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APN - 2026/2027 Base Program Chilliwack, BC

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Defence Construction Canada - Pacific Region is seeking bids for this general construction requirement. Open bidding: any qualified supplier can submit a bid. The bidding window runs 357 days, from publication to closing.

BuyerDefence Construction Canada - Pacific Region
Delivery regionCanada-wide
Closing date2027-03-31 17:00138 days left
Published2026-04-08
TradeGeneral Construction
Solicitation no.CH_Base_APN_26/27

Key dates

  • Published April 8, 2026 219 days ago
  • Bids close March 31, 2027 in 138 days
  • Contract starts March 31, 2027 in 138 days
  • Contract ends March 31, 2027 in 138 days

Work is expected to start about 0 days after bids close.

What the buyer is asking for

Advance procurement notice

Base Program ASU Chilliwack, including the Lower Mainland and Interior British Columbia (with and without 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 upcoming contract opportunities at locations within ASU Chilliwack,

including the Lower Mainland and Interior British Columbia for Real Property Operations Group (RP OPS).

The purpose of this APN is to allow contractors and consultants to assess their capacity and interest in participating, and to prepare adequately for potential solicitation processes, notably by initiating any necessary steps.

This is a preliminary notice regarding potential contracts, which may or may not include 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).

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Please note that certain projects may be reserved for Indigenous businesses in accordance with the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB).

Please note that there is no guarantee that these solicitations will proceed or that security clearances will be granted within the anticipated timelines or at all as part of the sponsorship process.

Description of asu

Chilliwack, including the Lower Mainland and Interior British Columbia ASU Chilliwack supports Department of National Defence facilities distributed across the BC Mainland, including the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Interior, and Northern regions of the province.

These geographically dispersed sites form part of the Canadian Armed Forces’ Pacific Region infrastructure and support a range of domestic defence, communications, training, and operational support functions.

The primary mission of these sites is to enable operational readiness and sustainment through specialized infrastructure that supports communications systems, technical operations, training activities, logistics, and site-specific defence programs.

Activities are predominantly infrastructure and mission-support focused, contributing to national defence objectives as well as broader CAF and allied commitments.

The BC Mainland sites accommodate a mix of regular force personnel, reserve members, and civilian employees, with staffing levels varying by location, function, and security posture. Facilities include a combination of operations and communications buildings, technical and equipment facilities, training and administrative spaces, warehousing, utilities, and site services.

Some locations operate under enhanced security requirements due to operational sensitivity, while others are non-secure or limited-access sites.

Infrastructure across the detachment ranges from legacy facilities to specialized mission-specific assets, many of which require ongoing maintenance, lifecycle management, and targeted modernization to support evolving operational, security, and resilience requirements across the province.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECTS AND SERVICES Future contracts will be subject to separate tendering or request for proposals processes and awarded through various procurement mechanisms and tools made available to DCC.

Open competitive tenders or requests for proposals advertised on MERX, and Canada Buys if they are subject to one of Canada’s trade agreements and their estimated value is equal to or above the agreement’s dollar thresholds. Open Construction Source List (OCSL) – By invitation only to the members of the OCSL.

The OCSL for ASU Chilliwack is currently open on MERX and interested contractors are welcomed to apply. Search for PR26SLCH on MERX and follow the instructions to apply.

Important

A MERX account is required to apply. Quick Response Tender (QRT) source lists – Similar to OCSL but for lower dollar value projects. By invitation only to the members of each QRT source list. The following QRT source lists for Lower Mainland, BC and Interior, BC are currently open on MERX and interested contractors are welcomed to apply.

Electrical Contractor Services Source List for QRT - Interior, BC - CH250003 Electrical Contractor Services Source List for QRT - Lower Mainland, BC - CH250004 Mechanical Contractor Services Source List for QRT - Interior, BC - CH250005 Mechanical Contractor Services Source List for QRT

Lower Mainland, BC - CH250006 General Contractor Services Source List for QRT - Interior, BC - CH250007 General Contractor Services Source List for QRT - Lower Mainland, BC - CH250008 Source lists (SL) Typically used for professional services such as A&E or environmental.

A source list may be local, regional, or national. Each SL is put in place via an open competitive process, advertised on MERX, and Canada Buys where applicable. Members of the SL are then approached based on the criteria provided in the RFP to submit a proposal based on a provided Statement of Work (SOW). For most SL, the contracts are negotiated one-on-one.

Standing Offer Agreement (SOA) and Standing Offer (SO) – Used for any type of services or construction and generally put in place with one of two suppliers. These tools may be local, regional, or national. Each tool is put in place via an open competitive process, advertised on MERX, and Canada Buys where applicable or by invitation from an OCSL.

Download from MERX the document included with this APN for the list of projects we anticipate soliciting as per the dates indicated in the document. This is conditional on the projects receiving approval to proceed by DND.

The following sections outline additional requirements

Requirements mentioned in the notice

  • Security clearance “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).”
  • Set-aside / eligibility “Please note that certain projects may be reserved for Indigenous businesses in accordance with the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB).”

Extracted from the notice text. Always read the full solicitation documents for the exact requirements.

Who can bid and how it is decided

  • Process Competitive - Open bidding Open bidding: any qualified supplier can submit a bid.
  • Trade agreements World Trade Organization, European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade, Canadian Free Trade

View the official notice → (reference MX-443959661431)

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