Expert Engineering, Scientific, Technical and Environmental Evaluations associated with Northern Development

This Request for Standing Offer (RFSO) tender is limited to Inuit businesses registered with the Inuit Firms Registry (IFR). Offers submitted by businesses not on the IFR will render the offer non-responsive and no further consideration will be accorded to the solicitation. Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) intends to award up to 6 (six) Standing Offer Agreements (SOAs) for a three year period, with two one-year option periods. If fewer than 6 SOAs are awarded as a result of this RFSO, then an open tender may follow to award additional SOAs. This tender is subject to the provisions of the Nunavut Land Claim Agreement. Description of the Requirement CIRNAC is responsible for sustainable development and co-management of the land and its resources in Nunavut in accordance with the DIAND Act. The Nunavut Regional Office of CIRNAC implements the department's responsibilities to: manage Crown lands and inland waters in Nunavut in accordance with legislation, regulations, departmental and federal policy, and program guidelines; lead departmental participation in the co-management processes of Nunavut's institutions of public government; and the promotion of compliance with regulatory instruments through inspections and enforcement activities. CIRNAC evaluates projects in Nunavut and provides critical review of proposals and advice so that significant adverse environmental effects are prevented or mitigated. CIRNAC is responsible for follow up and regulatory monitoring as defined by CIRNAC’s mandate. Nunavut has experienced an increased level of activity in mineral exploration, mining development, oil and gas exploration, marine transportation, municipal and industrial infrastructure development, mine closure, restoration and abandonment. As such, CIRNAC requires a range of particular expertise and support in evaluating proposals, preparing submissions, tracking environmental issues, and designing and/or undertaking studies on an as and when required basis. Evaluation Process: Each Proposal will be evaluated separately, against the Mandatory Requirements and Point-Rated Criteria. The Selection and Evaluation Process for Proposals consists of the following three (3) stages: Stage 1 - Offers will be evaluated against Mandatory Requirements. Stage 2 - Offers meeting the mandatory requirements will then be evaluated on the basis of Point-Rated Criteria, including Inuit Benefit Criteria and Nunavut Benefit Criteria. Stage 3 - Offers meeting an overall pass mark of 70% on Point-Rated Criteria inclusive will be evaluated on the basis of their Financial Proposal. Basis of Selection will be a highest combined rating of technical merit (60%) and price (40%)