Step 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) Fort Frederick Tower Restoration

Solicitation number KN229966-79194-2

Publication date 2026/02/16

Closing date and time 2026/03/24 14:00 EDT

Last amendment date 2026/03/24

Description

*** THIS AMENDS THE PREVIOUSLY POSTED NOTICE TO CHANGE THE CLOSING DATE FROM MARCH 17, 2026 TO MARCH 24, 2026. THE CLOSING TIME REMAINS UNCHANGED.
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Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the Fort Frederick Tower Restoration, CFB Kingston Ontario.

The evaluation for Step 1 of this RFQ process is complete, and, in accordance with Section 3.2.1 of the RFQ, Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is only inviting the following Tenderers that met the mandatory requirements of Step 1 of this RFQ process to submit a Tender for the Fort Frederick Tower Restoration project located at CFB Kingston, Ontario:

Atwill-Morin (Ontario) Inc.
Clifford Restoration Ltd
Colonial Building Restoration
Emmons & Mitchell Construction (2000) Limited
Heritage Restoration Inc.
Limen Const. Ltd.
Phoenix Restoration Inc.
Roof Tile Management Inc.

Tenderers are advised that bid and contract security is required when the advertised budget (estimated cost for this opportunity) is greater than $100,000. Refer to the Instructions to Tenderers (Form DCL193), paragraph 5.

The Work must reach Substantial Completion no later than 1365 calendar days (approximately 45 months) after notification of contract award and must achieve Final Completion no later than 35 calendar days after the date of Substantial Completion.

A non-mandatory site visit will take place on February 24, 2026, at 10:00 EST. Interested Tenderers should meet at 4 Passchendale Drive, Kingston, ON.

Questions regarding this solicitation are to be directed ONLY to the point of contact identified in this advertisement. Tenderers who address their questions to anyone other than the point of contact during the solicitation period may, for that reason alone, be disqualified.

Please note that the preliminary results for this solicitation will be available on MERX.

Tenderers can obtain contract award results from the DCC website at https://www.dcc-cdc.gc.ca/industry/contract-activity.

