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Canada Seeks Hydrology Expert Advisory Services for Indigenous Land Claims

This opportunity is for expert hydrology advisory services to support Indigenous land claims managed by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC). - Government Buyer: - Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) - Procurement and Asset Management Directorate (PAMD) - Direction de l'approvisionnement et de la gestion des biens (DAGB) - Services Requested: - Hydrology expert advisory services for the Specific Claims Branch - Tasks include: - Reviewing hydrology studies and frameworks - Conducting independent hydrological studies - Peer reviewing expert reports - Providing technical advice during negotiations and litigation - Acting as expert witness in court proceedings - Supporting causality assessments and model development - Delivering reports and analyses - Requirements: - Minimum of six years recent Canadian hydrology experience - Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent - Strategic advisory and courtroom expertise - Preference for Indigenous businesses under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business - Services delivered via call-ups under up to ten Standing Offer Agreements - Security requirements may apply at call-up - Environmental and carbon neutrality reporting may be required - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-based solicitation - Contract Structure: - Up to ten Standing Offers - Services provided on an as-and-when-required basis - Term extends to March 31, 2029, with options for three additional one-year extensions (potentially to March 31, 2032) - Notable Classification: - Services classified under water conservation, water rights, environmental advisory, hydrology assessment, and water policy advisory UNSPSC codes

Description

Canada is seeking offers from Offerors to provide Hydrology Expert advisory Services for the Specific Claims Branch in Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC). The services will be required on an as-and-when-required basis, requested via Call-up. The solicitation aims to award up to ten Standing Offer Agreements of equivalent value to qualified Offerors. The contract duration is 29 months starting from October 30, 2026, and the procurement method is competitive open bidding.

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