Doing Business with the Government — British Columbia

• Contractor and subcontractor personnel entering a BC government workplace for the provision of services under a government contract must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Who is eligible?

Who is not eligible

There are specific industries or types of companies that may not be eligible for this grant. For example, companies involved in tobacco production or those with significant environmental violations might not qualify.

• Tobacco companies
• Companies with significant environmental violations

Eligible expenses

There are eligible expenses for this grant.

• Costs directly related to the provision of services under a government contract
• Legal, fiscal, or other advisory fees related to the contract
• Costs for accommodations or arrangements specific to the contract provision

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:

• Alignment with grant objectives
• Demonstrated need for funding
• Feasibility and sustainability of the proposed project
• Capacity to deliver the project effectively
• Potential impact on innovation and economic development

Here are additional relevant details for suppliers working with BC government procurement:

• Suppliers are encouraged to consult the BC Bid user guides for instructions on registration and application usage.
• All personnel entering BC government workplaces must adhere to COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
• The core policies outlined in Chapter 6 of the Province's Core Policy and Procedures Manual and the associated Practice Standard take precedence over other guidelines.
• Suppliers should be aware that procurement processes may involve multiple phases.
• Suppliers can access further assistance or consultation through the Procurement Services Branch or the BC Bid Help Desk.