Saskatchewan Tenders #154-2026

Saskatchewan RFP for Indigenous Loan Guarantee Assessment Services

This opportunity seeks professional services to support Indigenous investment in Saskatchewan's resource and agriculture sectors: - Government buyer: - Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Trade and Export Development, on behalf of the Saskatchewan Indigenous Investment Finance Corporation (SIIFC) - No specific OEMs or product vendors are involved; this is a service-based procurement - Services requested: - Loan Guarantee Assessment Services, including: - Comprehensive risk assessment and evaluation of loan guarantee applications from Indigenous communities and organizations - Review of material contracts, insurance coverage, and project management documentation - Due diligence and technical/professional advisory services - Consultation with SIIFC staff and presentation of findings to the SIIFC Board - Example scenarios include assessment of a $7M loan guarantee for a 32MW solar facility and a $75M loan guarantee for a forestry OSB mill - Notable requirements: - Ability to provide thorough due diligence and risk analysis for large-scale resource and agriculture projects - Experience with Indigenous economic development and project financing is highly valued - Contract details: - Initial term of three years, with two optional one-year extensions - Services provided on an as-needed basis - Place of performance: - Government of Saskatchewan offices, including the Ministry of Trade and Export Development and SIIFC

Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Government of Saskatchewan on behalf of the Saskatchewan Indigenous Investment Finance Corporation (SIIFC) invites submissions for Loan Guarantee Assessment Services on an as-needed basis. The SIIFC aims to provide loan guarantees to qualified Indigenous communities and organizations for equity investments in resource development, value-added agriculture projects, and related infrastructure. The procurement supports Indigenous participation in Saskatchewan's natural resource industries by addressing access to capital barriers. The RFP includes detailed background information, contact details, and related resources for prospective bidders.

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