ADVANCE PROCUREMENT NOTICE, GAGETOWN PROGRAM, NB

Advance Procurement Notice Base Program 5 CDSB Gagetown, Oromocto, NB (with AND WITHOUT Security Requirements) Purpose of this Advance Procurement Notice This is not a bid solicitation nor a request for proposals. In the context of the major investments announced by the Government and to foster a proactive partnership with industry, DCC is issuing this Advance Procurement Notice (APN) to inform contractors/consultants of upcoming contract opportunities at 5th Canadian Division Support Base (CDSB) Gagetown, Oromocto, NB. for Real Property Operations Group (RP OPS) and Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA) base programs. The purpose of this APN is to allow contractors and consultants to assess their capacity and interest in participating, and to prepare adequately for potential solicitation processes, notably by initiating any necessary steps. This is a preliminary notice regarding potential contracts, which may or may not include security requirements. The purpose of this APN is to allow interested contractors and consultants to initiate, if required, the sponsorship process to obtain the necessary clearances or security clearances (if applicable). Please note that certain projects may be reserved for Indigenous businesses in accordance with the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB). Please note that there is no guarantee that these solicitations will proceed or that security clearances will be granted within the anticipated timelines or at all as part of the sponsorship process. DESCRIPTION OF LOCATION 5 CDSB Gagetown was officially opened in 1958 as a training facility. It boasts a 1,100 square kilometre (km) training area, 1,500 kms of roads, 900 kms of tracks and 740 buildings. As such, 5 CDSB Gagetown is the second largest military base in Canada and the largest military facility in Eastern Canada. The Base and its lodger units provide full-time employment to approximately 6,500 military members, including the Reserve Force, and 1,000 civilians. The main garrison, located in the town of Oromocto, NB. The total number of personnel at 5 CDSB Gagetown increases dramatically at different times of the year. The training area and facilities are used regularly by units from other Canadian Armed Forces Bases, Reserve units, Cadets, civilian police forces and even American military units. There is on average an additional 10,000 personnel training annually on the Base.   Description of the ProjectS and Services Future contracts will be subject to separate tendering or request for proposals processes and awarded through various procurement mechanisms and tools made available to DCC. Open competitive tenders or requests for proposals advertised on MERX, and CanadaBuys if they are subject to one of Canada’s trade agreements and their estimated value is equal to or above the agreement’s dollar thresholds. Open Construction Source List (OCSL) – By invitation only to the members of the OCSL. The OCSL for CDSB Gagetown and P.E.I.  is currently open on MERX and interested contractors are welcomed to apply. Search for AR26SLGA_86027 - Open Construction Source List for CDSB Gagetown and P.E.I. on MERX and follow the instructions to apply. IMPORTANT: A MERX account is required to apply. Quick Response Tender (QRT) source lists – Similar to OCSL but for lower dollar value projects. By invitation only to the members of each QRT source list. The following QRT source list for Gagetown is currently open on MERX and interested contractors are welcomed to apply. GA26SL01_86603 - General Contracting Source List for Quick Response Tenders Source lists (SL) – Typically used for professional services such as A&E or environmental. A source list may be local, regional, or national. Each SL is put in place via an open competitive process, advertised on MERX, and CanadaBuys where applicable. Members of the SL are then approached based on the criteria provided in the RFP to submit a proposal…