ADVANCE PROCUREMENT NOTICE BASE PROGRAM - MONTREAL GARRISON

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Advance procurement notice for upcoming Real Property Operations and Canadian Forces Housing Agency base‑program contracts at Montreal Garrison and related sites in Montréal, QC. Potential future opportunities may include construction, renovations, housing and facility‑support works across multiple armouries and garrison properties; solicitations are not yet released and may have security requirements.

From the notice

ADVANCE PROCUREMENT NOTICE BASE PROGRAM MONTREAL GARRISON (QC) (WITH AND WITHOUT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS) PURPOSE OF THIS ADVANCE PROCUREMENT NOTICE This is not a bid solicitation nor a request for proposals. In the context of the major investments announced by the Government and to foster a proactive partnership with industry, DCC is issuing this Advance Procurement Notice (APN) to inform contractors/consultants of upcoming contract opportunities at the Montreal Garrison and related sites for Real Property Operations Group (RP OPS) and Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA) base program. The purpose of this APN is to allow contractors and consultants to assess their capacity and interest in participating, and to prepare adequately for potential solicitation processes, notably by initiating any necessary steps. This is a preliminary notice regarding potential contracts, which may or may not include security requirements. The purpose of this APN is to allow interested contractors and consultants to initiate, if required, the sponsorship process to obtain the necessary clearances or security clearances (if applicable). Please note that certain projects may be reserved for Indigenous businesses in accordance with the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB). Please note that there is no guarantee that these solicitations will proceed or that security clearances will be granted within the anticipated timelines or at all as part of the sponsorship process. DESCRIPTION OF LOCATION Traditionally, the Garrison’s role consisted in providing third- and fourth-line logistical support to units of the 2 Cdn Div. Since 1995, numerous headquarters have been established in Montreal, including those of the 2nd Canadian Division (2 Cdn Div), the Real Property Operations Unit (Quebec) (RPOU Quebec), the 4 Health Services Group, and the 34 Canadian Brigade Group (34th CBG). In addition to this expanded mission, the unit provides support to the Joint Task Force East (JTFE) and serves as a logistics hub for troop deployment in coordination with the 25 Canadian Forces Supply Depot (25 CFSD). The 2nd Canadian Division Support Group (2nd CDSG) is a unit of the 2nd Canadian Division. Its mission is to provide essential institutional support to the units of the 2nd CDSG as well as to lodger and integrated units. This type of support enables numerous units to take part in domestic operations or to scale up their capabilities for expeditionary operations. The Montreal Garrison has 1,200 civilian employees and 600 military personnel. The site covers an area of 2.8 km2. It is located within a residential and industrial area, bordered by Notre-Dame, Haig, Dickson, and Hochelaga streets. The Montreal Garrison is located next to the Port of Montreal and numerous industrial facilities. The southern section of the Garrison consists mainly of hangars, while the northern section consists of offices. Following is a non-exhaustive list of other sites/locations that fall under the jurisdiction of the Montreal Garrison: St-Hubert Garrison Nicolet METC Bleury Armoury Esplanade Armoury Cathcart Armoury Henri-Julien Armoury Côte-des-Neiges Armoury St-Joseph Armoury Ste-Catherine Armoury Salaberry Armoury DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECTS AND SERVICES Future contracts will be subject to separate tendering or request for proposals processes and awarded through various procurement mechanisms and tools made available to DCC. Open competitive tenders or requests for proposals advertised on MERX, and CanadaBuys if they are subject to one of Canada’s trade agreements and their estimated value is equal to or above the agreement’s dollar thresholds. Open Construction Source List (OCSL) – By invitation only to the members of the OCSL. The OCSL for Montreal and St-Jean is currently open on MERX and interested contractors are welcomed to apply. Search for QU26SLML_86131 Open Construction Source List for Montreal and St-Jean Garrisons on MERX and follow the instructions to apply. IMPORTANT: A MERX account is required to apply. Quick Response Tender (QRT) source lists – Similar to OCSL but for lower dollar value projects. By invitation only to the members of each QRT source list. The following QRT source list for Montreal is currently open on MERX and interested contractors are welcomed to apply. MLEG2528_83456 - General Contractor Source List Source lists (SL) – Typically used for professional services such as A&E or environmental. A source list may be local, regional, or national. Each SL is put in place via an open competitive process, advertised on MERX, and CanadaBuys where applicable. Members of the SL are then approached based on the criteria provided in the RFP to submit a proposal based on a provided Statement of Work (SOW). For most SL, the contracts are negotiated one-on-one. Standing Offer Agreement (SOA) and Standing Offer (SO) – Used for any type of services or construction and generally put in place with one of two suppliers. These