Opportunity
CanadaBuys #OCHRFPQ26-008
Prequalification of General Contractors for Affordable Housing Projects
Posted
May 11, 2026
Respond By
June 09, 2026
Identifier
OCHRFPQ26-008
NAICS
236116, 236118
Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) is initiating a prequalification process to create a roster of up to twelve General Contractors (GCs) for future affordable housing projects: - Government Buyer: - Ottawa Community Housing (OCH), a Canadian government entity - Scope of Work: - Prequalification for General Contractors in architecture, engineering, and construction - Contractors will be eligible for future solicitations to deliver 300–500 residential units per year - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a service-based opportunity - Contract Details: - Prequalification valid for an initial two-year term, with automatic 12-month renewals unless terminated - Contracts will use the CCDC2‑2020 Stipulated Price Contract with OCH supplementary conditions - Notable Requirements: - Open, competitive bidding process - Compliance with the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) - Contractors must demonstrate relevant experience in multi-residential affordable housing - No product line items or specific part numbers are included, as the opportunity is focused on contractor services
Description
Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) is seeking to establish a roster of up to twelve qualified General Contractors for future projects involving the delivery of 300–500 residential units per year. This prequalification process is open to contractors within the architecture, engineering, and construction fields. The selected contractors will be eligible to respond to future requests for proposals for new multi-residential affordable housing developments. The prequalification is valid for an initial two-year term with automatic renewal for subsequent 12-month periods unless terminated. The typical contract form is CCDC2‑2020 Stipulated Price Contract with OCH supplementary conditions.