APN - HEALTH SERVICES CENTRE AND TRANSITION CENTRE, CFB HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA

Advance Procurement Notice Health Services Centre and Transition Centre Halifax, Nova Scotia (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 and consultants of an upcoming contract opportunity in Halifax, Nova Scotia. 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). 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 The Department of National Defence (DND) is planning the design and construction of a new combined Health Services Centre (HSC) and Transition Centre (TC) at Windsor Park, Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax, Nova Scotia. The existing HSC and TC currently occupy aging facilities that have reached the end of their operational life and require full replacement. The new purpose-built facility will have an estimated gross floor area of 20,000 m² and will accommodate 361 HSC personnel and 52 TC personnel. The project will also include the demolition and replacement of selected site infrastructure. Sustainability will be a significant consideration in the planning and development of the new facility. The project is expected to incorporate energy efficient systems and modern design strategies that contribute to reduced greenhouse gas emissions and long-term operational resilience. Environmental stewardship and whole life asset performance will be central to the project’s delivery objectives. The delivery model of the project is an integrated project delivery (IPD) model, the services to be procured may include design of the facilities and supporting infrastructure, construction of the facilities and supporting infrastructure as well as demolition and replacement of selected site infrastructure. The procurement will evaluate a collaborative project delivery team including prime constructor and multi-disciplinary design and engineering capability which may include architecture; civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering; communications; energy management and sustainability. The estimated cost of the proposed Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contract is expected to be in the range of $250 Million to $375 Million. It is anticipated that the solicitation will proceed in Aug/Sept 2026. This is conditional on the contract receiving approval to proceed from DND. The Government of Canada is committed to reconciliation and…