code : A1.1
description : Tower wall stone: Height ±350mm, Depth <= 600mm, Length <= 600mm
quantity : 5
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : A1.2
description : Tower wall stone: Height ±350mm, Depth <= 600mm, Length 601mm to 1200mm
quantity : 20
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : A1.3
description : Tower wall stone: Height ±350mm, Depth <= 600mm, Length 1201mm to 1700mm
quantity : 20
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : A2.1
description : Tower wall stone: Height ±350mm, Depth 601mm to 850mm, Length <= 600mm
quantity : 1
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : E1.1
description : Tower cap stone: Height ±350mm, Depth <= 900mm; top face at 60 degree angle to horizontal, Length up to 1700mm
quantity : 2
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : E2.1
description : Tower cap stone: Height ±350mm, Depth <= 1400mm; top face at 60 degree angle to horizontal, Length up to 1700mm
quantity : 3
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : L1.1
description : Caponier wall stone: Height ±350mm, Depth <= 500mm; interior/exterior; lengthwise curvature at some stones, Length <= 800mm
quantity : 30
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : L1.2
description : Caponier wall stone: Height ±350mm, Depth <= 500mm; interior/exterior; lengthwise curvature at some stones, Length 801mm to 1500mm
quantity : 15
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : M1.1
description : Caponier lintel stone: Height ±350mm, Depth ±800mm; interior/exterior; lengthwise curvature at some stones, Length <= 950mm
quantity : 3
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : N1.1
description : Caponier jamb stone: Height ±350mm, Depth ±850mm; interior/exterior; lengthwise curvature at some stones, Length <= 950mm
quantity : 1
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : X.1
description : Bricks Replacement - Remove and replace deteriorated brick in interior
quantity : 120
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : G.1
description : Tower wall stone at caponier crest: Height ±350mm, Depth 400mm to 800mm, Length 450mm to 850mm
quantity : 6
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : H.1
description : Caponier crest stone: Height ±350mm, Depth <= 500mm, Length 350mm to 1000mm
quantity : 12
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : J1.1
description : Caponier exterior roof stone: Height ±350mm, Depth ±250mm; interior/exterior; lengthwise curvature at some stones, Length <= 750mm
quantity : 64
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : J1.2
description : Caponier exterior roof stone: Height ±350mm, Depth ±250mm; interior/exterior; lengthwise curvature at some stones, Length 751mm to 1200mm
quantity : 30
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : Q.1
description : Caponier floor stone: Depth ±135mm, Width ±660mm, Length 600 mm to 1000 mm
quantity : 10
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : B1.1
description : Tower window/door exterior arch stone: Front (exterior) face dimensions ±350mm wide by 600mm to 800mm high; 90mm by 90mm chamfer at edge of opening, Depth <= 500mm
quantity : 6
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : B1.2
description : Tower window/door exterior arch stone: Front (exterior) face dimensions ±350mm wide by 600mm to 800mm high; 90mm by 90mm chamfer at edge of opening, Depth 501mm to 1000mm
quantity : 13
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : B2.1
description : Tower window/door interior arch stone: Exposed face dimensions ±350mm wide by 400mm to 800mm long, Depth 300mm to 700mm
quantity : 1
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : C1.1
description : Tower window/door exterior jamb stone: Front (exterior) face dimensions ±350mm high by 300mm to 700mm long; 90mm by 90mm chamfer at edge of opening, Depth 300mm to 800mm
quantity : 15
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : C1.2
description : Tower window/door exterior jamb stone: Front (exterior) face dimensions ±350mm high by 701mm to 1200mm long; 90mm by 90mm chamfer at edge of opening, Depth 300mm to 600mm
quantity : 14
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : C2.1
description : Tower window/door interior jamb stone: Exposed face dimensions ±350mm high by 400mm to 800mm long, Depth 250 mm to 700mm
quantity : 2
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : D1.1
description : Tower window exterior sill stone: ±350mm high by 400mm to 1000mm deep; 90mm by 90mm chamfer at edge of opening, Length up to 900mm
quantity : 14
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : D2.1
description : Tower window interior sill stone: Exposed face dimensions ±350mm wide by 400mm to 1000mm long, Depth 300mm to 700mm
quantity : 1
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : CR1
description : Small crack repair <= 200mm long. Assume one or two pins required, 2mm to 4mm in diameter, 100mm long. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.3, 3.4 and related scope.
quantity : 20
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : CR1.1
description : Small crack repair <= 200mm long. Assume one or two pins required, 2mm to 4mm in diameter, 100mm long. Remove polyester crack fill. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.3, 3.4, 3.7 and related scope.
quantity : 15
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : CR2
description : Medium crack repair, 201mm to 500mm long. Assume either 3 pins required, 6mm in diameter, 200mm long; or 4 pins required, 2mm to 4mm in diameter, 200mm long. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.3, 3.4 and related scope.
quantity : 232
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : CR2.1
description : Medium crack repair, 201mm to 500mm long. Assume either 3 pins required, 6mm in diameter, 200mm long; or 4 pins required, 2mm to 4mm in diameter, 200mm long. Remove previous crack fill. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.3, 3.4, 3.7 and related scope.
quantity : 154
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : CR3
description : Large crack repair, 501mm to 1200mm long. Assume either 3 pins required, 6mm in diameter, 200mm long; or 4 pins required, 2mm to 4mm in diameter, 200mm long. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.3, 3.4 and related scope.
quantity : 26
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : CR3.1
description : Large crack repair, 501mm to 1200mm long. Assume either 3 pins required, 6mm in diameter, 200mm long; or 4 pins required, 2mm to 4mm in diameter, 200mm long. Remove previous crack fill. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.3, 3.4, 3.7 and related scope.
quantity : 17
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : C1
description : Small crack repair – no pins. 201mm to 500mm long. long Injection with lime mortar. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.3 and related scope.
quantity : 30
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : C1.1
description : Small crack repair – no pins. 201mm to 500mm long. long Injection with lime mortar. Remove previous crack fill. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.3, 3.7 and related scope.
quantity : 20
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : C2
description : Medium crack repair – no pins. 201mm to 500mm long. Injection with lime mortar. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.3 and related scope.
quantity : 850
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : C2.1
description : Medium crack repair – no pins. 201mm to 500mm long. long. Injection with lime mortar. Remove previous crack fill. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.3, 3.7 and related scope.
quantity : 310
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : C3
description : Large crack repair – no pins. 501mm to 1200mm long. Injection with lime mortar. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.3 and related scope.
quantity : 94
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : C3.1
description : Large crack repair – no pins. 501mm to 1200mm long. Injection with lime mortar. Remove previous crack fill. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.3, 3.7 and related scope.
quantity : 34
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : LR1
description : Localized repointing within interior of building – refer to section 04 03 07
quantity : 30
unitOfMeasure : Linear Meter

