Opportunity
Merx #29748A
Manitoba Government Catering Services Supply Arrangement for Emergency and Social Programs
Posted
April 28, 2026
Respond By
August 01, 2026
Identifier
29748A
NAICS
722320, 722310
The Government of Manitoba is seeking to establish a supply arrangement for catering services to support government programs across the province. - Government Buyer: - Government of Manitoba, represented by the Minister of Public Service Delivery - Public Service Delivery - Procurement & Supply Chain Division - Scope of Services: - Catering services for government programs, including relocation and emergency support for displaced families and refugees - Services required in commercial lodging or congregate settings across all Manitoba health districts - Meal types include breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, desserts, beverages, and buffet-style options - Delivery services required, with bidders specifying minimum and maximum daily meal capacities - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on Indigenous business participation - Compliance with food safety and confidentiality standards is mandatory - Arrangement sets unit rates for services and covers emerging demand in social and health sectors - Two-envelope bid process (technical and financial) - Subject to trade agreements (CFTA, CETA, CCFTA) - Period of Performance: - Agreement effective from date of signing up to March 31, 2027, with options for extension or reduction - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified commercial caterers
Description
This Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA) seeks Catering Services for government programs across Manitoba, including relocation programs for families or individuals displaced due to emergencies and refugee programs. The objective is to create a supply arrangement with set unit rates for emerging demand from the social and health sector within identified regional districts. The agreement will be effective from the date of signing until March 31, 2027. The procurement involves a two-envelope bid process (technical and financial) with electronic submission, and is subject to trade agreements including CFTA, CETA, and CCFTA.