Proposed Addition to Archives Building at 286 King Street - Progressive Design Build

The City of Port Colborne is inviting qualified proponents to submit proposals for the progressive design-build addition to the Archives Building located at 286 King Street under solicitation BT-2026-05. This procurement follows a progressive design-build approach, allowing for collaboration between the City and the selected proponent during both design and construction phases to optimize outcomes, manage risks, and ensure alignment with municipal objectives. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of May 19, 2026, at 11:00 PM EST, with all submissions required to comply with the detailed requirements outlined in the RFP documentation. The project aims to expand and enhance the existing archives facility to better serve public and administrative needs. Kelly Martin, the Contracting Authority, serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries and can be reached via email at kelly.martin@portcolborne.ca or by phone at 1111111111. Although the solicitation is posted on the CanadaBuys platform, the contracting entity is the Corporation of the City of Port Colborne, not the Government of Canada, despite the misleading agency name listed in the metadata. The place of performance is specifically tied to the Archives Building at 286 King Street in Port Colborne, Ontario. All interested parties are expected to review the full RFP to understand scope, deliverables, evaluation criteria, and contractual obligations before submitting their responses by the stated deadline.