code : LR2
description : Localized repointing with galletting within interior of building – refer to section 04 03 07
quantity : 14
unitOfMeasure : Linear Meter

code : S1
description : Shard repairs – no pinning. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.2 and related scope.
quantity : 90
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : S2
description : Shard repair <= 300mm long. Assume one or two pins required, 2mm to 4mm in diameter, 100mm long. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.2, 3.4 and related scope.
quantity : 27
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : S3
description : Shard repair <= 300mm long. Assume one or two pins required, 2mm to 4mm in diameter, 100mm long. Remove previous fill. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.2, 3.4, 3.7 and related scope.
quantity : 27
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : D1
description : Small dutchman repair, curved, whose largest face is <= 300cm2. Includes cavity preparation, pins, tooling, profiling, and carving of stone to suit. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.10 and related scope.
quantity : 119
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : D2
description : Medium dutchman repair, curved, whose largest face is 300cm2 to 900cm2. Includes cavity preparation, pins, tooling, profiling, and carving of stone to suit. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.10 and related scope.
quantity : 65
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : D3
description : Large dutchman repair, curved, whose largest face is >= 901 cm2. Includes cavity preparation, pins, tooling, profiling, and carving of stone to suit. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.10 and related scope.
quantity : 22
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : MD1
description : Small dutchman repair, moulded/profiled, whose largest face is <= 300cm2. Includes cavity preparation. Includes cavity preparation, pins, tooling, profiling, and carving of stone to suit. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.10 and related scope.
quantity : 24
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : MD2
description : Medium dutchman repair, moulded/profiled, whose largest face is 300cm2 to 900cm2. Includes cavity preparation and pins. Includes cavity preparation, pins, tooling, profiling, and carving of stone to suit. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.10 and related scope.
quantity : 12
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : MD3
description : Large dutchman repair, moulded/profiled, whose largest face is >= 901cm2. Includes cavity preparation and pins. Includes cavity preparation, pins, tooling, profiling, and carving of stone to suit. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.10 and related scope.
quantity : 8
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : R1
description : Small refacing whose largest face is <= 600mm long, ±350mm high, and 200mm to 400mm deep. Includes cavity preparation, pins, tooling, profiling, and carving of stone to suit. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.11 and related scope.
quantity : 27
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : R2
description : Medium refacing whose largest face is 601mm to 1200mm long, ±350mm high, and 200mm to 400mm deep. Includes cavity preparation, pins, tooling, profiling, and carving of stone to suit. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.11 and related scope.
quantity : 140
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : R3
description : Large refacing whose largest face is 1201mm to 1700mm long, ±350mm high, and 300mm to 500mm deep. Includes cavity preparation, pins, tooling, profiling, and carving of stone to suit. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.11 and related scope.
quantity : 108
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : R4
description : Skirts Stones Type U1 and U2, 60% angled face - Large refacing whose largest face is 900 mm to 1700mm long, ±350mm high, and 300mm to 600mm deep. Includes cavity preparation, pins, tooling, profiling, and carving of stone to suit. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.11 and related scope.
quantity : 50
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : XR
description : Reattaching existing spalled face of stone whose largest face is up to 1200mm long, and ±350mm high. Depth will vary according to depth of spalled face. Includes cavity preparation and pins. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.6 and related scope.
quantity : 60
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : M1
description : Small surface mortar repair <= 25cm2. Includes cavity preparation and light sanding of patch after curing. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.9 and related scope.
quantity : 370
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : M1.1
description : Small surface mortar repair <= 25cm2. Remove previous patch repair. Most often located at corners of stones. Includes cavity preparation and light sanding of patch after curing. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.9, 3.7 and related scope.
quantity : 41
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : M2
description : Medium surface mortar repair, 26 cm2 to 100 cm2. Includes cavity preparation and light sanding after curing. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.9 and related scope.
quantity : 78
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : M2.1
description : Medium surface mortar repair, 26 cm2 to 100 cm2. Remove previous patch repair. Includes cavity preparation and light sanding after curing. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.9, 3.7 and related scope.
quantity : 19
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : LAM
description : Stone back side lamination. Dismantle existing stone, apply dutchman repair at jamb stone, sill stone, or arch stone at window/door openings in tower wall. Includes cavity preparation and pins. Reset repaired stone. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.13 and related scope.
quantity : 10
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : DR1
description : Dismantle and reset existing stones at top of tower wall. Refer to section 04 03 42 Size varies, assume up to 0.5 m3
quantity : 10
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : DR2
description : Dismantle and reset existing stones at window and door openings. Refer to section 04 03 42 Size varies, assume up to 0.2 m3
quantity : 20
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : FS
description : Dismantle existing stone. Repair of removed fractured stone. Reset repaired stone. Refer to section 04 03 45 part 3.5 and related scope.
quantity : 20
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : MC1
description : Cleaning of thick sulfate and heavy atmospheric soiling on stone (see 04 03 06 part 3.6)
quantity : 240
unitOfMeasure : Square Meter

