Tender: Replacement of A‑Jetty and Associated Onshore Infrastructure – CFB Esquimalt, British Columbia

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Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is seeking general contractors to express interest in providing all labour, materials and equipment to construct the A‑Jetty and associated onshore infrastructure at CFB Esquimalt, British Columbia. This RFEOI is the first step in a two‑step process (Tender Phase planned around September 2026) and requires submissions through the Electronic Bidding System; only respondents to this RFEOI will be invited to the Tender Phase. The work is expected as a lump sum construction contract (may include unit rates and prime cost allowances) and includes a piled jetty with a combi wall sheet pile system, a tunnel inside the A‑Jetty, a two‑storey substation building and related civil, foreshore, pile installation, concrete, backfilling, mechanical, electrical, environmental remediation, project management and other general contractor work; the River Class Destroyer (RCD) Extension may be added by change order. Technical plans and specifications will be provided at Tender, DCL 250E standard construction documents are available now, and the Rough Order of Magnitude estimate is $280 million (including an estimated $20 million for the RCD Extension); GST, design and certain other costs are excluded. Contractors (or all parties to a joint venture) must hold a valid Designated Organization Screening (DOS) during construction or initiate the required sponsorship process in time for the Tender Phase; this solicitation includes an Indigenous Benefits Plan and Government of Canada prioritization of Canadian materials will apply, and the procurement is conducted in accordance with CFTA, CETA and WTO‑GPA.