With this RFP the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is seeking prospective Indigenous proponents “Proponents” to submit proposals for the establishment and operation of a National Indigenous Housing Centre (NIHC) to Deliver Funding under the Urban, Rural, and Northern (U.R.N.) Indigenous Housing Strategy that would support those in greatest need and narrow the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in core housing as further described in the RFP Specifications APPENDIX C.
In accordance with Action Plan item 88 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Action Plan 2023-2028, this RFP is part of the Government of Canada's response to its commitment to implement an Urban, Rural, and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy.
It is CMHC’s intention to enter into an agreement on a non-exclusive basis with the successful proponent, “Proponent”. The term of the agreement resulting from this RFP is to be for a period of eight (8) years.
This Centre will be Indigenous led and hence seeks to reflect the Government of Canada’s procurement strategy for Indigenous business. It is therefore a requirement for participating Proponents to provide proof of Indigenous certification in good standing by time of contract execution as per Part II Mandatory Criteria.
