Defence Construction Canada / Construction de Défense Canada - Ottawa, Ontario
## Tender summary **Buyer:** Defence Construction Canada (DCC) / Construction de Défense Canada **Opportunity:** Request for Abbreviated Proposals (RFAP) for geotechnical consulting services **Status:** Open **Closing date:** December 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. **Primary location:** Ottawa, Ontario; services may be required anywhere in Ontario and the National Capital Region ### What is being purchased DCC is seeking consulting firms to establish a **three-year standing offer** for geotechnical consulting services supporting Department of National Defence requirements. Work would be assigned on an **“as and when required”** basis through individual call-ups. Potential work may involve roles such as: - Project manager - Lead, senior, and intermediate geotechnical engineers - Senior and intermediate field geotechnical technologists or technicians - Travel to various Ontario defence locations ### Contract value and term - Estimated value for the initial three-year standing offer: **$2 million** -Possible extension: up to **two additional one-year periods** -Possible increased value with extensions: described as being in the order of **$3.5 million** - Typical call-ups: approximately **$100,000 to $350,000** - Maximum individual call-up: **$500,000** ### Pricing requested The solicitation appears to request hourly rates for the listed personnel classifications, as well as travel rates to locations including: - Ottawa - 8 Wing Trenton - CFB Borden - CFB Kingston - Garrison Petawawa - 22 Wing North Bay ### How to respond Proposals must be submitted electronically through the **MERX Electronic Bidding System** by the stated closing date and time. Questions should be sent only to the official point of contact identified in the RFAP; contacting others during the solicitation period could create disqualification risk. This procurement references the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, CETA, and the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement. ### Potential fit This opportunity appears potentially relevant to a Canadian geotechnical consulting firm with the personnel, experience, and capacity to support DND-related assignments across Ontario and the NCR. The RFAP’s evaluation criteria, mandatory requirements, security or other qualification requirements, insurance provisions, and submission instructions should be reviewed carefully before deciding whether to bid. **Important:** Confirm the official MERX notice and complete RFAP before submitting.The official listing is: https://www.merx.com/public/solicitations/4147080607/abstract?language=EN
