British Columbia BCBid #231861

Indigenous-Led Native Plant Nursery Sector Development Services Sought

This opportunity is issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Abbotsford AGRI Office, to support Indigenous-led native plant nursery development. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Abbotsford AGRI Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Products/Services Requested: - Contracting services to support the development of Indigenous-led native plant nurseries - Focus on capacity building, peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, business development, resource and protocol creation, and sector networking - Engagement with approximately 6–12 First Nations-owned nursery operations in start-up or early stages - Involvement of subject matter experts for knowledge exchange and resource development - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on Indigenous leadership and participation - Activities include identifying sector priorities and gaps, and gathering input for future phases of nursery development - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs are listed; the procurement is for specialized services in the farming, fishing, forestry, and wildlife sectors

Description

This project supports the development of Indigenous-led native plant nurseries by building capacity across the sector. It focuses on facilitating peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, identifying common priorities and gaps, and supporting business development and resource creation. The project will engage 6-12 First Nations-owned nursery operations in start-up or early stages, strengthening business and operational capacity, networking, knowledge exchange, and resource development. The project execution is from August 2026 to March 2027, with a final report due by March 15, 2027.

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