Aqanttanam Housing Society (AHS) is inviting proposals from qualified firms with demonstrated local and regional expertise in construction management and general contracting to provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for a new affordable housing development at 2220 2nd Street South in Cranbrook, B.C. The project will be delivered under a CMAR model using the latest CCDC-5B contract (stipulated sum), and is currently in the schematic design phase.
The proposed development, known as the Claydon Villa Redevelopment, consists of a six-storey, wood-frame building with an approximate gross floor area of 19,000 square feet, including circulation and utility areas. The proposed 6 storey stick frame building will contain 22 affordable housing units, with a proposed mix of 20 one-bedroom units and two three-bedroom units located on the ground floor. The design includes indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, an internal amenity room, shared laundry facilities, elevator, surface parking (approximately 1.3 stalls per unit), and office space for AHS staff. The new building will serve Indigenous and non-Indigenous families, seniors, and individuals in need of safe, affordable, and secure housing. Pre manufactured systems and mass timber systems will be considered for building methodology.
This redevelopment marks the first phase of a two-phase plan for the site. In the future, a second building of similar size and configuration is anticipated, further enhancing site utilization. The new development will replace the existing Claydon Villa townhouse complex—an 18-unit development originally constructed in 1973—which AHS has owned and operated for the past ten years. A study conducted by the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA) determined that it would cost approximately $4.5 million to renovate the aging units, reinforcing the decision to pursue full redevelopment.
Given the current stage of the project, the design is not yet sufficiently advanced to allow for detailed quantity take-offs, subcontractor pricing, or finalized construction costs. For this reason, AHS has selected the CMAR delivery model as the most appropriate approach to ensure early contractor involvement, cost control, and risk management. The successful proponent is expected to carry the project through construction and post-construction phases, subject to funding and final project approvals.
The project has secured funding from the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA) and the Columbia Basin Trust. Lu’ma Development Management (LDM) has been retained as the development consultant, overseeing overall coordination of the project.
This RFP is open to firms with relevant experience in multi-residential, affordable, and Indigenous housing developments, specifically within the Interior Region of British Columbia. Contractors must demonstrate prior experience with six-storey, stick-built construction in similar regional contexts. AHS reserves the right to revise the project delivery model or contract type at any time and may withhold tender issuance until confirmed funding and tendered costs are fully aligned.
