CanadaBuys #IAAC-RFI/DDI - 2026/05/13

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

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) is seeking industry feedback and professional expertise for hydrology and methylmercury contamination assessment services 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 Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named, as this is a request for information and professional services - Products/Services Requested: - Professional services to address hydrology knowledge gaps, including geomorphology, peatland river systems, and integration of western and Indigenous knowledge - Assessment of methylmercury contamination risks, water quality, aquatic ecology, and toxicology - Data analysis, modeling, mapping of contamination risks, and identification of ecohydrological thresholds - Community engagement, bilingual and accessible reporting, and delivery of geospatial data compatible with IAAC systems - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Integration of both western scientific and Indigenous knowledge in all deliverables - Deliverables must be bilingual (English and French), accessible, and comply with ISO 19115 metadata standards - Communication materials must be suitable for Indigenous communities and the public - Most work is virtual, but occasional in-person meetings may occur in Thunder Bay, Timmins, or Toronto - Green procurement and accessibility standards apply - Period of Performance: - Contract period is from award date to November 30, 2026, with deliverables due through January 2027 - Locations: - Primary place of performance is the Ring of Fire Regional Assessment Area - Contracting office and possible in-person meetings in Thunder Bay, Timmins, and Toronto - IAAC headquarters at 140 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON

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 information gaps and research needs to support the Regional Assessment and future impact assessments. The work involves addressing hydrology knowledge gaps, assessing methylmercury contamination risks, and integrating western and Indigenous knowledge. The contract duration is approximately 4 months starting June 12, 2026.

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