Prequalification of general construction contractors for City facilities
The City of Guelph’s current official page shows a November 3, 2026 2:30:59 p.m. EST closing time. The previously published page showed October 27, 2026 at 18:30:59 UTC; the current page therefore reflects an extension.
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Overview
The City of Guelph is creating a pool of qualified general construction contractors for Facilities and Energy Management projects. It expects to invite suppliers to bid on about 25 or more projects during the qualification term. Projects vary in size and complexity. Category A covers estimated construction values up to $500,000, while Category B covers $500,000 to $2 million. Applicants may seek one or both categories. Questions are due October 27, 2026 at noon EDT; online bids close November 3 at 2:30:59 p.m. EST. The official page says submissions are online and there is no public opening.
Information based on the public notice
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What the buyer needs
The opportunity qualifies construction contractors for future project competitions, rather than awarding one construction contract now.
- Applicants need relevant qualifications and experience. Applicants may apply to one or both categories. The official page directs questions through its portal and requires online submission.
Tender details
- Buyer
- Town of Guelph
- Country
Canada- Procedure
- Not stated in the notice
- Classification
- Construction and civil works
- Notice reference
- 7757ae16-8332-4e68-9ea2-0f612144831d
- Questions deadline
- 2026-10-27 12:00 EDT
- Bid closing
- 2026-11-03 14:30:59 EST
- Submission
- Online submissions only; no public opening
- Prequalification categories
- Category A up to $500,000; Category B $500,000 to $2,000,000; applicants may choose either or both
What to check in the tender documents
- The number, value and scope of individual future projects are not specified in this prequalification notice.
Original notice
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26-075 RFPQ - Pre-Qualification of General Construction Contracting Services for City Facilities
Official source: Guelph Bids and Tenders ↗
Notice updates
October 22, 2026 · Version 2
Buyer updated · Deadline information updated · Summary and analysis updated · Tender facts updated · Original notice updated · Deadline updated · Source updated · Source notice details updated · Source references updated · Notice update added
26-075 RFPQ - Pre-Qualification of General Construction Contracting Services for City Facilities
Bid Number: 26-075 RFPQ. City of Guelph is seeking pre-qualified suppliers for general construction contracting services for projects managed by Facilities and Energy Management. The department anticipates inviting pre-qualified suppliers to bid on approximately 25 or more projects. Project values and complexity vary. Category A projects have estimated construction value up to $500,000; Category B projects range from $500,000 up to $2,000,000. Applicants may apply for one or both categories. Published October 2, 2026. Questions close October 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Bids close November 3, 2026 at 2:30:59 PM EST. Online submissions only; no public opening. English unless bid documents specify otherwise.
October 18, 2026 · Version 1
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26-075 RFPQ - Pre-Qualification of General Construction Contracting Services for City Facilities
The Corporation of the City of Guelph (the “City”) is seeking to establish a list of pre-qualified suppliers for the provision of general construction contracting services for projects managed by the Facilities and Energy Management Department. The City is seeking Proposals from Responsible Applicants that have the necessary qualifications and experience to provide the Goods and Services sought. The Facilities and Energy Management Department anticipate inviting pre-qualified suppliers to bid on approximately twenty-five (25) or more projects during the term of the pre-qualification. Project values and complexity will vary. Subsequent procurement opportunities will generally be categorized as follows: Category A - Projects with an estimated construction value of up to $500,000. Category B - Projects with an estimated construction value from $500,000.00 up to $2,000,000. Applicants may apply and be pre-qualified for one or both categories.
https://guelph.bidsandtenders.ca/Module/Tenders/Tender/Detail/7757ae16-8332-4e68-9ea2-0f612144831d
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