CanadaBuys #NRCan / RNCan- 5000092135

Bilingual Forestry Online Community Platform for Climate Adaptation

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), on behalf of the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers, is seeking a supplier to deliver and maintain a bilingual, forestry-focused online community platform to support climate adaptation in sustainable forest management across Canada. - Government Buyer: - Department of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Canadian Council of Forest Ministers - Contracting office located at 580 Booth St., Ottawa, ON - OEMs and Vendors: - Climate Risk Institute (pre-identified as the only supplier able to meet requirements) - Products/Services Requested: - Development and maintenance of a bilingual online community platform (Forestry Adaptation Network) - Features: membership profiles, discussion boards/forums, resource library, event calendar, monthly newsletters - Membership engagement and recruitment plan, including onboarding support, outreach materials, and an annual virtual event - Virtual dashboard to monitor network health and engagement - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Supplier must have at least five years of experience designing and maintaining secure online communities - Demonstrated expertise in community engagement, recruitment, and forestry or climate change adaptation - Platform must be bilingual (English and French) - Estimated contract value: $78,228.57 CAD - Period of performance: Base period through March 31, 2027, with two additional one-year option periods

Description

The Department of Natural Resources Canada, on behalf of the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers, is seeking a bilingual forestry-specific online community platform to support climate adaptation in sustainable forest management. The platform, called the Forestry Adaptation Network, will include membership profiles, discussion boards, a resource library, event calendar, and monthly newsletters. The contract includes developing and implementing a membership engagement and recruitment plan, hosting an annual virtual event, and providing a virtual dashboard to monitor network health and engagement. The contract duration is approximately 11 months starting April 30, 2026.

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