Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Ottawa, Ontario. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a 7,694-unit military facility; and for site work for a military facility.

The Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA) is planning a Housing Program to support the delivery of new residential housing for members of the Canadian Armed Forces at bases and wings across Canada. CFHA is responsible for the provision and management of military housing on Department of National Defence (DND) lands, and this program supports ongoing efforts to modernize and expand the housing portfolio to meet current and future operational needs. The objective of the program is to deliver new housing efficiently and at speed through a Modified Design-Build (MDB) delivery model that integrates studies, design, and construction under a single contract. The services required under this program include: Architecture & Engineering (A&E) services for the provision of site studies, planning, and detailed design development and all associated works. Design and construction of new infrastructure and housing to support the residential housing program. Planned building types will emphasize higher-density development, primarily mid-rise apartment buildings. The proposed number of units at each location is subject to adjustment as requirements are finalized. The Department of National Defence (DND) seeks to create opportunities for Indigenous businesses and communities through (sub)contracting, employment, and training initiatives associated with the proposed program of work. TIMELINE: Each location will have a Modified Design Build Contract. The owner has issued an Advance Procurement Notice for future procurement of a design-builder(s) for the following housing units/value: Location / Proposed Number of Housing Units / Estimated Design and Construction Costs ($M) Gagetown, New Brunswick/ 656 units / $323M Greenwood, Nova Scotia/ 208 units / $95M Halifax, Nova Scotia/ 400 units /$182M Yellowknife, Northwest Territories/ 32 units / $15M Ottawa, Ontario/ 280 units/ $128M Borden, Ontario/ 210 units / $96M Kingston, Ontario/ 960 units/ $437M North Bay, Ontario/ 78 units/ $36M Petawawa, Ontario/ 1114 units/ $507M Comox, British Columbia/ 212 units/ $96M Esquimalt, British Columbia/ 200 units/ $91M Montreal, Quebec/ 200 units/ $91M Valcartier, Quebec/ 1120 units/ $510M Winnipeg, Manitoba/ 240 units/ $110M Shilo, Manitoba/ 184 units/ $84M Wainwright, Alberta/ 94 units/ $43M Cold Lake, Alberta/ 232 units/ $106M Edmonton, Alberta/ 1010 units/ $459M It is anticipated that the following solicitations related to this program will be initiated in Fall 2026. Location/ Proposed Number of Housing Units/ Estimated Design and Construction Costs ($M) Bagotville, Quebec/ 240 units/ $109M Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan/ 24 units/ $11M Updates will be made upon release of ITB. Official bid documents must be obtained from www.merx.com