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Indigenous procurement

Procuring technology froman Indigenous-owned company.

BuildCode is 100% Indigenous-owned, TIBT certified and registered with the federal Indigenous Business Directory (IBD). This page explains which procurement programs may apply, how to work with us and how to verify our ownership.

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Registered Indigenous business
100%
Indigenous-owned and controlled
IBD
Registered with the federal Indigenous Business Directory
TIBT
Certified
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Office at Six Nations of the Grand River
01 — Applicable programs

Programs a contract with BuildCode may support.

Working with an Indigenous-owned company can support procurement commitments at every level of government. Each program sets its own requirements.

Federal5%

Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business

  • Federal departments must award at least 5% of total contract value to Indigenous businesses. Contracts with BuildCode can support this target, subject to program and procurement requirements.
  • Registration in the Indigenous Business Directory is one of the requirements to bid on federal Indigenous set-aside contracts. BuildCode is registered.
  • We can take part as the Indigenous partner in Indigenous Participation Plans on larger contracts.
Ontario51%+

Indigenous Procurement Program

  • Ministries can set aside contracts for Indigenous businesses, require Indigenous participation, or award evaluation points for it.
  • The program requires at least 51% Indigenous ownership and control. BuildCode is 100%.
  • Our office is in Ontario, at Six Nations of the Grand River. Eligibility for each contract is confirmed by the ministry.
Municipal and broader public sector$3K+

Social and Indigenous procurement policies

  • Many municipalities, hospitals, school boards and universities track spending with Indigenous suppliers.
  • For example, the City of Toronto asks divisions to invite a certified diverse supplier to quote on purchases from $3,000 to $120,000. Certification requirements vary by organization.
ReconciliationTRC 92

UNDRIP Act and TRC Call to Action 92

  • Contracting with Indigenous-owned firms is a direct way to put economic reconciliation commitments into practice.
  • Value stays with Indigenous communities and creates pathways for Indigenous youth in technology.

Program details are summarized from Indigenous Services Canada, Ontario.ca and the City of Toronto. Eligibility for a specific contract is set by the buying organization.

02 — Working with us

From first conversation to contract.

A clear path whether you are buying directly, running a set-aside or building a team under a prime.

  1. Verify our registration

    BuildCode Inc. is registered with the federal Indigenous Business Directory. Check the listing yourself in one click.

    View our IBD listing ↗

  2. Discovery call

    Tell us the problem, timeline and budget. We will say plainly whether we are the right fit.

    Book a Discovery Call →

  3. Choose the procurement route

    Indigenous set-aside, competitive bid, low-dollar direct purchase, or a subcontract under a prime.

  4. Delivery and reporting

    Our team leads the delivery, with specialist partners where a project needs them, and provides the participation reporting you need.

03 — Verification

Indigenous ownership you can confirm.

Federal eligibility rules for Indigenous businesses have tightened since 2024. We make due diligence straightforward.

  • 100% Indigenous-owned

    Owned and controlled by founder Luke Antonio, a member of Wiikwemikoong Unceded Territory.

  • Documents on request

    Ownership and registration documents are available to buying organizations on request.

  • TIBT certified

    Certified through Turtle Island Building Trust’s verification process. IBD registration is a separate federal registration, not a certification.

04 — Common questions

Answers for procurement teams.

Can’t find what you need? Email connect@buildcode.io.

Can BuildCode bid on Indigenous set-aside contracts?

BuildCode is registered with the federal Indigenous Business Directory, which is one of the requirements to bid on set-asides under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business. Each contract sets its own further requirements.

Do you work outside Ontario?

Yes. Much of our work is delivered remotely, and on-site work is arranged for each project.

Can you partner with a prime contractor?

Yes. We work as a subcontractor or joint-venture partner and lead the technology scope.

Where is client data stored?

Hosting region and security controls are agreed for each project and set out in the proposal. For Indigenous data, we agree how OCAP principles apply with the community or organization it belongs to.

05 — Contact

Have a project or an upcoming tender?

Send us the scope and we will reply with whether and how we can help.

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Legal name
BuildCode Inc. · Est. 2024
Founder
Luke Antonio, member of Wiikwemikoong Unceded Territory
Office
542 Mohawk Rd
Six Nations of the Grand River, Ontario
Credentials
Indigenous Business Directory (registered) · TIBT (certified)