Updated provincial regulations will impact procurement requirements for purchases under $121,200 starting April 1, 2024. The Building Ontario Businesses Initiative Act (BOBIA) requires that preference be given to Ontario businesses as part of the procurement process, defines ‘Ontario business’ for the purpose of the Act, and describes how preference should be given.

Procurement Services is aware that this change represents additional administrative workload for the community under restricted timelines. The province has introduced these changes with limited operational direction provided to impacted groups, and Procurement is working actively to support the community through this change. Email us at ProcurementServices@carleton.ca with any questions or requests for support.

BOBIA Resources

Visit our BOBIA web page for more information.

Register Now! BOBIA Information Sessions

The BOBIA information sessions are intended to provide information to community members who are involved in procurements under the Open Competitive threshold. Please RSVP. You will receive a calendar invitation within 2 business days.
  • All in-person sessions will be held in the Senate Room, 6th floor Pigiarvik.
  • A Teams link will be sent to virtual session attendees within 2 business days of receiving your RSVP.

Monday, March 25, 2024  |  Categories: News
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