RFSO Contract Number: 25-17
May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2029
Option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods through April 30, 2031
May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2029
Option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods through April 30, 2031
About Us
J.L. Richards
100% Canadian owned and operated. When working with JLR, you are working with the company owners.An important distinction that sets JLR apart is our organizational structure: we are a completely Canadian company and are entirely owned and operated by our employees. This structure empowers employees to share in ensuring exceptional quality control at every stage of our projects and allows our entire team to fully understand what clients want and how to deliver designs and built projects that meet their needs. Being employee owned means that our staff has the chance to own a stake in their own success and participate in shaping JLR’s future.
J.L. Richards
100% Canadian owned and operated. When working with JLR, you are working with the company owners.An important distinction that sets JLR apart is our organizational structure: we are a completely Canadian company and are entirely owned and operated by our employees. This structure empowers employees to share in ensuring exceptional quality control at every stage of our projects and allows our entire team to fully understand what clients want and how to deliver designs and built projects that meet their needs. Being employee owned means that our staff has the chance to own a stake in their own success and participate in shaping JLR’s future.
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JLR currently has offices in Ottawa (1955), Kingston (1971), Sudbury (1974), Timmins (2001), North Bay (2005), Guelph (2013), and London (2025). Our geographic reach extends across North America and around the world, with projects executed in over 75 countries. JLR stands out in the industry due to our uniquely collaborative approach.
We work as a team on every project to ensure that our clients get the very best quality, service, and value. We share ideas, design concepts, technical data, and costing information, and we coordinate efficiently across our offices and departments to address any issues that may arise over the course of a project. We offer our clients a truly integrated, holistic approach from project conception to completion. This seamless team integration equips JLR with the ability to easily coordinate and create, implement, and maximize efficiencies for our clients. |
What We Offer
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Architecture - Dedication to longevity and integrity.
JLR’s architects provide invaluable insight into the human element of building design. Our architecture team is brimming with innovative design professionals who see the creative and functional potential in even the most modest or traditional projects. We believe that exceptional architectural design is the difference between a good project and an exceptional one. JLR clients deserve superior designs that reflect the current and future goals of their spaces. Our award-winning architecture team and our comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach are the keys to realizing the truly impressive projects that you envision. |
Who We Serve |
JLR provides engineering, architecture, and planning services in the following markets: Alternative Delivery; Buildings; Environmental Infrastructure; Indigenous Relations; Industrial & Manufacturing; Innovative Energy; Mining & Mineral Processing; and Municipal Infrastructure.
With projects completed in over 75 countries around the world, we can safely say that JLR’s experience knows no bounds; but that doesn’t mean that we’re only interested in large-scale international opportunities. As an adaptable team with expansive project experience across multiple disciplines, we’re prepared to take on any challenge that our clients can throw our way.
Large or small, near or far, simple and straightforward, or considerably complex: We want to know what projects you’re planning. Whether you need extensive multidisciplinary resources or a lean team for a focused opportunity, JLR has what you’re looking for.
With projects completed in over 75 countries around the world, we can safely say that JLR’s experience knows no bounds; but that doesn’t mean that we’re only interested in large-scale international opportunities. As an adaptable team with expansive project experience across multiple disciplines, we’re prepared to take on any challenge that our clients can throw our way.
Large or small, near or far, simple and straightforward, or considerably complex: We want to know what projects you’re planning. Whether you need extensive multidisciplinary resources or a lean team for a focused opportunity, JLR has what you’re looking for.
Program Benefits:
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Join hundreds of members who are discovering a better way to buy. With this contract you will obtain the following program benefits:
To learn more about the J.L. Richards contract, please reach out to your local Kinetic GPO representative. Our team is here to support you and your needs.
How It Works:
As your ally in the purchasing process, Kinetic GPO is dedicated to optimizing procurement for your entity. Your free membership provides full access to our portfolio of value-driven contracts, contracting expertise, and subject matter experts.
Join hundreds of members who are discovering a better way to buy. With this contract you will obtain the following program benefits:
- Streamlined Procurement Process: Already tendered on your behalf, allows your entity to save valuable time and resources.
- Fully compliant with CETA, CFTA, the Ontario Broader Public Sector (BPS) Procurement Directive, the New West Partnership Agreement (NWPTA), the Atlantic Trade and Procurement Partnership (ATPP), and other relevant trade legislation.
- No volume commitments.
- Cost Savings: Registration is free and becoming a member is simple, allowing entities to benefit from cost savings.
To learn more about the J.L. Richards contract, please reach out to your local Kinetic GPO representative. Our team is here to support you and your needs.
How It Works:
- Become a member of Kinetic GPO
- Post a notice on your entities recognized electronic bid notification system to use the Kinetic GPO program.
- Contact the Kinetic GPO team, via the contact button on the top of this page, requesting to be introduced to the J.L. Richards team for this contract.
- Confirm your Architectural Services needs with RFSO contract number 25-17.