Defence Construction Canada - Pacific Region - Victoria, British Columbia
## Tender summary **Project:** Replace Underground Utilities – Phase 2, Vernon Military Camp, BC **Buyer:** Defence Construction Canada (Pacific Region) **Project number:** CK208168_CN86972 **Status:** Open **Closing date:** September 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. **Estimated value:** Approximately $8.2 million **Location:** Vernon Military Camp, 3100 15th Avenue, Vernon, British Columbia ### What the work appears to involve The contractor would be responsible for supplying labour, materials, supervision, and equipment to replace deteriorated underground infrastructure, including: - Water mains and water services - Sanitary sewer lines - Stormwater drainage infrastructure - Manholes, valves, hydrants, meters, and related chambers - Road, ditch, trench, embankment, and detention-pond work - Asphalt removal and off-site disposal - Excavation and replacement of unsuitable materials - Granular sub-base and road-widening preparation The quantities listed in the notice include approximately 13,700 m² of asphalt removal, 17,000 tonnes of replacement trench and embankment material, 46 abandoned water services, 30 abandoned water valves, and 16 removed fire-hydrant assemblies. The full tender documents should be reviewed for the complete scope, specifications, drawings, and pricing requirements. ### Schedule and site visit - **Substantial completion:** No later than 415 calendar days after contract-award notification - **Final completion:** Within 30 calendar days after substantial completion - **Recommended site visit:** August 25, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at 3100 15th Avenue, Vernon, BC ### Indigenous Benefits Plan The solicitation includes an **Indigenous Benefits Plan (IBP)** intended to provide opportunities for businesses owned and led by Indigenous Peoples. The tender appears to include an IBP-related pricing item, and bidders should review the supplementary conditions for the applicable requirements. This does not by itself indicate that a bidder qualifies or that Indigenous ownership is mandatory. ### Procurement conditions The opportunity is being conducted under the **Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)** and through the Open Construction Source List **PR26SLCH**. Questions must be sent only to the official point of contact identified in the tender advertisement; contacting another party could create a risk of disqualification. ### Potential fit This opportunity may be relevant to an experienced civil construction contractor with capacity for utility replacement, excavation, roadwork, drainage, traffic or site coordination, and a project of approximately $8.2 million. It may also be relevant to subcontractors providing utility, paving, excavation, materials, or Indigenous business participation. The notice alone is not enough to determine whether a company is eligible, adequately experienced, or able to meet all bonding, insurance, safety, financial, and source-list requirements. ### Recommended next steps 1. Obtain and review the complete MERX tender package, drawings, specifications, supplementary conditions, and bid forms. 2. Confirm the required Open Construction Source List status and any mandatory contractor qualifications. 3. Review bonding, insurance, safety, security-clearance, insurance, and financial requirements. 4. Assess the IBP obligations and determine whether an Indigenous business partnership or subcontracting plan may be appropriate. 5. Attend the recommended site visit if possible. 6. Submit questions only through the designated official contact and before the stated deadline. 7. Confirm the closing time, submission method, addenda, and all mandatory documents immediately before bidding. **Official source:** [MERX tender notice](https://www.merx.com/public/solicitations/4058516422/abstract?language=EN) This summary is based on the supplied advertisement. Verify all requirements, dates, quantities, addenda, and eligibility conditions in the official tender documents before deciding whether to submit a bid.