APN_Construct Warehouse (CADSS/MAJAID), Trenton ON

Advance Procurement Notice Construct CADSS MAJAID Facility (Design Bid Build) Trenton, Ontario (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 of an upcoming contract opportunity at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton, ON. The purpose of this APN is to allow contractors 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 to initiate, if required, the sponsorship process to obtain the necessary clearances or security clearances (if applicable). 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. Please note that this project may include Indigenous businesses participation component in accordance with the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB). Description of the Project and Services It is anticipated that the following 2-Step (Step 1: Request for Expression of Interest, Step 2: Tender Phase) solicitation will proceed as noted below. This is conditional on the contract receiving approval to proceed from DND. APN Number: TRS18081_73944 Approximate Estimate: $11M - $13M Anticipated Posting Step 1: Fall 2026 Anticipated Posting Step 2: Fall 2026 Description: Work of this contract comprises general contracting services and the supply and installation of all materials and labour required to construct a warehouse facility. The proposed facility will provide warehouse space for the Combat Aerial Delivery Support Section/Major Air Disaster (CADSS/MAJAID) Unit. The facility will support unit operations, including parachute inspection, drying, preparation, and packing activities; a dedicated carpentry shop; storage of operational material and equipment; and administrative office space. The facility will also accommodate material handling and warehouse operations, including the use of forklifts and other machinery within the building. The total estimated gross area of the project 1,554 m2. Contract Award and Anticipated Security Requirements To be eligible for contract award, a bidder 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 contractors early access to the security clearance application process through sponsorship under its Industrial Security Program (ISP). Accordingly, contractors that intend to submit a bid 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 bidders 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 (TRS18081_73944); Level of cle