Western Region Indigenous Professional Design Services RFI

Scope Summary

The Government of Canada is committed to reconciliation and meaningful engagement with Indigenous Businesses and Peoples. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is committed to creating more opportunities for Indigenous Businesses and have set a minimum 5% target of federal contracts being awarded to businesses owned and led by Indigenous people. Please click on link to access form and submit responses: https://forms-formulaires.alpha.canada.ca/en/id/cmoxd4akp001t01ytydmp2xpp Purpose of the RFI: The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gather insights and foster collaboration to improve PSPC Western Region awareness of Indigenous Business capacity for upcoming Professional Design Services opportunities in Western Canada (Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba). The objectives of this RFI are as follows: • Assess market capacity and develop a comprehensive source list to support upcoming Professional Design Services opportunities in Western Canada. • Engage and collaborate with Indigenous Businesses interested in working with PSPC to enhance their experience and strengthen their capacity in construction and service-related work across the region. This may include

Bid Readiness Checklist

• 1. Portal Registration & Eligibility Mandatory
  Confirm active supplier account on the issuing portal to submit bids to buyer "Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)" (Canada).
  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 2027-03-31.
  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