APN-CFMETR NEW RANGE OPERATIONS CENTRE (MDB) CFB ESQUIMALT, BC

Advance Procurement Notice CFMETR NEW RANGE OPERATIONS CENTRE (MDB) CFB Esquimalt, BC (with 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 an upcoming contract opportunity at CFMETR, CFB Esquimalt. The purpose of this APN is to allow contractors and consultants to assess their capacity and interest in participating, and to prepare adequately for the potential solicitation process, notably by initiating any necessary steps. This is a preliminary notice regarding a potential contract, which includes 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 this project may include Indigenous businesses participation component in accordance with the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB). Please note that there is no guarantee that this contract will proceed or that security clearances will be granted within the anticipated timelines or at all as part of the sponsorship process. Description of the Project and Services It is anticipated that the following solicitation will proceed as noted in the table below. This is conditional on the contract receiving approval to proceed from DND. Contract Number: CN83130 Title: CFMETR New Range Operations Centre Approximate Estimate: $15,500,000.00 Anticipated Posting: October 2026 Description: A Modified Design Build (MDB) contract is required to aid the Department of National Defence (DND) in acquiring consultant and construction expertise to design and construct a new Range Operations Centre (ROC) for the Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental Test Range (CFMETR) on behalf of Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt at its delivery location in Nanoose, British Columbia. The existing ROC on Winchelsea Island is obsolete and at end of life. The replacement building will be relocated within CFMETR on Vancouver Island to maintain operations of the existing building while the replacement building is completed with minimized lifecycle costs. Some of the major components include, but are not limited to, the following:   Prepare Architectural and Engineering issued-for-construction (IFC) drawings for a new ROC, in sufficient detail, clearly indicating the work required to provide the design solution, based on the option selected. Provide environmental support to conduct all monitoring, and implement requirements to support the design including any identified hazardous materials Provide support to implement archaeological plans, compliance with monitoring and indigenous engagement to support the design and implementation Deliver a Class A substantive construction cost estimate Provide Tender Phase and Construction Phase services, including As-Built record drawings Professional Services Required likely include, but are not limited to, the following: Civil Structural Architectural Mechanical Electrical Cost Consultant The rough order of magnitude value of this contract (including design and construction) is estimated to be approximately $15,500,000. It is anticipated that this solicitation will be initiated…