Request for Expression of Interest for 25KV High Voltage Lines Replacement DCFI

Tenderers that submitted on the original RFEOI that posted on March 21, 2025, and closed on April 8, 2025, are not required to re-submit under this newly posted RFEOI dated August 12, 2025.

If Tenderers that submitted under the original RFEOI have any questions about their submission under the original RFEOI, they are encouraged to contact DCC’s Coordinator, Contract Services whose contact information can be found in the Electronic Bidding System.

DCC reserves the right to terminate this solicitation at the end of the RFEOI.

As part of Canada’s commitment to maximize the participation of Indigenous Businesses, bidders are advised that this solicitation includes an Indigenous Benefits Plan (IBP). The Contractor will have to include Indigenous businesses (or eligible joint ventures) as subcontractors or suppliers to this project. Further details will be provided in the Tender phase.

This solicitation is being conducted in accordance with the requirements set out in the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), Chapter Nineteen of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-GPA).

Project background

The Defence of Canada Fighter Infrastructure (DCFI) Power Grid Modernization project is to construct a new 25KV underground High Voltage power line on the base side of 4 Wing to both the TAC side and the Airfield. The project is divided into four phases, however, only the first two phases are planned to advance currently to support FFCP/DCFI:

Phase 1 (basis of award):

Main high voltage electrical distribution system from the existing Atco east substation to a new east switching station, through the existing switching station to the new west switching station. Concrete encased duct bank throughout.

Phase 2 (basis of award):

New high voltage distribution system to the QRA, Waterleap area, TAC ramp, Hangarettes, and FSF tying into the phase 1 distribution system. Upgrade all distribution equipment for multiple buildings (approx. 13) throughout the base. Concrete encased duct bank throughout.

High voltage feeds from phase 1 to the water/wastewater area Waterleap area connections to buildings

Phase 3 (future anticipated planned change order):

Second Atco substation installation on the west side of base c/w overhead power lines to the west switching station. Construct a new 25KV underground High Voltage power line from DND-owned substation B651 on the base side of 4 Wing to both the TAC side and the Airfield

Phase 4 (future anticipated planned change order):

Upgrade lighting throughout the Base- Medley, TAC, Waterleap, Kingsway, west switch station area

Documents

Technical plans and specifications are not available during this RFEOI and will be provided during the Tender Phase; however, the Standard Construction Contract Documents for Electronic Bidding, DCL 250E, are available on DCC’s website: https://www.dcc-cdc.gc.ca/industry/forms

Tenderers are advised that this contract is subject to DCC’s Procurement Code of Conduct, which can be downloaded at https://www.dcc-cdc.gc.ca/industry/forms.

A contractor or supplier who has been declared ineligible or suspended by Public Services and Procurement Canada under its Ineligibility and Suspension Policy and whose period of ineligibility or suspension may not have expired will not be able to proceed to the second stage.

Bid security will be required during the Tender Phase in accordance with DCL193E- Instructions for Bidders for Electronic Bidding item 11.

Estimate

The Rough Order Magnitude estimate for this Contract is $87,500.000.00. The Rough Order Magnitude estimate, including all future anticipated planned change orders (Phases 3 & 4), is $101,200,000.00 (Current Year $).

This amount excludes GST, design costs, travel and disbursements, consultant fees and expenses, movable equipment and furniture, IT equipment and contingencies.

Schedule

DCC will proceed with the Tender Phase around September 4, 2025.

The works shall reach substantial completion no later than October 31, 2028, following the notification of contract award and shall be completed no later than June 30, 2029.

Site visit

No site visits will be offered during the RFEOI however, during the Tender Phase, bidders will be invited to a site visit.

Access to information Act

Tenderers are advised that DCC is subject to the provisions of the Access to Information Act (Canada). Information submitted may be eligible for disclosure in accordance with the requirements of the Act.

Questions and clarifications

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