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Housing Construction Program MDB CFHA RPCIP Comox & Esquimalt

Defence Construction Canada / Construction de Défense Canada
MERX Posted: May 19, 2026

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PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is seeking proposals from qualified Design-Build Teams to provide design-builder services for the Canadian Forces Housing Agency's Residential Portfolio Capital Investment Plan. The project involves the design and construction of multi-unit residential housing at two locations: 19 Wing, CFB Comox and CFB Esquimalt, both situated in the Pacific Region of Canada. The estimated budget for the Comox project is between $93 million and $116 million, while the Esquimalt project is estimated at $92 million to $113 million. The approach for both projects will follow a modified design-build methodology.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

  • Organization: Defence Construction Canada (Construction de Défense Canada)
  • Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Primary Contact: Andrew Webster
  • Email: [email protected]

CONTRACT DETAILS

  • Contract Type: Modified Design-Build
  • Estimated Contract Value:
    • 19 Wing, CFB Comox: $93M - $116M
    • CFB Esquimalt: $92M - $113M

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Bidders should possess expertise in the following areas:

  • Design and construction of multi-unit residential housing.
  • Proficiency in the modified design-build approach.
  • Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and other relevant construction technologies.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Technical Approach: The effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed design and construction methodology.
  • Past Performance: Relevant experience and success in similar projects.
  • Price: Cost-effectiveness of the proposal.
    The evaluation will prioritize a best-value approach rather than solely the lowest price.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

While not mandatory, the following qualifications may provide a competitive advantage:

  • Experience with similar residential construction projects.
  • Familiarity with Indigenous relations and community engagement practices.
  • Additional certifications in project management or construction standards.

This summary provides an overview of the opportunity for potential bidders to assess their fit for the project. Interested firms should ensure they comply with all mandatory requirements and consider the preferred qualifications to enhance their proposals.

