Efficiency Manitoba Indigenous Small Business Program Request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ)

December 18, 2025

The RRMBA would like to share the following opportunity on behalf of Efficiency Manitoba.

A request for Pre-Qualification (RFPQ) has been issued on MERX to identify and pre-qualify Contractors to support the Indigenous Small Business Program at Efficiency Manitoba.

Efficiency Manitoba's Indigenous Small Business Program provides free energy-efficient upgrades for eligible First Nation and Red River Métis Small Businesses. Below is a summary of the eligibility criteria and available upgrades:

A business must:

• Be a First Nation business (on or off reserve) where the band or a band member pays the utility bill at a commercial rate.

• Or be a Red River Métis-owned business where the owner pays the utility bill at a commercial rate.

• Not be part of a national franchise or chain and have ten or fewer locations in Manitoba.

• Be under 15,000 sq. ft.

• First Nation business owners need to provide Status Card for verification

• Red River Métis businesses must be pre-approved and registered with the Louis Riel Capital Corporation.

Phase 1 - Free Upgrades (if eligible)

• A-line LED bulbs
• Faucet aerators
• Pre-rinse spray valves
• Same-day assessment for further upgrades

Phase 2 - Enhanced Free Upgrades (if eligible)

• LED linear lamps
• Specialty LED bulbs
• LED exit signs
• Smart thermostats
• Lighting controls
• Pitched roof insulation

Efficiency Manitoba covers 100% of the cost, including materials and installation, and prioritizes working with local labour.

Interested suppliers are invited to review the tender documents and submit their bids in accordance with the instructions provided in the RFPQ document. The solicitation can be accessed through MERX, linked below:

RFPQ #20251211 - Indigenous Small Business Program

A couple of important dates to note:

• Deadline for inquiries: January 13, 2026 @ 4PM

• Closing Date: January 20, 2026 @ 4PM

Should you have any questions, please submit inquiries to the contact detail specified in the RFPQ document.

 

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