Indigenous-Owned Transportation Joint Venture Partner

The contract seeks an Indigenous-owned business to serve as a joint venture partner or subcontractor in delivering transportation services under the government’s PSIB set-aside requirements, ensuring that Indigenous ownership and participation are central to the work being performed. The entity must be prepared to co-perform transportation-related tasks alongside the primary contractor, with a focus on meeting specific Indigenous business participation criteria established by the Department of Indigenous Services, Government of Canada. This partnership is not merely a passive compliance mechanism but an active collaboration where the Indigenous-owned business is expected to contribute meaningfully to service delivery. Performance of the contracted services will be based in Thompson, Manitoba, and the contract falls under the NAICS code 485999 for other transit and ground transportation. The opportunity is posted as a subcontract under a broader government initiative, with a response deadline of May 14, 2026. While no solicitation number is provided, all interested parties must respond by the stated deadline through the designated Canadian government procurement portal. The intent is to foster meaningful economic inclusion through direct Indigenous business engagement in federally funded transportation operations.