BAT-BEP for GHG Reduction in the Critical Mineral Mining

ECCC Procurement & Contracting DivisionTender Notice Description Template for Procurement OfficersTitle: BAT-BEP for GHG Reduction in the Critical Mineral MiningSolicitation Number: 5000067274GSIN: B301Description:1. SummaryECCC is seeking qualitative and quantitative data on the Best Available Technologies and Best Environmental (Practices BAT/BEP), including emerging technologies that are not yet commercially viable, for reducing the GHG emissions from Critical Mineral mining and processing projects in Canada and internationally that involve critical minerals used in electrification and battery production. The assessment must consider all critical mineral mining and processing project phases including, construction, operation, and decommissioning. The assessment must also evaluate potential scenarios outlining how future Critical Mineral mining and processing projects could minimize GHG emissions and achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050 or earlier.Environment and Climate Change Canada has established funding for this project at a maximum amount of $200,000.00 (in Canadian dollars) – excluding taxes – for professional services.Basis of Selection - Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and PriceThe period of the contract is from contract award to 31 March 2024.2. SecurityThere are no security requirements associated with this solicitation.3. Integrity ProvisionsBidders must provide a list of names, or other related information as needed, pursuant to section 01 Integrity Provisions of Standard Instructions 2003.4. Service RequirementsFor services requirements, bidders in receipt of a pension or a lump sum payment must provide the required information as detailed in article 2.3 of Part 2 of the bid solicitation.5. Trade AgreementsThe requirement is subject to the provisions of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), the Canada–Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA), the Canada–Colombia Free Trade Agreement, the Canada–Honduras Free Trade Agreement, the Canada–Korea Free Trade Agreement, the Canada–Panama Free Trade Agreement, and the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement.6. Social ProcurementEnvironment and Climate Change Canada supports the Government of Canada’s social and economic objectives, including increasing the participation of businesses from under-represented groups in government procurement opportunities. As such, bidders owned or led by Canadians from under-represented groups, such as women, LGBTQ2+ persons, persons with disabilities and persons from visible minorities are encouraged to submit a bid to this opportunity.7. Debriefings Bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within 15 working days from receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person.8. Official LanguagesEnvironment and Climate Change Canada provides procurement services in both official languages. Bidders may submit a bid in the official language of their choice.9. Additional InformationFor additional information, interested suppliers must contact the Contracting Officer named in this Notice.