Opportunity
CanadaBuys #OCHRFPQ26-007
Prequalification of Architects for Multi-Residential Housing Projects – Ottawa Community Housing
Posted
July 21, 2026
Respond By
September 03, 2026
Identifier
OCHRFPQ26-007
NAICS
541310
Ottawa Community Housing (OCH), Ottawa's main community housing provider, is prequalifying architects for a future roster to support multi-residential housing projects. - Government Buyer: - Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) - Services Requested: - Prequalification of architects licensed with the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) - Two service streams: - Stream 1: Multi-residential mid-rise and high-rise buildings (6+ storeys, 100-300+ homes) - Stream 2: Multi-residential low-rise and mid-rise buildings (3-6 storeys, potentially less than 9 storeys, 20-150+ homes) - Notable Requirements: - OAA licensing is mandatory - Roster will include 10-16 architects - Prequalified firms will be eligible for future RFPs to deliver 300–500 homes per year - No OEMs or product vendors are specified, as this is a professional services opportunity - No specific products or part numbers are involved
Description
Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) is seeking to prequalify architects licensed with the Ontario Association of Architects to establish a roster for future projects. The roster will consist of 10 to 16 architects divided into two streams based on building types: Stream 1 for multi-residential mid-rise and high-rise buildings, and Stream 2 for multi-residential low-rise and mid-rise buildings. Prequalified architects will be eligible to respond to subsequent Requests for Proposals. The contract is expected to start on October 15, 2026, with no specified duration.