Riparian restoration at Vaseux-Bighorn National Wildlife Area to improve habitat quantity and quality for migratory birds and species at risk

BUYER INFORMATION:

• Issuing organization: Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).
• Contact details: Ashley Cartier ([email protected]), Telephone: 873-800-4778.
• Important dates: Posted on November 20, 2025; due by December 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT; contract performance period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2030.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Required certifications/registrations: Compliance with the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA); list of names per integrity provisions needed.
• Mandatory qualifications: Canadian Suppliers only; offers from suppliers of a Non-Trading Partner will be rejected.
• Set-aside requirements: Preference encouraged for bidders owned or led by Canadians from under-represented groups (e.g., women, LGBTQ2+, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
• Geographic restrictions or location requirements: Bidders must be Canadian Suppliers.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Key technical capabilities needed: Experience in ecological restoration, habitat management, and environmental monitoring.
• Specific technologies, methodologies, or approaches required: No specific technologies noted, but ecological restoration practices implied.
• Deliverables and performance standards: Project mapping, monitoring reports, and timely completion of restoration activities.
• Evaluation criteria: Selection based on a combination of technical merit (70%) and price (30%).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nice-to-have certifications or experience: Experience in similar habitat restoration projects or ecological services would be beneficial.
• Preferred qualifications (not mandatory): Past projects or case studies related to environmental services may provide competitive advantage.
• Additional evaluation factors: Bidders with past successful contract performance may enhance proposal appeal.

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