Due Date
June 30, 2026
(Overdue)
Solicitation #
PR26RCIP_Pacific

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Design-Builder Services (Modified Design-Build Projects) Canadian Forces Housing Agency - Residential Portfolio Capital Investment Plan, 19 Wing, Comox (CX) and Esquimalt (ES), Pacific (PAC) Region. DEFENCE CONSTRUCTION CANADA (DCC) is requesting Proposals from Design-Build Teams to design and construct multi unit residential housing. Two (2) contracts will be awarded as a result of this RFP, one (1) at 19 Wing, CFB Comox, and one (1) at CFB Esquimalt, each following modified design-build approach. Additional details are provided in the Request for Proposals (RFP) documents. The estimated cost for the opportunity at 19 Wing, CFB Comox is in the range of $93M to $116M The estimated cost for the opportunity at CFB Esquimalt is in the range of $92-$113M Firms that consider themselves qualified to provide these services are invited to submit their 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. Bidders who address their questions to anyone other than the point of contact during the solicitation period may, for that reason alone, be disqualified. Bidders can obtain contract award results from the DCC website at https://www.dcc-cdc.gc.ca/industry/contract-activity. DCC now publicly discloses information on payments made to prime contractors so that subcontractors know when they can expect payment. Information on payments made in the past 90 days on construction contracts over $100,000, as well as further information regarding DCC’s prompt payment commitment, can be obtained from the DCC website at https://www.dcc-cdc.gc.ca/industry/contract-activitycode : 1.01description : Design Team Lead / Chef de l’équipe de conceptionquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.02description : Lead Architect / Architecte principalquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.03description : Senior Architect / Architecte seniorquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.04description : Intermediate Architect / Architecte intermédiairequantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.05description : Lead Structural Engineer / Ingénieur en structure principalquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.06description : Senior Structural Engineer / Ingénieur en structure seniorquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.07description : Intermediate Structural Engineer / Ingénieur en structure intermédiairequantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.08description : Lead Mechanical Engineer / Ingénieur mécanique principalquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.09description : Senior Mechanical Engineer / Ingénieur mécanique seniorquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.1description : Intermediate Mechanical Engineer / Ingénieur mécanique intermédiairequantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.11description : Lead Electrical Engineer / Ingénieur électrique principalquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.12description : Senior Electrical Engineer / Ingénieur électrique seniorquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.13description : Intermediate Electrical Engineer / Ingénieur électrique intermédiairequantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.14description : Lead Urban Planner / Urbaniste principalquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.15description : Senior Urban Planner / Urbaniste seniorquantity : 1unitOfMeasure 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1.22description : Project Manager / Gestionnaire de projetquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.23description : Superintendent / Surintendantquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.24description : Building Information Modeling Specialist / Spécialiste en modélisation des données du bâtimentquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.25description : Indigenous Relations Coordinator / Coordonnateur des relations avec les Autochtonesquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.32description : Total Classification Rate Taux Horaire Pondéré Totalquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 2description : Maximum Upset Unit Travel Rate Coût de déplacement maximum unitairequantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Tripcode : 3description : Design-Builder Mark-Up Allowance Allocation majorée du concepteur-constructeurquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Percentcode : 1.01description : Design Team Lead / Chef de l’équipe de conceptionquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.02description : Lead Architect / Architecte principalquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.03description : Senior Architect / Architecte seniorquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.04description : Intermediate Architect / Architecte intermédiairequantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.05description : Lead Structural Engineer / Ingénieur en structure principalquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.06description : Senior Structural Engineer / Ingénieur en structure seniorquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.07description : Intermediate Structural Engineer / Ingénieur en structure intermédiairequantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.08description : Lead Mechanical Engineer / Ingénieur mécanique principalquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.09description : Senior Mechanical Engineer / Ingénieur mécanique seniorquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.1description : Intermediate Mechanical Engineer / Ingénieur mécanique intermédiairequantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.11description : Lead Electrical Engineer / Ingénieur électrique principalquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.12description : Senior Electrical Engineer / Ingénieur électrique seniorquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.13description : Intermediate Electrical Engineer / Ingénieur électrique intermédiairequantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.14description : Lead Urban Planner / Urbaniste principalquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.15description : Senior Urban Planner / Urbaniste seniorquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.16description : Intermediate Urban Planner / Urbaniste intermédiairequantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.17description : Lead Civil or Municipal Engineer / Ingénieur civil ou urbain principalquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.18description : Senior Civil or Municipal Engineer / Ingénieur civil ou urbain seniorquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.19description : Intermediate Civil or Municipal Engineer / Ingénieur civil ou urbain intermédiairequantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.2description : Senior Architectural or Engineering Technologists / Technician / Draftsperson / Technologue, technicien ou dessinateur senior en architecture ou en géniequantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.21description : Intermediate Architectural or Engineering Technologists /Technician / Draftsperson / Technologue, technicien ou dessinateur intermédiaire en architecture ou en géniequantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.22description : Project Manager / Gestionnaire de projetquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.23description : Superintendent / Surintendantquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.24description : Building Information Modeling Specialist / Spécialiste en modélisation des données du bâtimentquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.25description : Indigenous Relations Coordinator / Coordonnateur des relations avec les Autochtonesquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.32description : Total Classification Rate Taux Horaire Pondéré Totalquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 2description : Maximum Upset Unit Travel Rate Coût de déplacement maximum unitairequantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Tripcode : 3description : Design-Builder Mark-Up Allowance Allocation majorée du concepteur-constructeurquantity : 1unitOfMeasure : Percentcode : 4.1costAllowancePrice : 1094500.00description : Contract Award Scope of Services Budget Fee amount for services required at 19 Wing, CFB Comoxquantity : 1code : 4.1costAllowancePrice : 1094500.00description : Contract Award Scope of Services Budget Fee amount for services required at CFB Esquimaltquantity : 1Bidding 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

Construction

Reference Number

MX-444029180651

Amendment Number

002

Contracting Entity

Defence Construction Canada / Construction de Défense Canada

Contact Name

Andrew Webster

Contact Email

Contact Phone

+13435539546

Organization City

Ottawa

Organization Province / State

Ontario

Organization Country

Canada

Last Updated

June 30, 2026

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