Merx #260-2026

Consulting Services for Net-Zero Retrofit Studies at Eight Winnipeg Buildings

The City of Winnipeg is seeking professional consulting services to conduct net-zero retrofit studies for eight municipal buildings as part of its sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives. - Government Buyer: - City of Winnipeg (municipal government) - Scope of Work: - Professional consulting services for Green Building Pathway Studies at eight city-owned buildings - Studies must comply with the Green Municipal Fund Community Building Retrofit (CBR) initiative and Green Buildings Pathway Guidance Document - Required tasks include: - Energy assessments and calibrated energy modeling (per ZCB-Design v3 guidelines) - Design and decision-making workshops - Measure-level analysis and GHG reduction pathway scenarios - Life cycle cost analysis and thermographic surveys - Equity assessment to address impacts on equity-deserving groups - Stakeholder engagement and final reporting - Target outcomes: - Achieve at least 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions within 10 years (if fossil fuels are used) - Align with new build standards by 20 years - Reduce indoor potable water consumption by more than 20% - Buildings Included: - Old St. Boniface Fire Hall No. 1 (212 Dumoulin) - Festival Du Voyageur (233 Provencher) - St Boniface City Hall (219 Provencher) - NorWest (NOA) Resource Centre (1880 Alexander) - St. James-Assiniboia Library (1910 Portage Ave) - WFPS Station 23 (880 Dalhousie Dr) - Public Works Yard & Administrative Offices (1539 Waverley Street) - Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Academy (2546 Mcphillips) - Budget and Contract Details: - Total available budget: $248,000 (MRST included, GST extra) - One-time contract with six project milestones and final report - Delivery required by August 31, 2026 - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; focus is on consulting expertise in building retrofits, energy modeling, and sustainability - Emphasis on equity, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with national green building standards

Description

The City of Winnipeg is soliciting professional consulting services to conduct Green Building Pathway Studies for eight city buildings. The studies will follow the Green Municipal Fund Community Building Retrofit initiative and include energy assessments, GHG reduction pathway scenarios, equity assessments, and final reporting. The project involves six milestones from data gathering to final report submission. The contract has a total available budget of $248,000 and the submission deadline is May 29, 2026.

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