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Cultural and Archaeological Assessment and Monitoring Services

Defence Construction Canada / Construction de Défense Canada
MERX Posted: February 27, 2026

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PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is seeking abbreviated proposals from consulting firms to establish a Standing Offer (SO) for Cultural and Archaeological Assessment and Monitoring Services. The primary objective is to provide professional services for the Department of National Defence (DND) across various locations in British Columbia (BC). The SO will be utilized on an "as and when required" basis, with an estimated total value of $900,000 over a two-year period, extendable for up to three additional one-year periods, potentially increasing the total value to $2,250,000.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

  • Organization: Defence Construction Canada / Construction de Défense Canada
  • Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Primary Contact: Camille Attia
  • Email: [email protected]

CONTRACT DETAILS

  • Contract Type: Standing Offer (SO)
  • Estimated Contract Value: $900,000 for the initial two years, with potential extensions increasing the total to $2,250,000.
  • Call-up Values: Expected between $50,000 and $150,000, with a maximum of $350,000 per call-up.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

  • Security Clearance: Proponents must hold a valid Designated Organization Screening (DOS) issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP) within Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC).
  • Proposal Submission: Proposals must be submitted through the MERX Electronic Bidding System by the due date.
  • Geographic Scope: Services are required at various locations in British Columbia.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Bidders must demonstrate expertise in cultural and archaeological assessments and monitoring, including:

  • Knowledge of relevant methodologies and standards in archaeology.
  • Experience with projects involving the Department of National Defence (DND).

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Details regarding specific deliverables, milestones, and performance metrics are outlined in the RFAP document. Proponents should be prepared to meet DND's requirements for reporting and documentation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

While not mandatory, bidders with the following may have a competitive advantage:

  • Relevant certifications in archaeology or cultural resource management.
  • Demonstrated experience with similar projects, particularly in the context of government contracts.
  • Familiarity with the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), and World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-GPA).

This summary provides a comprehensive overview for potential bidders to assess their fit for the opportunity presented by DCC.

Due Date
April 14, 2026
(Overdue)
Solicitation #
PR25ARCH_85303

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English Title: PR25ARCH, Pacific Cultural and Archaeological Assessment and Monitoring Services English Description: Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is calling for abbreviated proposals from consulting firms to establish a Standing Offer (SO) to provide “as and when required” professional services specific to Department of National Defence (DND) requirements for various locations across British Columbia (BC). 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 SO will be for a period of two (2) years with a maximum estimated value of $900,000.00. If mutually agreeable between the Consultant and DCC, the SO may be extended for up to three (3) additional one-year periods and increased in the order of $1,350,000.00 at any time. Call-ups under the SO are expected to be valued between $50,000.00 and $150,000.00; the maximum value of a call-up under the SO is $350,000.00. Refer to the RFAP document for additional information. 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). 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. The selected consultant will be required to hold a valid Designated Organization Screening (DOS), issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP) within Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC). Details concerning the Security Requirements for this project are identified in the RFAP documents. 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. Proponents can obtain contract award results from the DCC Website at Contract Activity - Defence Construction Canada (dcc-cdc.gc.ca)description : Project Manager Gestionnaire de projetunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratedescription : Senior Archaeologist Archéologue seniorunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratedescription : Intermediate Archaeologist Archéologue intermédiaireunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratedescription : Senior Archaeological Field Technologist Technologue de terrain en archéologie seniorunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratedescription : Intermediate Archaeological Field Technologist Technologue de terrain en archéologie intermédiaireunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratedescription : Total Classification Rate Taux horaire pondéré totalunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratedescription : Esquimalt, British Columbia Esquimalt, Colombie-BritanniqueunitOfMeasure : Dollardescription : Comox, British Columbia Comox, Colombie-BritanniqueunitOfMeasure : Dollardescription : Chilliwack, British Columbia Chilliwack, Colombie-BritanniqueunitOfMeasure : Dollardescription : Total Weighted Maximum Upset Unit Travel Rate Coût unitaire de déplacement maximum pondéré totalunitOfMeasure : 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-443899191025

Amendment Number

002

Contracting Entity

Defence Construction Canada / Construction de Défense Canada

Contact Name

Camille Attia

Contact Email

Contact Phone

+16137150564

Organization City

Ottawa

Organization Province / State

Ontario

Organization Country

Canada

Last Updated

April 14, 2026

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