Burnside Phase 14 Watershed/Water and Wastewater Capacity/Land Suitability Analysis

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW:
The Halifax Regional Municipality is seeking proposals for a comprehensive analysis related to the proposed expansion of Burnside Industrial Park (Phase 14). The project scope includes three main components: a watershed analysis, a water and wastewater capacity analysis, and a land suitability analysis. The objective is to evaluate the environmental and infrastructural viability of the expansion, ensuring that the necessary water and wastewater services can be adequately supported and that the land is suitable for development.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION:
The issuing organization is the Halifax Regional Municipality, located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. The primary contact for this RFP is Shaun Noel, Portfolio Manager, who can be reached at [email protected].

KEY DATES:

• Posted Date: August 5, 2026
• Proposal Due Date: August 31, 2026
• Anticipated Award Date: Not specified
• Performance Period: Not specified

CONTRACT DETAILS:
The contract type has not been explicitly stated in the RFP. Additionally, there is no estimated contract value or budget range provided, nor are there any option years mentioned.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
Bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements to be considered eligible:

• Relevant certifications and registrations (specific certifications not mentioned)
• Minimum years of experience or past performance in conducting similar analyses (exact years not specified)
• Geographic restrictions or place-of-performance requirements are implied but not explicitly stated.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:
Bidders should possess specific technical skills and domain expertise in environmental analysis, water resource management, and land use planning. Familiarity with relevant methodologies and tools for conducting watershed and capacity analyses is essential, although specific technologies or platforms are not detailed in the RFP.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
The RFP outlines that key deliverables will include the completed watershed analysis, water and wastewater capacity analysis, and land suitability analysis. Specific milestones, reporting requirements, and performance metrics have not been provided, indicating that bidders may need to propose their own timelines and standards for deliverables.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:
While the RFP does not provide explicit evaluation criteria, bidders should anticipate that proposals will be assessed based on technical approach, past performance, and potentially price. The evaluation may follow a best-value approach, but this is not confirmed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred qualifications that may give bidders a competitive advantage include:

• Advanced certifications in environmental science or engineering
• Demonstrated experience with similar industrial park expansions or municipal projects
• Proven track record of successful project delivery in water and wastewater management

In summary, bidders should ensure they have the necessary technical capabilities and relevant experience to meet the requirements of this RFP, while also considering how they can differentiate themselves through preferred qualifications.