Building Performance Standard Feasibility Study

The City of Saskatoon is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 26-0457 to engage a consultant for a Building Performance Standard (BPS) Feasibility Study. The primary objective is to evaluate the viability of establishing emissions performance requirements for existing buildings to prepare for the potential adoption of Alterations to Existing Building Standards. The scope of work includes a jurisdictional and regulatory scan, a baseline assessment of Saskatoon's building stock and greenhouse gas emissions, stakeholder engagement with building owners and utility providers, an analysis of BPS options and compliance pathways, and a legal review of energy consumption data access in Canada. The final report and proposed standard must be presented by February 28, 2027. The contract will be awarded to the top-ranked proponent based on a weighted scoring system of 100 points, evaluating the organization's profile, project team qualifications, domain expertise in building decarbonization and energy management, regional experience within Saskatchewan, and at least three client references from the last five years. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the saskatoon.bidsandtenders.ca portal by November 2, 2026, at 2:00:59 PM CST. The selected consultant will be required to provide proof of insurance and adhere to strict confidentiality and data quality assurance standards, including third-party verification of audit requirements.