APN - Housing Construction Plan
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**Tender summary — Housing Construction Plan (Advance Procurement Notice)** Defence Construction Canada, for the National Capital Region, has published an advance notice about a planned Canadian Forces housing construction program. This notice is **not a bid solicitation or request for proposals**, and there is no guarantee that the proposed contracts will proceed. The program is expected to use Modified Design-Build contracts combining site studies, architectural and engineering services, detailed design, infrastructure work, and construction. Projects are expected to focus mainly on higher-density, mid-rise apartment housing for Canadian Armed Forces members. **Potentially relevant upcoming locations:** - Wainwright, Cold Lake and Edmonton, Alberta — approximately $608 million combined - Winnipeg and Shilo, Manitoba — approximately $194 million combined - Borden, Kingston, North Bay and Petawawa, Ontario — approximately $1.076 billion combined - Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan — approximately $11 million The notice indicates these potential solicitations may begin in **fall 2026**, subject to Department of National Defence approval. Some locations may be procured separately, while others could be bundled into one Request for Proposals. Earlier RFPs for locations including Ottawa have reportedly already been published. The Government of Canada also expects potential opportunities for Indigenous businesses and communities through subcontracting, employment and training connected with the program. The notice shows a closing date of **October 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.**, but because this is an advance notice rather than a bid call, businesses should confirm what that date represents in the official posting. Documents and any future solicitation information are available through MERX, where fees may apply. This opportunity appears most relevant to design-builders, construction companies, architectural and engineering firms, major subcontractors, and businesses able to support large-scale residential construction. Review the official MERX notice and any later RFP documents carefully for mandatory requirements, procurement timelines, project-specific scopes, bonding, security, insurance, Indigenous participation provisions, and submission instructions before deciding whether to pursue it. Bid Maple is not affiliated with the Government of Canada.
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- This notice is an Advance Procurement Notice only; it is not a bid solicitation or request for proposals. No bid submission requirement is identified in the provided text.
- The contemplated procurements are for Modified Design-Build (MDB) contracts integrating studies, design, and construction under a single contract.
- Potential services include architectural and engineering services, including site studies, planning, detailed design development, and associated works.
- Potential services include design and construction of new infrastructure and residential housing supporting the Canadian Forces housing program.
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Advance Procurement Notice Housing Construction plan Purpose of this Advance Procurement Notice This is not a bid solicitation nor a request for proposals. This is an advance notice for potential contracts to provide interested Design-Builders an opportunity to learn about the upcoming housing construction program. Note that there is no guarantee that these solicitations will proceed. Description of the Program and Services The Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA) is planning a Housing Program to support the delivery of new residential housing for members of the Canadian Armed Forces at bases and wings across Canada. CFHA is responsible for the provision and management of military housing on Department of National Defence (DND) lands, and this program supports ongoing efforts to modernize and expand the housing portfolio to meet current and future operational needs. The objective of the program is to deliver new housing efficiently and at speed through Modified Design -Build (MDB) delivery model that integrates studies, design and construction under a single contract. The services required under this program include: Architectural & Engineering (A&E) services for the provision site studies, planning and detailed design development and all associated works. Design and construction of new infrastructure and housing to support the residential housing program. Note that certain locations may involve phased delivery. Planned building types will emphasize higher-density development, primarily mid-rise apartment buildings. The proposed number of units at each location is subject to adjustment as requirements are finalized. It is anticipated that each location will be delivered under its own Modified Design-Build (MDB) contract. However, subject to change, certain locations may be bundled and procured through a single Request for Proposals (RFP), as outlined below in no particular order. Location / Proposed Number of Housing Units / Estimated Design and Construction Costs ($M) RFP No.1 (Published) Comox, British Columbia/ 212 units/ $96M Esquimalt, British Columbia/ 200 units/ $91M RFP No.2 (Published) Ottawa, Ontario/ 280 units/ $128M RFP No.3 (Published) Yellowknife, Northwest Territories/ 32 units / $15M RFP No.4 (Published) Gagetown, New Brunswick/ 656 units / $323M Greenwood, Nova Scotia/ 208 units / $95M Halifax, Nova Scotia/ 400 units /$182M RFP No.5 (Published) Montreal, Quebec/ 200 units/ $91M Valcartier, Quebec/ 1120 units/ $510M Bagotville, Quebec/240 units/ $109M It is anticipated that the following solicitations related to this program will be initiated in Fall 2026. This is conditional on receiving approval to proceed by the Department of National Defence (DND). RFP No.6 Wainwright, Alberta/ 94 units/ $43M Cold Lake, Alberta/ 232 units/ $106M Edmonton, Alberta/ 1010 units/ $459M RFP No.7 Winnipeg, Manitoba/ 240 units/ $110M Shilo, Manitoba/ 184 units/ $84M RFP No.8 Borden, Ontario/ 210 units / $96M Kingston, Ontario/ 960 units/ $437M North Bay, Ontario/ 78 units/ $36M Petawawa, Ontario/ 1114 units/ $507M RFP No.9 Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan/ 24 units/ $11M The Government of Canada is committed to advancing reconciliation and fostering meaningful engagement with Indigenous Peoples. In alignment with these commitments, the Department of National Defence (DND) seeks to create opportunities for Indigenous businesses and communities through (sub)contracting, employment, and training initiatives associated with the proposed program of work. It is anticipated that Indigenous communities will benefit from potential subcontracting, employment, and training opportunities arising from this program of work. Questions Any questions relating to this Advance Procurement Notice can be addressed to: Antoine am Rhyn Regional Service Line Leader, Contract Services Defence Construction Canada 819-431-7650 [email protected] Bidding and Documents are available on http://www.merx.com. Fees may apply; See https://www.merx.com/public/pricing for more information.
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