Opportunity
Winnipeg Airports Authority Bonfire #WAA-RFEOI-2026-05-28
Indigenous Subcontracting Opportunities for Winnipeg Airport West Lands Project
Posted
May 28, 2026
Respond By
June 20, 2026
Identifier
WAA-RFEOI-2026-05-28
NAICS
237310
Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. is seeking to identify Indigenous businesses for future subcontracting opportunities related to the Airport West Lands Project. - Government Buyer: - Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. (WAA), Supply Chain Department - Purpose: - Compile a list of qualified Indigenous contractors for civil construction and related work on the West Lands Project - List will be provided to General Contractors bidding on the project to facilitate Indigenous participation - Set-Aside: - Opportunity is specifically set aside for Indian Economic Enterprises (Indigenous businesses) - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, OEMs, or part numbers are listed - Focus is on civil construction and related disciplines - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on Indigenous business involvement and participation in subcontracting - No direct procurement of goods or services at this stage; this is an expression of interest to build a qualified list - No OEMs or vendors are named in the request
Description
The Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. (WAA) is seeking Indigenous business respondents to express interest in subcontracting for the WAA Airport West Lands Project civil construction tender, tentatively scheduled for mid- to late-July 2026. The solicitation aims to compile a list of Indigenous contractors capable of performing work in specific disciplines related to the project. This list will be shared with General Contractors bidding on the West Lands Project tender(s) to facilitate Indigenous contractor participation in the sub-trade selection process. The opportunity may also include other potential future subcontracting opportunities related to the West Lands Project.