Tenders/Lac Ste. Anne Foundation - Request for Proposal - Whitecourt Project – Prime Consultant Services

Lac Ste. Anne Foundation - Request for Proposal - Whitecourt Project – Prime Consultant Services

Lac Ste. Anne Foundation

Published: Oct 6, 2026

Updated: Oct 7, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the architecture and engineering and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Buildings and Architectural Design. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Alberta Purchasing Connection, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the architecture and engineering sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Lac Ste. Anne Foundation invites proposals for Prime Consultant Services for the Whitecourt Project in Whitecourt, Alberta. VS Partners Ltd. is administering this procurement on behalf of the Owner. The project involves planning, assessment, design and delivery of housing-related facility improvements for seniors housing, supportive living and affordable housing. Services include architectural design, functional programming, stakeholder engagement, coordination of required design and engineering disciplines, regulatory approvals, procurement support, construction administration, commissioning support and project close-out. Phase 1 includes pre-design, schematic design and site master planning for three development options, followed by selection of a preferred option. Subsequent phases are subject to written Owner authorization. Subconsultants will be procured at the completion of Phase 1 and are not to be included in this submission. See RFP sections 2.4 and 2.6. The anticipated Phase 1 kickoff/site tour is November 9, 2026 (TBD), with final drawings targeted for February 15, 2027 and a Board presentation targeted for February 28, 2027. Dates are tentative. Submit proposals in PDF format by email or secure file transfer link to sara@vspartners.ca, copying graeme@vspartners.ca and darren@vspartners.ca, by October 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM Mountain Time. Use the subject line: Whitecourt Project – Prime Consultant Services – [Name of Firm]. Written enquiries are due October 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM Mountain Time. Appendix materials will be provided through a controlled SharePoint data room to registered proponents. See the RFP for full submission requirements and evaluation criteria. Additional Requirements: Proponents must demonstrate Alberta registration and a valid licence to practise, relevant seniors housing/supportive living experience, availability of key personnel, and responsibility for subconsultant coordination. Required coverage: professional liability $5 million per claim and aggregate; commercial general liability $5 million per occurrence; automobile liability $2 million per occurrence; and active WCB Alberta coverage in good standing. Refer to RFP section 1.5.2. Commodity Categories: Architectural engineering Delivery Region: Alberta, Whitecourt

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Alberta Purchasing Connection and was originally published on October 6, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Lac Ste. Anne Foundation

Lac Ste. Anne Foundation has issued 2 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Architecture & Engineering Services, Urban Development & Housing, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via Alberta Purchasing Connection. Most recent publication: October 6, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Canada. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Alberta Purchasing Connection to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Lac Ste. Anne Foundation in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.