APN-DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION OF THE SNOW AND ICE CONTROL / HEAVY EQUIPMENT FACILITY

Advance Procurement Notice DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE SNOW AND ICE CONTROL (SNIC) HEAVY EQUIPMENT (HE) FACILITY (MODIFIED DESIGN-BUILD) COLD LAKE, ALBERTA (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 Design Builders of an upcoming contract opportunity at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta. The purpose of this APN is to allow Design Builders 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 Design Builders to initiate, if required, the sponsorship process to obtain the necessary clearances or security clearances (if applicable). Please note that this project may include an 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 The delivery method for this project will be Modified Design-Build (MDB). The Defence of Canada Fighter Infrastructure (DCFI) project was identified as part of the Continental Defence Memorandum to Cabinet. DCFI intends to modernize, recapitalize, and add new critical infrastructure, including Information Management/Information Technology (IM/IT) upgrades, to enable Canada’s ability to project air power in defence of North America for the coming decades. The purpose of DCFI is to build upon and complement the infrastructure work under the Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP). The Snow and Ice Control (SNIC)/Heavy Equipment (HE) Facility project at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta is a major infrastructure initiative under DCFI. It involves constructing a new, purpose-built facility to consolidate all SNIC and HE operations, storage, and maintenance in one facility with direct airfield access. The facility will support year-round airfield operations for NORAD, search and rescue, and future fighter missions, including the CF-35A. The scope of work for this project, if it goes ahead, will include but is not limited to: - The design and construction of a new SNIC/HE facility of approximately 6,166 m² gross building area, including heavy equipment vehicle storage bays, maintenance bay, POL and chemical storage, administrative offices, and support areas; - Extensive exterior works of approximately 30,190 m², including access roads, parking, security fencing, chemical and POL tank pads, and covered storage; - Site services including electrical supply (1.5 MVA), auxiliary power, water and storm drainage systems, and IM/IT infrastructure meeting DND standards; - Compliance with National Defence Security Orders and Directives (NDSOD) Operations Zone (OpsZ) requirements, including controlled airfield access, CCTV, and intrusion detection; and - Net-zero carbon design per DND’s Standard on Sustainability Requirements for Buildings (SSRB). The estimated Design-Builder and Construction cost is in the order of $110,000,000 (CAD), consisting of approximately $101M in construction costs plus $9M in design and associated professional services. It is anticipated that this solicitation will be initiated September 2026. This is conditional on the contract receiving approval to proceed by the Department of National Defence (DND). Contract Award and Anticipated Security Requirements To be eligible for contract award, a…