Opportunity
CanadaBuys #PR26RCIP_Pacific
Design-Builder Services for Multi-Unit Residential Housing at CFB Comox and CFB Esquimalt
Posted
May 19, 2026
Respond By
June 30, 2026
Identifier
PR26RCIP_Pacific
NAICS
236116, 541310, 541330, 541340, 541350, 541611
Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is seeking qualified design-build teams to deliver multi-unit residential housing projects for the Canadian Forces Housing Agency at two Pacific Region military bases. - Government Buyer: - Defence Construction Canada (DCC), acting for the Canadian Forces Housing Agency - Contracting office located at 350 Albert St, Ottawa - Locations: - 19 Wing, CFB Comox (Comox, BC) - CFB Esquimalt (Esquimalt, BC) - Scope of Work: - Design and construction of multi-unit residential housing - Two separate contracts, one for each base - Comprehensive architectural, engineering, project management, and specialist services - Services Requested (with part numbers): - Design Team Lead (1.01) - Lead Architect (1.02), Senior Architect (1.03), Intermediate Architect (1.04) - Lead/Senior/Intermediate Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil/Municipal Engineers (1.05–1.19) - Lead/Senior/Intermediate Urban Planner (1.14–1.16) - Senior/Intermediate Architectural or Engineering Technologist/Technician/Draftsperson (1.20–1.21) - Project Manager (1.22), Superintendent (1.23) - Building Information Modeling Specialist (1.24) - Indigenous Relations Coordinator (1.25) - Total Classification Rate (1.32), Maximum Upset Unit Travel Rate (2), Design-Builder Mark-Up Allowance (3) - Contract Award Scope of Services Budget Fee for each base (4.1) - Estimated Contract Value: - $93M–$116M for Comox - $92M–$113M for Esquimalt - Unique Requirements: - Modified design-build approach - Compliance with CFTA, CETA, and WTO-GPA trade agreements - Proposal submission via MERX Electronic Bidding System - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.
Description
This solicitation is for Design-Builder Services using a modified design-build approach for the Canadian Forces Housing Agency's Residential Portfolio Capital Investment Plan at 19 Wing, Comox and Esquimalt in the Pacific Region. Two contracts will be awarded, one for each location, involving the design and construction of multi-unit residential housing. The estimated contract values range from $93M to $116M for Comox and $92M to $113M for Esquimalt. Proposals must be submitted via the MERX Electronic Bidding System by the specified deadline. The procurement complies with the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, CETA, and WTO-GPA.