Community Living BC (CLBC) has extended the pause on accepting submissions under the Request for Qualification (RFQ 590), with the possibility of re-opening no earlier than April 1, 2026. This extended pause will not impact Indigenous Vendors, who can submit applications starting December 1, 2025.
Why is CLBC extending the RFQ pause?
CLBC is exercising the right to extend or adjust RFQ dates in accordance with applicable provincial procurement process. Due to operational capacity and the need to align internal processes that support the RFQ framework, CLBC will pause the intake of new RFQ submissions effective December 1, 2025. The RFQ re-opening, April 1, 2026, is subject to change based on CLBC’s readiness and internal process review.
What does this mean for current service providers?
This change does not affect pre-qualified service providers’ existing qualifications.
Providers wishing to become qualified for new services or service areas will not be able to do so until the RFQ process reopens, currently anticipated for April 2026, but subject to change.
If you are a pre-qualified service provider and you are concerned that this will impact services that you are currently providing, please contact your CLBC analyst for support.
Service providers who were preparing to submit qualifications under RFQ 590 are asked to pause any new submissions at this time.
This pause does not apply to Indigenous service providers. Indigenous service providers may submit RFQs as of December 1, 2025.
All RFQ submissions received prior to March 2025 will be held until the review process resumes, no earlier than April 1, 2026.
CLBC will provide further information and guidance when the updated RFQ process is scheduled to reopen.
CLBC is introducing a new Request for Qualifications (RFQ): Request for Qualifications of Service Providers for Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities and/or Under the Personalized Supports Initiative (81-CSN-2026-RFQ 590). This RFQ will replace the current RFQ 355 and will be used to qualify service providers going forward. This update will not impact qualified service providers’ existing qualifications other than we will be removing the Services to Indigenous Individuals, which will be replaced by the new Culturally Safe Services.
Over the past year, we reviewed the current RFQ documents and processes with input from the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres. Based on that review, we created a new RFQ that is easier to follow and better aligned with current standards and service requirements.
What you will see in RFQ 590
Clear, plain language throughout
Updated service standards and expectations
New L.I.F.E.-Based Service qualification
Stronger standards for Staffed Living
An invitation to self-declare if you are an Indigenous vendor
A new Culturally Safe Services specialization, replacing the previous specialization, Services to Indigenous Individuals.
Steps for finding the RFQ 590 on the BC Bid Portal
Click on “Opportunities” in the upper left-hand corner of the homepage.
Filter the results by “Organization”.
In the filter field, start typing “Community Living BC” and select it from the list and click “search”
Step 3: Locate the RFQ Opportunity
A list of opportunities related to CLBC will appear.
Find the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Service Providers.
Click on the numbers under “Opportunity ID” to open the full details.
Step 4: Download the RFQ Documents
In the opportunity details, there will be a section with attached documents.
Download the following three documents:
The RFQ Document (PDF) – Contains instructions, terms, and conditions.
The RFQ Response Forms (Word document) – This is the main application form that service providers need to complete.
Form O-1 (Excel document) – Used to indicate the geographic areas where services will be provided.
Optional: Register for BC Bid for More Features
While it’s possible to download documents without an account, creating a Business BCeID allows access to additional functionalities, such as notifications and tracking submissions:
