Procurement Portal Nova Scotia #BNS-2627-0044

Consulting Services for Climate Change Risk Assessment and Adaptation Planning for Build Nova Scotia

Build Nova Scotia is seeking consulting services to support its Climate Change Action Plans for a diverse portfolio of coastal and non-coastal assets. - Government Buyer: - Build Nova Scotia (provincial agency, Nova Scotia, Canada) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive climate change risk assessment for all agency assets - Development of practical adaptation strategies to improve resilience to climate hazards - Actionable recommendations for climate-informed operations, maintenance, asset renewal, emergency preparedness, and capital planning - Internal capacity building through tools, guidance documents, and knowledge transfer activities - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Assessment must consider climate projections, asset vulnerability, service impacts, adaptation opportunities, and long-term planning - Consultant must deliver both technical analysis and practical, implementable recommendations - Emphasis on building internal expertise and providing resources for ongoing climate adaptation - Contract duration is 7 months

Description

Build Nova Scotia is seeking qualified consulting services to conduct a comprehensive Climate Change Risk Assessment with Adaptation Options for its portfolio of coastal and non-coastal assets throughout Nova Scotia. The successful proponent will complete a portfolio-wide climate risk assessment and develop practical adaptation strategies to improve resilience to current and future climate hazards. The project includes providing actionable recommendations to support climate-informed operations, maintenance, asset renewal, emergency preparedness, and capital planning, along with building internal capacity through tools, guidance, and knowledge transfer. The assessment will consider climate projections, asset vulnerability, service impacts, adaptation opportunities, and long-term planning requirements. The contract duration is 7 months, with a closing date for submissions on August 21, 2026.

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