CanadaBuys #IAAC-RFP-20260601

Professional Services for Hydrology, Methylmercury, and Water Quality Assessment in Ontario

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) is seeking professional services to assess hydrology, methylmercury accumulation, and water quality impacts in the Ring of Fire regional assessment area in Ontario. - Government Buyer: - Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) - Contracting office located at Place Bell, 160 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON - Scope of Work: - Development of quantitative hydrology and ecohydrology models - Assessment of methylmercury accumulation and other water contamination risks - Indigenous engagement and integration of western and Indigenous knowledge - Data analysis, spatial mapping, community communication, and workshops - Products/Services Requested: - Professional environmental assessment services (no specific products or part numbers) - Two main streams: hydrology modeling and water quality risk evaluation - Unique Requirements: - Expertise in hydrology, ecohydrology, water quality assessment, and environmental modeling - Ability to engage Indigenous communities and incorporate Indigenous knowledge - Communication and workshop facilitation with stakeholders - Period of Performance: - Contract runs from award date until January 29, 2027 (approx. 2.5 years) - Places of Performance and Delivery: - Ring of Fire Regional Assessment Area (Ontario) - Thunder Bay, Timmins, and Toronto (Ontario) - IAAC contracting office in Ottawa - No OEMs or specific vendors are named; procurement is open to Canadian businesses.

Description

This solicitation requests professional services contractors to support the assessment of cumulative and interactive effects of potential development on hydrology and water quality in a regional assessment area in Ontario, Canada. The work is divided into two streams: developing quantitative hydrology and ecohydrology models, and considering the potential for methylmercury accumulation and other water contamination. The contract duration is 7 months, starting June 19, 2026. The procurement method is competitive open bidding with selection based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price.

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