PHASE II REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR CANADA’S PAVILION AT THE WORLD EXPO 2025, OSAKA, JAPAN

Japan will host the next International Exposition, Expo 2025, from April 13 to October 13, 2025 in Osaka. Global Affairs Canada (GAC), on behalf of the Government of Canada, has the mandate to plan, coordinate and implement Canada’s participation in Expo 2025. Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), on behalf of GAC, intends to retain a Design-Build-Fit-Up-Operate-Maintain Dismantle Contractor (herein referred to as “the Contractor”) to provide professional services as set out in this Request for Proposal (RFP) for Canada’s Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Canada’s successful participation at Expo 2025 Osaka will deliver a memorable and distinctly Canadian visitor experience, anchored by a striking pavilion, to showcase Canada’s creativity, our diversity, our vitality and our optimism for a sustainable future. The specially designed public presentation will resonate with Japanese audiences in particular and leave a lasting and positive impression of Canada. The maximum funding available for the resulting Contract is $25,000,000 CAD (exclusive of all applicable taxes). Only bidders prequalified in Phase 1 Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) are eligible to submit a Bid in this Phase II RFP solicitation. An optional information session will be held online for this requirement. Please refer to Section 2.12 on how to participate.