Western Region Indigenous Professional Design Services RFI

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

The Government of Canada, through Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), is seeking to gather insights from Indigenous Businesses regarding their capacity to provide Professional Design Services in Western Canada (specifically Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba). This Request for Information (RFI) aims to assess market capacity and develop a comprehensive source list to support future opportunities in this sector. The initiative aligns with the government's commitment to reconciliation and aims to create more opportunities for Indigenous businesses, with a target of awarding at least 5% of federal contracts to Indigenous-owned and led enterprises.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

The issuing organization is the Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC), located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. The primary contact for this RFI is Tammy Okemaysim, who can be reached at [email protected].

KEY DATES

• Posted Date: May 22, 2026
• Proposal Due Date: March 31, 2027
• Anticipated Award Date: Not specified
• Performance Period: Not specified

CONTRACT DETAILS

This RFI does not constitute a bid solicitation or commitment to award a contract. It is solely for planning purposes, and no contract will result directly from this RFI. The nature of the eventual contracts for Professional Design Services is not detailed, but they will likely be competitive and open to Indigenous businesses.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

While specific mandatory requirements are not explicitly listed in the RFI, bidders must be Indigenous-owned and led businesses to align with the government's commitment to Indigenous engagement. Responding to this RFI is voluntary and does not affect eligibility for future procurements.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

The RFI seeks insights into the design capabilities of Indigenous suppliers, which may encompass:

• Interior design or decorating
• Professional engineering services
• Architectural engineering
• Landscape architecture and design services

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

As this is an RFI and not a solicitation for bids, there are no specific deliverables or performance standards outlined. The focus is on gathering information to enhance collaboration and understanding of Indigenous business capabilities.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Since this is an RFI, there are no formal evaluation criteria or weighting factors provided. The intent is to assess market capacity rather than evaluate proposals for contract awards.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

While not mandatory, Indigenous businesses with experience in the aforementioned design services and a proven track record of collaboration with government entities may have a competitive advantage. Additional preferred qualifications may include relevant certifications or previous contracts in similar sectors.

Summary

This RFI presents an opportunity for Indigenous businesses to engage with PSPC in Western Canada, fostering collaboration and enhancing capacity in professional design services. Interested businesses are encouraged to respond voluntarily to provide insights into their capabilities, which will inform future procurement strategies.