CanadaBuys #RFP-2026-03

Development of a National Standard of Canada for Post-Disaster Damage Assessments

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is seeking proposals for the development of a National Standard of Canada (NSC) for post-disaster damage assessments. - Government Buyer: - Standards Council of Canada (SCC), Ottawa, Ontario - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a service-based standards development opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - Development, validation, publication, and dissemination of a National Standard of Canada for post-disaster damage assessments - Standard must establish consistent principles, terminology, processes, and documentation for evaluating damage to assets and infrastructure after disasters - Project includes capacity building and outreach activities, bilingual (English and French) publication, and free online access to the standard - Contractor must provide all expertise, supervision, materials, equipment, and project management required - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Standard must be credible, scalable, and adaptable across all Canadian jurisdictions - Includes committee coordination, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with SCC policies - Service must be performed within Canada unless otherwise approved - Budget is approximately CAD 250,000 (excluding capacity building and contingencies) - Contract duration is 12 months with possible extensions; capacity building may extend up to five years - Proposals must be submitted electronically; bilingual deliverables required

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) for the development of a National Standard of Canada (NSC) for post-disaster damage assessments. The work involves creating a standardized approach to assess damaged assets and infrastructure after disasters to support recovery decisions, insurance claims, and disaster assistance programs. The contract duration is 12 months, starting approximately October 1, 2026, and the procurement method is competitive open bidding. Proposals must be submitted electronically by August 28, 2026.

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