code : MC4
description : Removal of bitumen, tars and pigeon repellant (see 04 03 06 part 3.9) Size of areas varies, assume each area is 5 cm2
quantity : 25
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : MC5
description : Paint removal (see 04 03 06 part 3.10) Size of areas varies, assume each area is 5 cm2
quantity : 25
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : MC6
description : Surfactant cleaning (see 04 03 06 part 3.11)
quantity : 100
unitOfMeasure : Square Meter

code : MC7
description : Removal of salts from stone and wall surfaces using clay poultices (see 04 03 06 part 3.12)
quantity : 160
unitOfMeasure : Square Meter

code : MC8
description : Cleaning of heavy biological growth, on exposed surfaces of stone (see 04 03 06 part 3.13)
quantity : 240
unitOfMeasure : Square Meter

code : MC9
description : Cleaning of heavy biological growth, within wall cavity at location of removed stones (see 04 03 06 part 3.13)
quantity : 85
unitOfMeasure : Square Meter

code : MC10
description : Cleaning of mortar and cementitious material from face of stone (see 04 03 06 part 3.14) Size of areas varies, assume each area is 5 cm2
quantity : 50
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : SC1
description : New tower platform capstone cramp anchors to match existing. Refer to drawing 214.
quantity : 8
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : SC2
description : Remove and reset tower platform capstone cramp anchors. Include cleaning and painting. Refer to drawing 214 and specification section 09 91 10
quantity : 14
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : DD1
description : Excavate and dispose of all soil down to bed rock in dry ditch – refer to Drawing 201 for load restrictions in the dry ditch and within 2000 mm of the dry ditch wall.
quantity : 150
unitOfMeasure : Square Meter

code : DD2
description : Backfill in dry ditch using 25 mm clear crushed stone – refer to Drawing 201 for load restrictions in the dry ditch and within 2000 mm of the dry ditch wall.
quantity : 150
unitOfMeasure : Square Meter

code : PSW
description : Platform Stud Wall (by bay) – Dismantle platform stud wall where a capstone has to be reset or replaced. Include for engineered shoring of roof and ring beam above during the work. Replace stud wall completely including sills and plates. Length of wall section approximately 4200 mm. Refer to Drawing 214 and 215.
quantity : 6
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : PC
description : Platform Column – Remove column where a capstone has to be reset or replaced. Include for engineered shoring of roof and ring beam above during the work. Re-install column to match existing. Item does not include PSW removal on either side. Refer to Drawing 214 and 215.
quantity : 1
unitOfMeasure : Each

code : PCA
costAllowancePrice : 132000.00
description : Reference Common Div 1- Section 01 21 00
quantity : 1

code : BP1
description : Balance of Project for Package A - Building R30 (Fort Frederick) Restoration, complete - all other costs not included in Items A to G (inclusive)
quantity : 1
unitOfMeasure : Lump-Sum

code : I1
description : Removal, restoration, and reinstatement of three (3) stained-glass windows at Mackenzie Building (R16)
quantity : 1
unitOfMeasure : Lump-Sum

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Contract duration

The estimated contract period will be 46 month(s).

Trade agreements

World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)
Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

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Contracting organization

Organization: Defence Construction Canada / Construction de Défense Canada
Address: 350 Albert St,, 19th floor,

Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0K3

Canada

Contracting authority: Mark Smith
Phone: 613-859-0549
Email: mark.smith@dcc-cdc.gc.ca

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