CanadaBuys #5000089062R

On-Demand Technical Support for CGE Model Improvement – Environment and Climate Change Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is seeking on-demand technical support services for the continuous improvement of two Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) models, EC-PRO and EC-MSMR, which are used to assess climate policy impacts. - Government Buyer: - Agency: Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) - Sub-agency: Procurement and Contracting Division / Division des achats et des marchés - Office: Team Manager, Procurement - Operations Atlantic / Gestionnaire d'équipe, Approvisionnement - Operations atlantique - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the solicitation is open to Canadian suppliers and those from eligible trading partners - Products/Services Requested: - On-demand technical support for continuous improvement of EC-PRO and EC-MSMR CGE models - Services provided by Senior and Intermediate Economists - Senior Economist: 60 days (minimum qualifications: doctoral degree, 60 months as economics professor, expertise in large-scale CGE modeling) - Intermediate Economist: 120 days (minimum qualifications: master's or doctoral degree, 36 months in large-scale CGE modeling) - Tasks include model extension for emerging energy markets, baseline calibration, emissions pricing, code updates, data integration, documentation, and training - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Expertise in large-scale CGE models and GAMS software - Eligibility limited to Canadian suppliers and those from eligible trading partners - Selection based on highest combined technical merit and price - No security requirements - Contract ceiling of CAD 600,000 - Work performed remotely or at contractor's site, with possible on-site work at ECCC - Multiple task authorizations with fixed per diem rates - Subject to multiple trade agreements

Description

Environment and Climate Change Canada is seeking on-demand technical support for the continuous improvement of two CGE models (EC-PRO and EC-MSMR) used to assess climate policy impacts. The contract duration is 36 months from the award date. The procurement method is competitive open bidding, and the selection criteria is the highest combined rating of technical merit and price. There is no security requirement, and only Canadian suppliers and those from applicable trading partners are eligible to bid.

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