# Quebec SEAO #20153066

Progressive design-build construction of Biopterre research facilities and greenhouses

**Posted:** September 09, 2026
**Respond By:** November 12, 2026
**Identifier:** 20153066
**NAICS:** 236220

Cégep de La Pocatière is seeking a progressive design-build partner for new Biopterre research and development facilities.
- **Government buyer:** Cégep de La Pocatière; the project is for the Biopterre Bioproducts Development Centre.
- **Work requested:** Design and construction of new facilities, including state-of-the-art research greenhouses.
- **Delivery approach:** Collaborative, open-book design development with the Cégep, followed by a technical proposal, lump-sum price, and design-build contract.
- **Estimated value and duration:** Approximately CAD $31 million; anticipated duration is 24 months.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No manufacturers, vendors, or other suppliers are named. No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed.

### Description

The Cégep de La Pocatière is seeking a proposer for the second stage of a two-stage selection process for construction of new Biopterre Bioproducts Development Centre facilities, including state-of-the-art research greenhouses. The project will use a progressive Design-Build delivery method and has an anticipated duration of 24 months. Proposers will participate in a collaboration-evaluation workshop and interview, demonstrating their ability to optimize the project through open-book collaboration. One proposer will be selected for a co-development agreement, with the aim of advancing the design toward a technical proposal, lump-sum price, and design-build contract.

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