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MDB - Halifax Heating & Municipal Services Upgrade
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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 enhance the heating and municipal services infrastructure at the base, following a modified design-build approach. 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]
CONTRACT DETAILS
- Contract Type: Design-Build
- Estimated Contract Value: $550 million
- Option Years: None mentioned
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Bidders must meet the following criteria to be eligible:
- Facility Security Clearance (FSC): Must hold a valid FSC at the level of SECRET, 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.
- Compliance with Trade Agreements: Bidders must comply with 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).
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Bidders should demonstrate expertise in the following areas:
- Design and construction of heating and municipal services.
- Proficiency in sustainable design practices.
- Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and related technologies.
- Capability to manage multidisciplinary teams including architects, engineers, and project managers.
DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Key deliverables include:
- Complete design and construction of the HHMSU project.
- Adherence to project timelines and budget constraints.
- Regular reporting on project progress and compliance with performance metrics as outlined in the RFP documents.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Proposals will be evaluated based on the following factors:
- Technical Approach: Quality and feasibility of the proposed design and construction methodology.
- Past Performance: Relevant experience and successful completion of similar projects.
- Price: Cost-effectiveness of the proposal.
The evaluation will follow a best-value approach, balancing technical merit with cost.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
While not mandatory, the following qualifications may provide a competitive advantage:
- Experience with large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly in military or government contexts.
- Certifications in sustainable design or construction practices.
- Established relationships with local subcontractors and suppliers in Halifax.
This summary provides essential information for potential bidders to assess their fit for the HHMSU project and prepare competitive proposals.
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*** THIS AMENDS THE PREVIOUSLY POSTED NOTICE TO CHANGE THE CLOSING DATE TO AUGUST 27, 2026. TIME AND CLOSING LOCATION REMAIN UNCHANGED *** 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
002
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 27, 2026
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