Prequalification for Police Service Headquarters DBFM and Retrofit of Division 1 DBF

The City of Hamilton has issued solicitation C11-80-26 (Phase 1) for the prequalification of proponents to undertake the Design-Build-Finance-Maintain (DBFM) of a new Police Service Headquarters and the Design-Build (DBF) retrofit of Division 1. To ensure service continuity, the new headquarters must be fully operational and commissioned before the retrofit of Division 1 begins. The scope for the headquarters includes site development, planning approvals, and the creation of a secure facility featuring layered security zoning, a fleet operations compound, and mission-critical spaces. The Division 1 retrofit involves comprehensive building condition assessments, space modernization, and upgrades to HVAC, electrical, IT systems, and security access controls. The project emphasizes high-performance standards, including AODA accessibility compliance, CPTED security principles, and green building standards to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Key technical requirements include post-disaster operational resilience with redundant systems, vehicle-ramming mitigation, high-resolution CCTV, and accommodations for NG911 radio towers. Due to the sensitive nature of the project, a fully executed Non-Disclosure Agreement is mandatory to access the bidding system and full request for prequalifications document. All submissions must be electronic and received via the City's bidding portal by December 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM Hamilton time. Only prequalified applicants will be eligible to submit bids in the subsequent phase.