Indigenous Housing Fund – Request for Proposals (RFP) and Submission Process

Overview

The Province is taking action to build homes for Indigenous people in our province. We’re working hard with our partners to make housing better in all communities. The Indigenous Housing Fund (IHF) has received funds for an additional 1,750 new homes for Indigenous people both on-and off-reserve. This additional $1.3 billion, through Budget 2023, doubles the number of IHF spaces, bringing the total to 3,500.

Request for Proposals

BC Housing is inviting Indigenous non-profit housing providers, First Nations or Indigenous governments and non-profit housing providers or private housing developers who wish to partner with Indigenous housing providers, First Nations or Indigenous governments.

Submission Deadline is May 15, 2024.

Who should submit a project proposal?

• Indigenous non-profit housing providers
• First Nations
• Indigenous Governments
• Non-profit housing providers or private housing developers partnering with Indigenous non-profit housing providers, First Nations or Indigenous governments

Housing Providers Responsibilities

Once operating, the housing provider will be wholly responsible for:

• Resident Selection
• Collection of rents
• Equitable and Non-Discriminatory Resident
  Management
• Building Maintenance and Upkeep
• Financial Management and Governance:
  • Capital planning
  • Annual operating budgets
• Business Continuity Plan
• Data Collection and Management

Submission requirements and RFP documents

Details on IHF program, deliverables and submission requirements can be found in the RFP document and appendices below:

• Indigenous Housing Fund RFP
• Indigenous Housing Fund RFP - Addendum 2 - RFP Schedule
• Indigenous Housing Fund RFP - Addendum 3 - RT
• Indigenous Housing Fund RFP - Addendum 4 - SD extension
• Indigenous Housing Fund RFP - Addendum 5 - RFP Information Session
• Indigenous Housing Fund RFP - Addendum 6 - Questions and Answers
• Indigenous Housing Fund RFP - Appendix 2 Submission Form (fillable)
• Indigenous Housing Fund RFP - Appendix 3 Development Consultant Services Contract
• Indigenous Housing Fund RFP - Appendix 5 Relationship and Conflict Disclosure Form (fillable)
• Indigenous Housing Fund RFP - Appendix 8 Express Charge Terms
• Indigenous Housing Fund RFP - Appendix 8 Operating Sample Agreement
• Indigenous Housing Fund RFP - Appendix 8 Supplier Code of Conduct
• Indigenous Housing Fund RFP - Appendix 14 Response Template Part A (v1.0)
• Indigenous Housing Fund RFP - Appendix 14 Response Template Part B (v1.0)

Recorded Information Session

This video offers a detailed overview of the IHF and a step-by-step guide on eligibility, program requirements and how to apply.

RFP submission dates

Delivery of RFP submissions

Submissions must be submitted using one of the following delivery methods:

1. BC Bid Electronic Submission: Submit a Submission using BC Bid. Only pre-authorized electronic bidders registered on the BC Bid system can make an electronic Submission using the system.
2. Email to BC Housing: [email protected]