Opportunity
CanadaBuys #OCHRFP26-003
Structural Engineering Consulting for Multi-Residential Affordable Housing Developments
Posted
March 26, 2026
Respond By
April 23, 2026
Identifier
OCHRFP26-003
NAICS
541330
Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) is seeking a qualified Structural Engineering consulting firm to support new multi-residential affordable supportive housing developments in Ottawa. - Government Buyer: - Ottawa Community Housing (OCH), the primary community housing provider in Ottawa and the second largest in Ontario - Contracting office located at 39 Auriga Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - Scope of Services: - Structural Engineering consulting for multiple new development projects - Projects involve complex, multi-residential buildings with six or more storeys and at least one hundred dwelling units per site - Responsibilities include planning, designing, and implementing standardized structural systems across projects - Goals are to ensure consistency, reduce consulting, construction, lifecycle, and property management costs, and maintain compliance with all applicable codes and standards - Collaboration required with the Architect/Prime Consultant for integrated and coordinated design - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the notice - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on standardization of structural systems across the OCH portfolio - Focus on cost reduction and code compliance - Integration with architectural design teams
Description
Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) is seeking a qualified Structural Engineering consulting firm to support multiple new development projects involving complex multi-residential affordable supportive housing developments. These projects typically consist of six or more storeys and one hundred or more dwelling units per site. The selected firm will be responsible for planning, designing, and implementing standardized structural systems to promote consistency and reduce costs while ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and standards. The Structural Engineer will collaborate with the Architect/Prime Consultant to ensure integrated and coordinated design across the OCH portfolio.