Housing Construction Plan, Phase 2, Virtual Information Session

Solicitation number PR26RCIP

Publication date

Closing date and time 2026/04/14 14:00 EDT

Last amendment date


    Description
    DEFENCE CONSTRUCTION CANADA (DCC) – RESIDENTIAL PORTFOLIO CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLAN
    This is not a bid solicitation.
    In the context of the Government of Canada’s ongoing investments to modernize and expand residential housing for the Canadian Armed Forces, Defence Construction Canada (DCC), in collaboration with the Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA), is hosting a virtual industry information session focused on Phase 2 of the Residential Portfolio Capital Investment Plan (RPCIP).
    This session will provide industry with an overview of the scope of work to advance new residential housing projects at Canadian Armed Forces bases and wings across the country, as well as insight into the planned procurement and delivery approach for the program.
    The session aims to
    • Provide an overview of the scale, duration, and geographic distribution of housing construction projects under RPCIP Phase 2, including phased implementation across multiple regions; 
    • Present the procurement and delivery strategies planned under the program; 
    • Discuss upcoming procurement opportunities and how industry can prepare to engage; 
    • Highlight planned delivery approaches, including:
      • Modified Design‑Build delivery;
      • Design‑Bid‑Build delivery in select locations; 
    • Share how the program will support Canada’s commitment to:
      • Buying Canadian;
      • Indigenous business participation;
      • The use of modern methods of construction to support efficient and innovative project delivery.
    Who should attend
    This event is intended for a broad range of industry participants involved in residential and defence infrastructure projects, including:
    • General contractors; 
    • Residential construction contractors; 
    • Architectural and engineering consultants; 
    • Cost consultants; 
    • Professional associations; 
    • Other industries, businesses, or individuals involved—directly or indirectly—in supporting defence infrastructure projects (e.g., material suppliers, technology specialists, and related service providers).
    Important
    • Attendance is virtual via Microsoft Teams
    • The session will be delivered in English on April 13 and French on April 14
    • Registration is required (see below)
    • Attendance is not mandatory, but strongly encouraged for firms interested in upcoming RPCIP opportunities
    • The event is free of charge
    Event details
    Date:  English - April 13, 2026, and French - April 14, 2026
    Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (ET) 
    Location: Virtual via MS Teams
    Registration:
    • For English click here
    • For French click here
    Event Details
    English: https://www.dcc-cdc.gc.ca/info-session
    French: https://www.cdc-dcc.gc.ca/séance-info

    Additional details on the Housing Construction Plan can be found in the Advance Procurement Notice

    Why participate
    Participating in this session will help industry better understand upcoming residential construction opportunities under RPCIP Phase 2, the anticipated delivery models, and how to position for future procurements. This session will provide a valuable opportunity to engage early and gain insight into a major national housing investment program supporting the Canadian Armed Forces.


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      Contract duration

      The estimated contract period will be 0 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/04/14.

      Trade agreements

      • World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)
      • Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
      • Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
      • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
      • Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
      • Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
      • Please refer to tender description or tender documents

      Businesses interested in partnering for this tender opportunity:
      Note: Information may not be available in both English and French. This is because the Official Languages Act does not apply.

      Contact information

      Contracting organization

      Organization
      Defence Construction Canada / Construction de Défense Canada
      Address
      350 Albert St,, 19th floor,
      Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0K3
      Canada
      Contracting authority
      Andrew Webster
      Phone
      343-553-9546
      Email
      andrew.webster@dcc-cdc.gc.ca
      Bidding details

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      Summary information

      Language(s)
      English, French
      Procurement method
      Competitive – Open Bidding