BCH2026-11 - Request for Proposals - 1495 Heron Road - Structural Engineering

Canada Lands Company Limited, on behalf of Build Canada Homes, is soliciting proposals under RFP BCH2026-11 for professional structural engineering services for a housing development located at 1495 Heron Road in Ottawa, Ontario. The project involves a complex three-phase construction sequence that includes demolition, facade retention, and the development of a housing project based on specific zoning exceptions and unit yield estimates. The selected engineer will be responsible for providing structural strategies, collaborating with the project architect, and utilizing advanced technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), clash detection, and AI-assisted drawing reviews. The scope of work emphasizes the integration of Modern Methods of Construction, sustainability, and lifecycle cost management. Proposals must be submitted in English or French by November 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time to Project Coordinator Rae Reece. Submissions must be divided into a separate Proposal Volume and Price Volume, both in PDF format. Pricing is required as a combination of weighted hourly rates for key personnel and all-inclusive fixed fees tied to project milestones, including due diligence, concept design, site planning, schematic design, design development, permitting, tender documentation, and construction administration. Award selection is based on a phased evaluation process using a 5-point adjectival scale, with tie-breaking priority given to the highest scores in the corporate overview and comparable projects categories.