tools may be local, regional, or national. Each tool is put in place via an open competitive process, advertised on MERX, and CanadaBuys where applicable or by invitation from an OCSL. Download from MERX the document included with this APN for the list of projects we anticipate soliciting as per the dates indicated in the document. This is conditional on the projects receiving approval to proceed by DND. CONTRACT AWARD AND ANTICIPATED SECURITY REQUIREMENTS To be eligible for contract award, a proponent or bidder will be required to, among other things, actively hold or obtain all required security clearance(s) prior to the date of the award, as further detailed in the solicitation documents. Where applicable, the anticipated security clearance level for each contract is listed in the attached list of projects. INDUSTRIAL SECURITY PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is providing consultants or contractors early access to the security clearance application process through sponsorship under its Industrial Security Program (ISP). Accordingly, consultants or contractors that intend to submit a proposal or a bid on one or more of these projects and that do not actively hold the identified security clearance(s) should begin forthwith the security clearance application process by applying through DCC’s ISP. Under this program, DCC may, at its entire discretion, provide preliminary assistance to all the potential bidders or proponents with their respective security clearance sponsorship process. To begin the security clearance sponsorship process, please submit a sponsorship request application to DCC by following the steps identified on DCC’s website at: https://www.dcc-cdc.gc.ca/industry/security-requirements. In their sponsorship request application to DCC, consultants or contractors are asked to quote the following information, among other things: Advance Procurement Notice (APN) number (Project number on the MERX notice); Contract number or numbers as referenced in the attached table; and Level of clearance requested to be sponsored for. SPONSORSHIP PROCESS Upon receipt, DCC will review the sponsorship request application and will communicate directly with the consultants or contractors to provide assistance for the completion of the sponsorship request packages. Once DCC has determined, at its entire discretion, that a consultant or contractor: has started the sponsorship process prior to the solicitation(s) (Contract number(s) listed on their request for sponsorship) being advertised on MERX, has met all the material requirements of the sponsorship request package, and has submitted a proposal or a bid DCC will send the sponsorship request package to the Public Services and Procurement Canada’s (PSPC) Contract Security Program (CSP). Following receipt of the sponsorship request package, the CSP will communicate directly with the proponent or bidder regarding any further steps or actions to be undertaken or the status of the sponsorship request package processing. At such time, the proponent or bidder will need to promptly cooperate with CSP to ensure that the process is completed as soon as possible. QUESTIONS Any questions pertaining to the sponsoring process through the ISP can be addressed to: Telephone Number: (613) 998-8974; or Email address: ISP.Sponsorship@dcc-cdc.gc.ca Any questions relating to this Advance Procurement Notice can be addressed to: M. Sebastien Boucher Leader, Area Program Defence Construction Canada 418-254-0792 Sebastien.Boucher@dcc-cdc.gc.ca DISCLAIMER DCC is only providing assistance, at its entire discretion, for the above stated sponsorship process and does not provide any representations or guarantees that a sponsorship request package or a security clearance application forwarded by DCC to the CSP will be successful or result in the granting of the requested security clearance(s) by the CSP. At all times, the processing of a sponsorship request package or a security clearance application is subject to the respective terms, conditions, and timelines of DCC’s ISP sponsorship process and the CSP security clearance granting process. By applying to either of the aforementioned processes, the proponent or bidder agrees to bear any fees and risks associated with: (i) the completeness or accuracy, or lack thereof, of its application or related documents submitted under or in connection with either said processes, and (ii) the timeliness, or lack thereof, of any processing or granting of security clearance(s) under or in connection with either said processes. Notwithstanding anything else stated above, DCC shall in no event be liable to the bidder or proponent for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive or exemplary damages arising out or in connection with the above stated sponsorship process. DCC provides assistance only, at its sole discretion, in the sponsorship process and makes no representations or warranties regarding the acceptance of a sponsorship application or the issuance of a security clearance by the PSC. The processing of applications remains subject to the applicable terms and timelines of both the DCC and the PSC processes. By participating in these processes, applicants and bidders assume all costs and risks associated with preparing and processing their applications, including the accuracy of the information provided and the absence of any guarantee regarding obtaining the required certifications. DCC shall under no circumstances be liable for any damages, direct or indirect.

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