S. Burnett & Associates Limited (SBA) is seeking proposals from qualified contractors for the Multiplex, Curling Club & Elders Complex Solar Project in Whitesand First Nation. The following information is included in this RFP:

• Description of Works.
• General Terms and Conditions.
• Form of Proposal.
• Agreement: CCDC-2 Agreement and General Conditions of Contract.
• Specifications.
• Appendix A: Site Photos.
• Appendix B: Hydro Billing Data.
• Appendix C: Feasibility Study.
• Appendix D: As-Built Drawings.

Please provide your bid via the online Bidding System on bids&tenders. Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

The project coordinator for this Request for Proposal is Christina Khawa, Environmental Project Manager. All questions shall be submitted in writing prior to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, on Thursday, October 8, 2026 and will be replied to bidders Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Questions are to be posted directly on the bids&tenders website. 

A non-mandatory, but highly advisable pre-proposal Contractor’s site visit is recommended.  During the site visit, all Contractors may conduct a general inspection of the building, including electrical panels.  The site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time and will begin at the Whitesand First Nation Band Office. The Band Office is located in the community of Armstrong at 50°18'33.5"N 89°02'28.9"W. All participating Contractors must confirm attendance at least 72 hours prior to the site visit by emailing the Project Coordinator at christina.khawa@sbaengineering.com. 

Proposals submitted by bidding Contractors will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Price.
• Schedule to complete the proposed works.
• Health and Safety protocols.
• Proposed approach for the design and costing for a net metering roof-top solar PV project.
• Contractor qualifications and experience in completing similar projects.

The lowest of any proposal submitted will not necessarily be accepted. 

The CCDC-2 General Conditions of Contract shall apply for this project.