Defence Construction Canada - Atlantic Region - Bedford, Nova Scotia
## Tender summary **Opportunity:** Expression of Interest to dredge and rehabilitate Jetty NE at CFB Halifax, Bedford, Nova Scotia **Buyer:** Defence Construction Canada (Atlantic Region) **Status:** Open **RFEOI closing date:** November 10, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. **Estimated construction value:** Approximately **$26.834 million**, excluding HST and several non-construction costs. ### What the work involves DCC is seeking general contractors interested in carrying out contaminated marine dredging and infrastructure rehabilitation at Jetty NE, CFB Halifax. The work is expected to include the required labour, materials, equipment, site services and related construction activities. Detailed plans and specifications are not being released at this RFEOI stage. ### Two-step process This is not yet the bid stage. It is the first step of a two-stage procurement: 1. Submit an expression of interest through DCC’s Electronic Bidding System before the deadline. 2. Contractors that submit an acceptable response to this RFEOI are expected to be invited to the later Tender Phase. DCC also reserves the right to end the solicitation after the RFEOI stage. ### Important requirements and considerations - The opportunity appears aimed at **general contractors** with the capacity to manage a major contaminated marine construction project. - An **Indigenous Benefits Plan** will apply. The eventual contractor will need to include Indigenous businesses or eligible joint ventures as subcontractors or suppliers. Further details are expected in the Tender Phase. - Bid security will be required during the Tender Phase. - Technical plans, specifications and the detailed project background are expected to be provided later. - Contractors must follow DCC’s procurement requirements and Code of Conduct. Certain contractors suspended or declared ineligible under PSPC’s applicable policy may not proceed to the second stage. - The work is scheduled to reach substantial completion within **470 calendar days** after contract award, with final completion within an additional **30 calendar days**. - No site visit is offered during the RFEOI stage; a site visit is expected during the Tender Phase. ### Potential fit This opportunity potentially matches a Canadian general contractor, marine contractor or construction team able to coordinate contaminated dredging, large-scale infrastructure rehabilitation, environmental compliance, equipment and subcontractors. Businesses would likely need to review their experience, bonding and financial capacity, marine equipment access, safety qualifications, and ability to meet the Indigenous Benefits Plan requirements before deciding whether to respond. This is only a preliminary summary and does not confirm that your business qualifies. Review the complete official notice and Electronic Bidding System instructions carefully, including the submission format, mandatory requirements, deadlines and clarification process, before submitting an expression of interest.Official source: https://www.merx.com/public/solicitations/4146837351/abstract?language=EN
