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Economic Impact Study of Rail Decarbonization for Environment and Climate Change Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is seeking proposals for a research study on the economic impacts of rail decarbonization in Canada. - Government Buyer: - Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) - Bid Receiving - Environment Canada - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a service-based research opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive study analyzing the economic effects of decarbonizing Canada's freight rail sector - Key tasks include: - Data gathering and literature review - Economic analysis and modeling - Scenario analysis (cost competitiveness, investment costs, societal benefits, modal shifts from trucking to rail) - Recommendations for policy and industry - Deliverables: - Preliminary reports at 6, 12, and 18 weeks - Final report and presentation by 24 weeks - All work must be conducted in English - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Study focuses exclusively on freight rail operations (passenger rail excluded) - Contractor must comply with Canadian procurement policies, including Code of Conduct and Ineligibility and Suspension Policy - Support for GHG reduction strategies and participation in Net-Zero Challenge encouraged - Social procurement and participation from underrepresented groups encouraged - Intellectual property rights for foreground information will be owned by the contractor - No security requirements - Estimated Contract Value: - Up to $70,000 CAD (taxes extra) - Period of Performance: - Contract runs for approximately 5 months, ending March 31, 2027 - Deliverables due at specified intervals within 24 weeks of contract signing

Description

Canada is seeking offers to provide a study on the Economic Impacts of Rail Decarbonization in Canada for Environment and Climate Change Canada. The contract period runs from the date of contract to March 31, 2027, with an estimated duration of 5 months starting October 26, 2026. The selection will be based on the highest combined rating of technical merit (70%) and price (30%), with a maximum funding of $70,000 (taxes extra). There are no security requirements, and offers must comply with Canada's Code of Conduct for Procurement and the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy.

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