Opportunity
CanadaBuys #ESC-2627-031
Feasibility Study Consulting for Ground-Coupled Heat Exchanger at Sherbrooke Dairy Complex
Posted
June 17, 2026
Respond By
July 03, 2026
Identifier
ESC-2627-031
NAICS
541330, 541715
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking an engineering consultant to conduct a feasibility study for a ground-coupled heat exchanger at the Sherbrooke Dairy Complex. - Government Buyer: - Agency: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) - Sub-agency: Eastern Service Centre - Office: Contracts Specialist - Scope of Work: - Feasibility study for installing a ground-coupled heat exchanger to preheat and cool supply air for a dairy facility housing approximately 120 cows - Includes technical evaluation, site visits, geotechnical analysis, ventilation and thermal requirement analysis, cost estimates, energy savings and GHG emission assessments, financial viability, regulatory compliance, risk analysis, maintenance planning, and final reporting - Products/Services Requested: - Consulting services in agricultural, mechanical, or electrical engineering - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or products are named; focus is on professional services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on energy savings, greenhouse gas emission reductions, and net-zero targets - Compliance with Canadian procurement codes and security attestations - Deliverables include site visit reports, feasibility study drafts, cost estimates, and presentations - Period of performance is 8 months, ending March 31, 2027
Description
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking a consultant with expertise in agricultural, mechanical, or electrical engineering to conduct a feasibility study for installing ground-coupled heat exchangers. These exchangers will be used to preheat and cool the supply air for the dairy complex housing approximately 120 cows at the Sherbrooke Research and Development Centre. The contract duration is 8 months, starting around July 13, 2026. An optional site visit is scheduled for June 25, 2026, at 1:00 pm EDT.