APN - A Jetty Construction Project

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 Esquimalt Dockyard, CFB Esquimalt, British Columbia.

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.

Description of the Project and Services
The A Jetty Construction Project, located at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt includes the construction of A Jetty (including an extension), and associated onshore infrastructure. The new jetty will be constructed on piling and a combi wall (sheet pile system). The project scope also includes a tunnel inside A-Jetty. A two-storey substation building will also have to be built. Services required may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Construction of A Jetty superstructure and associated infrastructure, including concrete works;
2. Pile installation and pile caps;
3. Backfilling;
4. Civil works, site construction and services;
5. Environmental remediation;
6. Mechanical and electrical systems;
7. Foreshore works;
8. Project management and coordination; and
9. Other various general contractor work.

The Government of Canada is committed to advancing reconciliation and fostering meaningful engagement with Indigenous Peoples. In support of these commitments, DND aims to create opportunities for Indigenous businesses and communities through meaningful subcontracting, employment, and training related to the proposed project.

To align with these objectives, the successful proponents may be required to develop an Indigenous Benefits Plan (IBP) as part of the contract. The IBP will outline proposed initiatives and opportunities for Indigenous participation, including subcontracting, employment, and training activities.

The estimated value of this scope is $270 million. It is anticipated that this solicitation will proceed on or around the summer of 2026. This is conditional on the contract receiving approval to proceed from DND.

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 (Project number on the MERX notice);
• Contract number IE12347R; and
• Level of clearance requested to be sponsored for.

Sponsorship Process
Upon receipt, DCC will review the sponsorship request application and will communicate directly with the consultants or contractors to provide assistance for the completion of the sponsorship request packages.
Once DCC has determined, at its entire discretion, that a consultant or contractor:

1. has started the sponsorship process prior to the solicitation (Contract number listed on their request for sponsorship) being advertised on MERX,
2. has  met all the material requirements of the sponsorship request package, and
3. has submitted a proposal or a bid

DCC will  send the documents to the Public Services and Procurement Canada’s (PSPC) Contract Security Program (CSP).

Following receipt of the sponsorship request package, the CSP will communicate directly with the proponent or bidder regarding any further steps or actions to be undertaken or the status of the sponsorship request package processing. At such time, the proponent or bidder will need to promptly cooperate with CSP  to ensure that the process is completed as soon as possible.

Questions
Any questions pertaining to the sponsoring process through the ISP can be addressed to:
 
Any questions relating to this Advance Procurement Notice can be addressed to: Disclaimer
DCC is only providing assistance, at its entire discretion, for the above stated sponsorship process  and does not provide any representations  or guarantees that a sponsorship request package or a security clearance application forwarded by DCC to the CSP will be successful or result in the granting of the requested security clearance(s) by the CSP. At all times, the processing of a sponsorship request package or a security clearance application is subject to the respective terms, conditions, and timelines of DCC’s ISP sponsorship process and the CSP security clearance granting process. By applying to either of the aforementioned processes, the proponent or bidder agrees to bear any fees and risks associated with: (i) the completeness or accuracy, or lack thereof, of its application or related documents submitted under or in connection with either said processes, and (ii) the timeliness, or lack thereof, of any processing or granting of security clearance(s) under or in connection with either said processes. Notwithstanding anything else stated above, DCC shall in no event be liable to the bidder or proponent for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive or exemplary damages arising out or in connection with the above stated  sponsorship process.

Bidding and Documents are available on http://www.merx.com. Fees may apply; See https://www.merx.com/public/pricing for more information.