This Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is an invitation by the Portage la Prairie School Division (“Owner”) to prospective proponents to submit proposals for the Modular Classrooms Site 1 & 2 in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba (the “Work”). The Owner requires the services of a Contractor to complete the Scope of Work is outlined in the Specifications and Drawings included herein. Buy Manitoban Buy Canadian PolicyThe Buy Manitoban Buy Canadian (BMBC) Policy is a Manitoba policy that applies across government departments and the broader public sector, prioritizing Manitoban and Canadian vendors, Canadian content, and Canadian-produced materials in public purchasing. The policy is intended to strengthen our Provincial and National economy by supporting local businesses, protecting and creating good jobs, and ensuring public dollars deliver greater benefits to Manitoban and Canadian workers, families, and communities. It also responds to evolving global trade and market conditions by enhancing the resilience and sustainability of Manitoban and Canadian supply chains. Vendors that meet the BMBC definitions of a Manitoban Vendor or Canadian Vendor, offer Canadian Content, or propose the use of Canadian-produced materials for Construction, may be eligible for the evaluation provisions described within the policy. Manitoba may re-issue this Solicitation at its sole discretion. For more information and details on the BMBC policy and definitions, please use the following link: Province of Manitoba | central - Buy Manitoban Buy Canadian. Manitoba and the Contractor acknowledge and agree that, upon contract award, the Contractor shall collaborate with Manitoba to identify and procure an alternative product in cases where a non-Canadian manufactured product has been proposed. Alternative products made in Canada will be preferred and must be equivalent in quality and performance to the originally specified product, where possible. Any cost variances shall be substantiated with supporting documentation, including invoices and receipts. Procurement and Supply Chain (PSC) is administering this RFP process on behalf of Manitoba. For the purposes of this procurement process, the “RFP Contact” will be: Li Li Email: bids@gov.mb.ca Subject Title: Modular Classrooms Site 1 & 2 in Portage la Prairie Site Visit A mandatory site visit has been scheduled as follows: Proponents who do not attend the mandatory site visit will not be eligible to submit a bid. Date and Time: 2026-11-20 at 12:00 pm local time First Location: Fort la Reine School 36 13 Street, Portage la Praire, MB, R1N 2T5 Followed by Second Location : North Memorial School 410 6 Avenue NE, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 3K8 Proponents are to meet at Location prior to Site Visit Meet Time to sign the site attendance sheet. Proponents are to pre-register by email to the RFP Contact at bids@gov.mb.ca . It is the Proponents responsibility to ensure registration and confirmation has been received prior to the site visit. Deadline for registration is the end of the business day November 19, 2026. Attendance will be confirmed and recorded. Proponents are not entitled to rely on information received from the Owner, Manitoba, or the Owner’s representatives or other third parties at the site visit unless the RFP Contact has provided the information in writing. Deadline for questions November 24, 2026. All questions must be submitted to the RFP Contact at bids@gov.mb.ca. Manitoba will only address questions that were sent to this email address. Bid submission deadline is December 1, 2026 at 4:00:00 P.M. CDT. This is an ebid submission and all bids must be uploaded through MERX. No other form of Proposal submission will be accepted. See more
