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Housing Construction Program MDB CFHA RPCIP Comox & Esquimalt
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PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW
Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is seeking proposals from qualified Design-Build Teams to design and construct multi-unit residential housing as part of the Canadian Forces Housing Agency's Residential Portfolio Capital Investment Plan. This project encompasses two contracts: one for 19 Wing, CFB Comox, and another for CFB Esquimalt, both located in the Pacific Region. The core objective is to provide modern residential accommodations for military personnel and their families.
ISSUING ORGANIZATION
The issuing organization is Defence Construction Canada (Construction de Défense Canada), located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The primary contact for this RFP is Andrew Webster, who can be reached at [email protected].
CONTRACT DETAILS
The contract type is a modified design-build approach. The estimated budget for the contract at 19 Wing, CFB Comox is between $93 million and $116 million, while for CFB Esquimalt, it is estimated between $92 million and $113 million.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements:
- Certifications: Compliance 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).
- Experience: Proven experience in design-build projects, particularly in residential construction.
- Geographic Restrictions: Projects must be executed at the specified locations (19 Wing, CFB Comox, and CFB Esquimalt).
- Question Protocol: All inquiries must be directed exclusively to the designated contact to avoid disqualification.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Bidders should possess expertise in the following areas:
- Architectural design and engineering
- Structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering
- Urban planning
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Indigenous relations coordination
DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Key deliverables include:
- Complete design and construction of multi-unit residential buildings.
- Adherence to performance metrics and timelines as outlined in the RFP documents.
- Regular reporting on project progress and budget adherence.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
- Technical Approach: Quality 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, balancing technical merit with cost.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
While not mandatory, the following qualifications may provide a competitive advantage:
- Advanced certifications in project management or construction management.
- Experience with government contracts or military housing projects.
- Strong relationships or experience working with Indigenous communities.
This summary provides a comprehensive overview for potential bidders to assess their fit for this significant housing construction opportunity with Defence Construction Canada.
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************** the closing date has been CHANGED to July 14, 2026 ************** ************************************************************************************************ ************** the closing date has been CHANGED to July 7, 2026 ************** ************************************************************************************************ 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
004
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
July 14, 2026
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