CanadaBuys #IAAC-RFI/DDI - 2026/05/08

Professional Services for Hydrology and Methylmercury Assessment in the Ring of Fire Area

The Government of Canada, through the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC), is seeking professional services to address knowledge gaps in hydrology and methylmercury contamination in the Ring of Fire Regional Assessment Area. - Government Buyer: - Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC), a federal agency under the Government of Canada - Regional Assessment Working Group (GTER) involved - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; opportunity is for professional services contractors with senior-level expertise - Products/Services Requested: - Professional services for hydrology, geomorphology, and peatland river systems analysis - Professional services for methylmercury contamination, water quality, aquatic ecology, and toxicology assessment - Deliverables include research reports, geospatial data, story maps, and accessible communication materials for Indigenous communities - Integration of western and Indigenous knowledge is required - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Bilingual (English and French) deliverables - Compliance with ISO 19115 metadata standards for geospatial data - All reports and materials must be in accessible formats (e.g., AODA/WCAG compliance) - Alignment with green procurement and environmental standards - Most work is virtual, with limited in-person meetings in Thunder Bay, Timmins, or Toronto - No physical products or equipment are being procured; this is a consulting and research services opportunity - Period of Performance: - Contract duration is from award date to November 30, 2026 (approximately 5 months of active work, with deliverables due between June and November 2026) - Places of Performance: - Work primarily virtual, with possible meetings in Thunder Bay, Timmins, Toronto, and focus on the Ring of Fire Regional Assessment Area

Description

This Request for Information (RFI) seeks feedback on draft scopes of work related to hydrology and methylmercury contamination and water quality in the Regional Assessment Area of the Ring of Fire. The objective is to identify key knowledge gaps and research needs to support the Regional Assessment and future impact assessments. The work involves addressing hydrology knowledge gaps and identifying areas most at risk for methylmercury contamination, integrating western and Indigenous knowledge, and communicating findings to Indigenous communities. The contract duration is 5 months starting June 15, 2026, and the procurement method is competitive open bidding. Note that this RFI has been cancelled.

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