Defence Construction Canada - Ontario Region - Kingston, Ontario
**Tender summary — M-209 Dorm Recap, Meaford, Ontario** Defence Construction Canada is seeking a contractor for renovation and building-system work at Building M-209 at 4 Canadian Division Training Centre, Meaford, Ontario. The opportunity appears relevant to businesses with capabilities in commercial construction, mechanical and HVAC systems, electrical upgrades, roofing, flooring, painting, and appliance installation. **Main work may include:** - Replacing make-up air units (MAUs) - Installing a variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system - Installing washer-dryer equipment - Flooring and painting - Electrical distribution upgrades - Roof replacement - Providing labour, materials, supervision, and equipment **Contract information:** -Estimated value: approximately **$10,597,000** - Closing date: **September 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.** -Substantial completion: within **854 calendar days** after contract-award notification -Final completion: within **24 days** after substantial completion - Evaluation shown in the notice: **10% Indigenous Benefits Plan amount** and **90% lump-sum price** The contract will include an **Indigenous Benefits Plan**, intended to create opportunities for businesses owned and led by Indigenous Peoples. The tender documents should be reviewed for the specific plan requirements and how bidders must price or demonstrate the benefits. This project includes security requirements. The successful contractor will be required to hold a valid **Designated Organization Screening (DOS)** issued through the Contract Security Program at Public Services and Procurement Canada. The detailed requirements are identified in Amendment No. 1, according to the notice. A site visit is scheduled for **August 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time**, at the **4CDTC South Parking Lot at 9th Line/Nottawasaga Road**. Attendance is highly recommended. The notice states that contractors may not take site photographs or measurements. The tender documents and bidding process are available through **MERX**, and fees may apply. Questions must be sent only to the official point of contact identified in the advertisement; contacting another person could create a disqualification risk. There is an apparent location inconsistency in the supplied listing: the title refers to Borden and the location field says Kingston, while the detailed description identifies the project as **Meaford, Ontario**. Confirm the correct project location, scope, dates, security requirements, amendments, Indigenous Benefits Plan requirements, and submission instructions in the official MERX notice before deciding whether to bid or submitting a response.Official source: https://www.merx.com/public/solicitations/4045459108/abstract?language=EN
