Basic Information

Reference Number

cb-890-75836044

Issuing Organization

Natural Resources Canada

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

NRCan-5000083940

Title

Drivers and Barriers to Industrial Energy Efficiency Adoption

Source ID

PWGSC

Agreement Type

Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement

Details

Location

National Capital Region

Dates

Publication

2024/11/20 12:00:00 AM EST

Closing Date

2024/12/16 02:00:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Alexandre Rheault

613298-6447

Alexandre.Rheault@NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca

Description

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is seeking proposals from bidders to support NRCan’s Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE) in conducting a comprehensive investigation into the drivers and barriers impacting energy efficiency adoption within Canada’s industrial sectors. The selected contractor will undertake a detailed analysis of factors influencing energy efficiency, conduct stakeholder interviews, and provide insights into potential areas for federal action.

This contract will serve NRCan’s Industrial Division, OEE, by delivering:

• A literature review analyzing energy efficiency trends and identifying key drivers and barriers within Canadian industrial sectors, with emphasis on cement, iron and steel, chemicals, mining, oil and gas, fertilizer, pulp and paper, and general manufacturing.
• Structured interviews with stakeholders to gather sector-specific insights on drivers, barriers, and policy needs.
• A comprehensive report and presentation outlining key findings, sector-specific recommendations, and strategic insights to inform NRCan’s approach in supporting energy efficiency advancement.

The contract period extends until March 31, 2025, with all deliverables due by this date. The contractor will work primarily from their own premises, maintaining regular communication with NRCan through virtual meetings and bi-weekly progress updates.

There are security requirements associated with this requirement. For additional information, consult Part 6 - Security, Financial and Other Requirements, and Part 7 - Resulting Contract Clauses. For more information on personnel and organization security screening or security clauses, Bidders should refer to the Contract Security Program of Public Works and Government Services Canada (http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/esc-src/introduction-eng.html) website”.

This bid solicitation allows bidders to use the CPC Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation to transmit their bid electronically. Bidders must refer to Part 2 entitled Bidder Instructions, and Part 3 entitled Bid Preparation Instructions, of the bid solicitation, for further information.

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