Advance Notice for Modular Office Complex Construction at Edmonton Military Base

Advance Procurement NoticeCONSTRUCT 250-Person Modular Office Complex3CDSB Edmonton, AB(with Security Requirements)Purpose of this Advance Procurement NoticeThis 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 3CDSB Edmonton, AB.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 ServicesIt 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.Project Number: WE000374Contract Number: 86601Title: Construct 250-Person Modular Office ComplexApproximate Estimate: $16MAnticipated Posting: April 2026Description:The delivery method for this project will be Modified Design Build.The 250-Person Modular Office Complex will provide office space for new site personnel and accommodate an additional office swing space for other staff as buildings reach capacity.

The facility will accommodate military unit staff and excess staff from other growing units with identified workspaces, reception areas, meeting rooms, and a lunchroom.

This new infrastructure will enable 3CDSB Edmonton to sustain operations while growing units have new infrastructure built as part of Canada’s Army Modernization efforts.The intended scope of this work for this project should the project proceed will include: - The modular construction of a new building with an estimated gross area of 4,700m2 to accommodate military unit staff and swing space staff located at 3CDSB Edmonton.

- The development of an exterior area of approximately 9,000m2 to accommodate 300 civilian vehicles and exterior storage. Design and construct 300 stall parking lot adjacent to the new building.

- The design will meet sustainability, energy efficiency, GHG reduction, water conservation, and resiliency targets through internal performance requirements.- Implementation including construction and commissioning.The estimated Design and Construction cost is in the order of $16,000,000.It is anticipated that this solicitation will be initiated in April 2026.

This is conditional on receiving approval to proceed by the Department of National Defence (DND).Contract Award and Anticipated Security RequirementsTo be eligible for contract award, a proponent will be required to, among other things, actively hold or obtain all required security clearance(s) prior to the date of the award, as further detailed in the solicitation documents.The anticipated security clearance level for this contract is Designated Organization Screening (DOS).Industrial Security Program Sponsorship Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is providing consultants or contractors early access to the security clearance application process through sponsorship under its Industrial Security Program (ISP).

Accordingly, consultants or contractors that intend to submit a proposal for this project and that do not actively hold the above identified security clearance(s) should begin forthwith the security clearance application process by applying through DCC’s ISP.Under this program, DCC may, at its entire discretion, provide preliminary assistance to all the potential proponents with their respective security clearance sponsorship process.To begin the security clearance sponsorship process, please submit a sponsorship request application to DCC by following the steps identified on DCC’s website at: https://www.dcc-cdc.gc.ca/industry/security-requirements.In their sponsorship request application to DCC, consultants or contractors are asked to quote the following information, among other things: - Advance Procurement Notice (APN) number (Project number on the MERX notice);- Contract number 86601; and- Level of clearance requested to be sponsored for.Sponsorship ProcessUpon receipt, DCC will review the sponsorship request application and will communicate directly with the consultants or contractors to provide assistance for the completion of the sponsorship request packages.Once DCC has determined, at its entire discretion, that a consultant or contractor: - has started the sponsorship process prior to the solicitation (Contract number listed on their request for sponsorship) being advertised on MERX,- has met all the material requirements of the sponsorship request package, and- has submitted a proposal or a bid DCC will send the documents to the Public Services and Procurement Canada’s (PSPC) Contract Security Program (CSP).Following receipt of the sponsorship request package, the CSP will communicate directly with the proponent or bidder regarding any further steps or actions to be undertaken or the status of the sponsorship request package processing.

At such time, the proponent or bidder will need to promptly cooperate with CSP to ensure that the process is completed as soon as possible.QuestionsAny questions pertaining to the sponsoring process through the ISP can be addressed to:Telephone Number: (613) 998-8974; orEmail address: ISP.Sponsorship@dcc-cdc.gc.caAny questions relating to this Advance Procurement Notice can be addressed to:Brett CooperCoordinator, Contract ServicesDefence Construction Canada780-266-1884Brett.Cooper@dcc-cdc.gc.caDisclaimerDCC is only providing assistance, at its entire discretion, for the above stated sponsorship process and does not provide any representations or guarantees that a sponsorship request package or a security clearance application forwarded by DCC to the CSP will be successful or result in the granting of the requested security clearance(s) by the CSP.

At all times, the processing of a sponsorship request package or a security clearance application is subject to the respective terms, conditions, and timelines of DCC’s ISP sponsorship process and the CSP security clearance granting process.

By applying to either of the aforementioned processes, the proponent or bidder agrees to bear any fees and risks associated with: (i) the completeness or accuracy, or lack thereof, of its application or related documents submitted under or in connection with either said processes, and (ii) the timeliness, or lack thereof, of any processing or granting of security clearance(s) under or in connection with either said processes.

Notwithstanding anything else stated above, DCC shall in no event be liable to the bidder or proponent for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive or exemplary damages arising out or in connection with the above stated sponsorship process. Bidding and Documents are available on http://www.merx.com. Fees may apply; See https://www.merx.com/public/pricing for more information.

Notice type: None Procurement method: Competitive - Open bidding Selection criteria: None Trade agreements: *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)*World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)*Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) Contact: Brett Cooper (brett.cooper@dcc-cdc.gc.ca) 780-266-1884