Public Health Engineering Reviews – Alberta First Nation Projects (PSIB Set-Aside)

Scope Summary

This requirement has been set aside under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB) and is open only to eligible Indigenous businesses. Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Alberta Region, is seeking qualified engineering firms to provide public health engineering review and advisory services related to water, wastewater, and aquatic facility infrastructure projects in First Nations communities throughout Alberta. Services will be required on an as-and-when-requested basis and may include engineering reviews, risk assessments, site visits, stakeholder consultations, presentations, and the preparation of professional engineering reports in support of Environmental Public Health Services (EPHS). The initial term of the resulting Contract will be three (3) years from contract award. Canada reserves the right to exercise up to two (2) additional one-year option periods under the same terms and conditions. There are security requirements associated with this requirement. Bidders should consult the Request for Proposal (RFP) and related security documentation for complete details regarding the applicable security requirements and obligations.

Bid Readiness Checklist

• 0. Eligibility Restriction Gate Mandatory
  Restricted: SA holders only — Confirm your company already holds active qualification under this supply arrangement, standing offer, framework, or set-aside before preparing a bid.
  Suggested Evidence: Pre-Qualification Letter / SA Number / Set-Aside Certification
• 1. Portal Registration & Eligibility Mandatory
  Confirm active supplier account on the issuing portal to submit bids to buyer "Department of Indigenous Services (ISC)" (CA-AB).
  Suggested Evidence: SAP Ariba Supplier ID / Procurement Business Number (PBN)
• 2. Submission Deadline & Format Mandatory
  Finalize pricing and compliance attachments at least 24 hours ahead of Closes 2026-12-07.
  Suggested Evidence: Signed Cover Form, Mandatory Returnables & Complete File Upload
• 3. Technical Scope & Site Readiness Mandatory
  Detail licensing, health & safety plan, field crew capacity, materials/workmanship specs, and site mobilization schedule.
  Suggested Evidence: Trade Licenses, Safety Plan & Past Project Sheet
• 4. Commercial Pricing Schedule Mandatory
  Structure transparent itemized fixed or T&M rate pricing aligned with notice deliverables (ceiling not disclosed in notice).
  Suggested Evidence: Itemized Pricing Table, Rate Card & Scope Assumptions