CM-Major Renovation of Connaught Barracks and Other Construction Work

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Construction Management at Risk services to deliver a multi-project program (est. $65M) including major renovation of Connaught Barracks 1–3, demolition of select facilities, and construction of new buildings at the Citadelle of Québec. Buyer: Defence Construction Canada; work located in Quebec City, Quebec.

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Request for Proposal - Construction Management Services for Major Renovation of Connaught Barracks and Other Construction Work DEFENCE CONSTRUCTION CANADA (DCC) is requesting Proposals from firms with demonstrated experience in the Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) delivery method, to submit a Proposal for a Program involving multiple Projects for the renovation of existing infrastructures, the demolition of certain facilities, and the construction of some new facilities which include the renovation of Connaught Barracks 1, 2 and 3 located at Citadelle of Quebec, Quebec. Notwithstanding that the Program comprises multiple Projects, a single CCDC 5B Construction Management Contract – for Services and Construction will govern the entirety of the Program for the full duration of the Contract. The Construction Manager will be required to provide the necessary Construction Management services to ensure the successful completion of all Projects under the Program. These services apply to all construction activities associated with the Projects, are divided into two (2) components and include, but are not limited to, the following: Pre-construction Services: General Services, Pre-design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Document, and Construction Procurement. Construction Services: General Services, Cost Control and Accounting, and Post-Construction Services. Additional details are provided in the RFP document. The resulting Contract will include an Indigenous Benefits Plan (IBP) that aims to provide opportunities for businesses owned and lead by Indigenous People. Canada’s free trade agreements pose no impediment to the inclusion of measures for the benefit of Indigenous Peoples and/or businesses in a procurement. Refer to the RFP documents for more details. You may consult the Indigenous Services Canada’s business directory, and/or Canadian Council for Indigenous Business’ directory as required. A site visit has been arranged for the following date, time, and location. It is highly recommended that Proponents attend this visit. Date: July 10, 2026 Time: 9:00am (local time) Location: 1 Côte de la Citadelle, Ville de Quebec, Quebec (The meeting point will be at the entrance to the serpentine road (guardhouse). Proponents will be required to park within the Citadelle grounds.) The estimated construction cost for the Program is in the range of $65 Million. Firms that consider themselves qualified to provide these services are invited to submit their proposals through the MERX Electronic Bidding System on or before the closing date and time indicated on the Electronic Bidding System. This solicitation is being conducted in accordance with the requirements set out in the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), Chapter Nineteen of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-GPA). The selected Construction Manager will be required to hold a valid Designated Organization Screening (DOS), issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP) within Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC). Details concerning the Security Requirements for this program are identified in the RFP documents. Questions regarding this solicitation are to be directed ONLY to the point of contact identified in this advertisement. Proponents who address their questions to anyone other than the point of contact during the solicitation period may, for that reason alone, be disqualified. Proponents can obtain contract award results from the DCC website at https://www.dcc-cdc.gc.ca/industry/contract-activity. DCC now publicly discloses information on payments made to prime contractors so that subcontractors know when they can expect payment. Information on payments made in the past 90 days on construction contracts over $100,000, as well as further information regarding DCC’s prompt payment commitment, can be obtained from the DCC website at https://www.dcc-cdc.gc.ca/industry/contract-activity.

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