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MDB - Halifax Heating & Municipal Services Upgrade

Defence Construction Canada / Construction de Défense Canada
MERX Posted: June 29, 2026

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PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is seeking proposals from qualified Design-Build Teams for the Halifax Heating and Municipal Services Upgrade (HHMSU) project at CFB Halifax, Nova Scotia. The project aims to upgrade the heating and municipal services infrastructure, addressing critical needs for improved efficiency and reliability. The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $550 million.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

  • Organization: Defence Construction Canada (DCC)
  • Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Primary Contact: Sarah Montesano
  • Email: [email protected]

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements:

  • Facility Security Clearance (FSC): Must hold a valid FSC at the SECRET level issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP) within Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC).
  • Proposal Submission: Proposals must be submitted via the MERX Electronic Bidding System.
  • Compliance with Trade Agreements: Adherence to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), and the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-GPA).
  • Communication Protocol: All inquiries must be directed solely to the designated point of contact; violations may lead to disqualification.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Bidders should possess expertise in the following areas:

  • Design and construction management
  • Sustainable design practices
  • Engineering disciplines including structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil/municipal engineering
  • Proficiency in Building Information Modeling (BIM)

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Key deliverables and performance standards include:

  • Comprehensive design and construction plans
  • Adherence to project timelines and budgets
  • Regular reporting on project progress and milestones
  • Compliance with safety and quality standards

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

  • Technical approach and methodology
  • Past performance and relevant experience
  • Cost-effectiveness and pricing
  • Overall value proposition (best-value approach)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

  • Experience with similar large-scale infrastructure projects
  • Certifications in sustainable design or engineering practices
  • Established relationships with Indigenous communities, as indicated by the inclusion of an Indigenous Relations Coordinator role in the project team

This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the opportunity for potential bidders to assess their fit for the Halifax Heating and Municipal Services Upgrade project.

Due Date
August 10, 2026
(Overdue)
Solicitation #
IE002504_66271CN

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Defence Construction Canada, Halifax Heating & Municipal Services Upgrade (HHMSU), CFB Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, IE002504 DEFENCE CONSTRUCTION CANADA (DCC) is requesting Proposals from Design-Build Teams to design and construct the Halifax Heating and Municipal Services Upgrade (HHMSU) at CFB Halifax following a modified design-build approach. Additional details are provided in the Request for Proposals (RFP) documents. The Rough Order Magnitude (ROM) Construction Cost Estimate for this Project is $550Million. 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). The selected contractor will be required to hold a valid Facility Security Clearance (FSC) at the level of SECRET, 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 Amendment No.1 to the tender documents. 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-activity. code : 1.01description : Design Team Lead Chef de l’équipe de conceptionunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.02description : Lead Architect Architecte principalunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.03description : Senior Architect Architecte seniorunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.04description : Intermediate Architect Architecte intermédiaireunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.05description : Lead Sustainable Designer Spécialiste principal en conception durableunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.06description : Senior Sustainable Designer Spécialiste en conception durable seniorunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.07description : Intermediate Sustainable Designer Spécialiste en conception durable intermédiaireunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.08description : Lead Structural Engineer Ingénieur en structure principalunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.09description : Senior Structural Engineer Ingénieur en structure seniorunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.1description : Intermediate Structural Engineer Ingénieur en structure intermédiaireunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.11description : Lead Mechanical Engineer Ingénieur mécanique principalunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.12description : Senior Mechanical Engineer Ingénieur mécanique seniorunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.13description : Intermediate Mechanical Engineer Ingénieur mécanique intermédiaireunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.14description : Lead Electrical Engineer Ingénieur électrique principalunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.15description : Senior Electrical Engineer Ingénieur électrique seniorunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.16description : Intermediate Electrical Engineer Ingénieur électrique intermédiaireunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.17description : Lead Civil or Municipal Engineer Ingénieur civil ou municipal principalunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.18description : Senior Civil or Municipal Engineer Ingénieur civil ou municipal seniorunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.19description : Intermediate Civil or Municipal Engineer Ingénieur civil ou municipal intermédiaireunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.2description : Senior Architectural or Engineering Technologists / Technician / Draftsperson Technologue, technicien ou dessinateur senior en architecture ou en génieunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.21description : Intermediate Architectural or Engineering Technologists / Technician / Draftsperson Technologue, technicien ou dessinateur intermédiaire en architecture ou en génieunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.22description : Building Information Modeling Specialist Spécialiste en modélisation des données du bâtimentunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.23description : Project Manager Gestionnaire de projetunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.24description : Superintendent SurintendantunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.25description : Indigenous Relations Coordinator Coordonnateur des relations avec les AutochtonesunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.26description : Industrial Security Manager Responsable de la sécurité industrielleunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.27description : Lead Commissioning Manager or Commissioning Agent Gestionnaire principal de la mise en service ou agent de mise en serviceunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 1.28description : Total Classification Rate Taux horaire pondéré totalunitOfMeasure : Hourly Ratecode : 2.1description : Estimated Cost of Travel for the Contract Award Scope of Services Coût de déplacement estimatif pour l’étendue des services visés par l’attribution du contratunitOfMeasure : Dollarcode : 2.2description : Maximum Upset Unit Travel Rate to Halifax, NS Coût unitaire de déplacement maximum vers l'emplacement Halifax, NEunitOfMeasure : Dollarcode : 2.3description : Maximum Upset Unit Travel Rate to Ottawa, ON Coût unitaire de déplacement maximum vers l'emplacement Ottawa, ONunitOfMeasure : Dollarcode : 2.4description : Total Weighted Maximum Upset Unit Travel Rate Coût unitaire de déplacement maximum pondéréunitOfMeasure : Dollarcode : 3description : Design-Builder Mark-Up Allowance Allocation majorée du concepteur-constructeurratioType : BOTHunitOfMeasure : Percentcode : 4costAllowancePrice : 25000.00description : Prime Cost Allowance Allocation budgétairequantity : 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-444077575969

Amendment Number

001

Contracting Entity

Defence Construction Canada / Construction de Défense Canada

Contact Name

Sarah Montesano

Contact Email

Contact Phone

+16132947162

Organization City

Ottawa

Organization Province / State

Ontario

Organization Country

Canada

Last Updated

August 10, 2026

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