan for an archaeological impact assessment covering approximately 98 hectares at the 4th Canadian Division Training Centre in Meaford, Ontario.
- Project Objectives: To ensure a comprehensive archaeological impact assessment is performed to meet regulatory requirements.
- Contract Type and Estimated Value: The estimated value for this opportunity is approximately $2,000,000.
BUYER INFORMATION:
- Issuing Organization: Defence Construction Canada / Construction de Défense Canada
- Contact Details: Mark Smith ([email protected])
- Important Dates:
- Posted Date: November 26, 2025
- Due Date: January 12, 2026, at 14:00
- Performance period begins post-contract award.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
- Certifications/Registrations: Licensing and registration to conduct archaeological work in Ontario.
- Mandatory Qualifications: Experience in archaeological assessments, specifically in military or large land assessments.
- Geographic Restrictions: Proposals must be relevant to operations in Ontario, specifically Meaford area.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Key Technical Capabilities: Firms must demonstrate proficiency in archaeological impact assessments, including fieldwork and technical reporting.
- Specific Approaches Required: Utilization of established methodologies in archaeology, potentially including GIS mapping technologies.
- Deliverables: A detailed workplan for the archaeological impact assessment; compliance with established Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) guidelines.
- Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated based on predetermined criteria outlined in the RFAP, with the objective of selecting the Proponent with the highest total score.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Nice-to-Have Certifications: Additional certifications in project management or specialized archaeological techniques.
- Preferred Experience: Prior experience working on projects for governmental agencies, especially in a defense or military context.
- Competitive Advantage Factors: Proven track record of successful archaeological assessments; familiarity with the Canadian procurement process; and demonstrated partnerships or collaborations with local stakeholders or Indigenous communities.
This summary provides a structured overview of the opportunity for archaeological consulting services in Meaford, Ontario. Prospective firms should align their proposals with the mandatory and preferred qualifications to enhance their chances of selection.
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Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is calling for Abbreviated Proposals from archaeological consulting firms to develop a detailed workplan for the completion of an archaeological impact assessment of approximately 98 hectares at 4th Canadian Division Training Centre Meaford, Ontario. Information provided by the Proponents will be evaluated using the established criteria in the RFAP. The objective of this RFAP is to select the Proponent with the highest total score. The overall estimate for this opportunity is in the range of $2,000,000. Firms that consider themselves qualified to provide these services are invited to submit their Abbreviated Proposals through the MERX Electronic Bidding System on or before the closing date and time indicated on the Electronic Bidding System. This solicitation is being conducted in accordance with the requirements set out in the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), Chapter Nineteen of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-GPA). Questions regarding this solicitation are to be directed ONLY to the point of contact identified in this advertisement. Proponents who address their questions to anyone other than the point of contact during the solicitation period may, for that reason alone, be disqualified. Please note that the preliminary results for this solicitation will be available on MERX. Proponents can obtain contract award results from the DCC website at https://www.dcc-cdc.gc.ca/industry/contract-activity. description : Project Manager Gestionnaire de projetunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratedescription : Lead Archaeologist Archéologue principalunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratedescription : Senior Archaeologist Archéologue seniorunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratedescription : Intermediate Archaeologist Archéologue intermédiaireunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratedescription : Archaeological Field Supervisor Superviseur en archéologie sur le terrainunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratedescription : Senior Archaeology Technician/Technologist Technicien ou technologue en archéologie seniorunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratedescription : Intermediate Archaeology Technician/Technologist Technicien ou technologue en archéologie intermédiaireunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratedescription : Lead Biologist Biologiste principalunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratedescription : Senior Field Biologist/Technician Biologiste ou technicien de terrain seniorunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratedescription : Intermediate Field Biologist/Technician Biologiste ou technicien de terrain intermédiaireunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratedescription : GIS Drafting Technician/Technologist Technicien ou technologue en dessin – SIGunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratedescription : Total Classification Rate Taux horaire pondéré totalunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratedescription : Maximum Upset Unit Travel Rate to 4 CDTC Meaford as per GC5.9.1.2.1 Coût unitaire de déplacement maximum vers CI 4 Div CA Meaford selon GC5.9.1.2.1unitOfMeasure : DollarBidding and Documents are available on http://www.merx.com. Fees may apply; See https://www.merx.com/public/pricing for more information.
Additional Information
Source
canadabuys
Status
closed
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement Category
Services
Reference Number
MX-443766818517
Amendment Number
001
Contracting Entity
Defence Construction Canada / Construction de Défense Canada
Contact Name
Mark Smith
Contact Email
Contact Phone
+16138590549
Organization City
Ottawa
Organization Province / State
Ontario
Organization Country
Canada
Last Updated
July 29, 2026
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