Construction Manager – Building Adaptation Project

The National Capital Commission is seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive Construction Management services for a complex Building Adaptation Project within a classified federal heritage site in the National Capital Region. The project will be executed in multiple phases, beginning with a nine-month Pre-Construction Phase starting in July 2026 to support design finalization, cost estimation, constructability reviews, risk identification, and procurement planning, with potential progression to Early Works and Full Construction phases under a CCDC 5B contract. Core work includes the demolition and replacement of Wing A with a new Zero Carbon-certified structure, rehabilitation and recladding of the historic mass masonry Wing M1, and extensive envelope, window, and masonry upgrades. Additional scope encompasses exterior works such as removal of temporary structures, reinstatement of landscaping and services, new landscape design, replacement of exterior stairs, and restoration of a low retaining wall, all while rigorously preserving the heritage character of the site. The project demands a multi-phase, multi-design-package approach to optimize scheduling and mitigate risks in a constrained, high-security environment. Proposals must be submitted by May 19, 2026, via email in a strictly defined format, including separate technical and pricing submissions, each adhering to specified file types and size limits. Evaluation is based on a total of 100 points, with 70% allocated to technical merit, assessed across four factors: Approach and Methodology (25 points), Corporate Profile and Experience (20 points), Experience and Expertise of Key Individuals (20 points), and Proposal Quality (5 points), with the remaining 30 points awarded based on price. Key personnel must demonstrate direct experience with heritage projects, multi-phase deliveries, and restricted-site environments, and their continuity is critical. All personnel require RELIABILITY or SECRET security clearance, and the proponent must hold a facility security clearance, designate a Company Security Representative, and ensure all team members can be cleared within 48 hours of request. Mandatory certifications include commitment to Canadian-sourced materials, ethical procurement standards prohibiting child or forced labor, disclosure of AI use in proposal preparation, and submission of bonding and insurance documentation. Phase 1 does not require bonding, but Phase 2 requires dual e-bonds totaling 100% of the estimated value. All work must be performed on-site in the National Capital Region under the oversight of the NCC, and non-compliance with security, ethical, or submission requirements will result in disqualification.