Indigenous Participation Plan Development and Reporting

The contract requires the development and implementation of an Indigenous Participation Plan to ensure the meaningful integration of Indigenous businesses and communities throughout the execution of the project. This includes proactive outreach efforts to identify and engage Indigenous vendors and stakeholders, establishing systems to track participation metrics, and providing regular progress reports to demonstrate accountability and impact. The plan must be tailored to foster genuine inclusion, promote economic opportunities for Indigenous peoples, and align with broader government commitments to reconciliation and equitable procurement practices. The work is to be performed in Montréal under a subcontract agreement issued by the Department of National Defence, part of the Government of Canada. The opportunity is classified under NAICS code 238990 for other construction-related services and was posted on May 26, 2026, with responses due by July 2, 2026. While no specific set-aside designation is indicated, the expectation is for the successful bidder to demonstrate a robust and measurable strategy for Indigenous engagement, ensuring that Indigenous participation is not only considered but actively prioritized and reported on throughout the contract lifecycle.