Decarbonising ground support equipment at Canadian airports

Title: Decarbonising ground support equipment at Canadian airportsTender Number: 5000069255SummaryThe Government of Canada is committed to leading the transformation to a low-carbon economy. In its updated Emissions Reduction Plan 2030 - Canada's Next Steps for Clean Air and a Strong Economy (ERP), the federal government committed to developing a whole-of-government approach to the long-term decarbonization of aviation. Environment and Climate Change Canada is considering options to help the aviation industry reduce GHGs and air pollutants, including electrification or alternative power for ground support equipment. To complete this work, ECCC needs to develop its knowledge of the ground support equipment used at Canada's airports, who owns and operates this equipment (e.g., airports, airlines, contractors), how it is powered (diesel, natural gas, gasoline, hybrid, electric, fuel cell, etc.), and current and projected plans for renewal of this equipment to 2035 (in the absence of new government initiatives).The contract period is 34 weeks from the date of contract award.SecurityThere are security requirements associated with this requirement. For more information, see the Request for Proposal.Integrity ProvisionsBidders must provide a list of names or other related information as required in accordance with Section 01 Integrity Provisions of the 2003 Standard Instructions.Service RequirementsFor service requirements, bidders receiving a pension or lump sum payment must provide the required information as detailed in the RFP.Trade AgreementsThis requirement is subject to the provisions of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement, the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement, the Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement, the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement.DebriefingBidders may request a debriefing of the results of the bidding process. Bidders should request a debriefing from the Contracting Authority within 15 working days of receiving the results of the bidding process. The debriefing may be provided in writing, by telephone or in person. Official LanguagesEnvironment and Climate Change Canada offers procurement services in both official languages. Bidders may submit a bid in the official language of their choice.Additional InformationFor additional information, interested suppliers should contact Jim Séguin by email Jim.Seguin@ec.gc.caNIBS: B101A