Cumulative Effects Assessment for the Regional Assessment of Oil and Gas Exploratory Drilling in the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Area

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is seeking a senior-level cumulative effects consultant to conduct a comprehensive regional-scale assessment of the cumulative environmental, health, social, and economic impacts of oil and gas exploratory drilling in the Canada-Nova Scotia offshore area. The consultant will collaborate directly with the IAAC Regional Assessment Team to evaluate how offshore drilling interacts with past, present, and reasonably foreseeable activities, focusing on patterns and trends rather than project-specific effects. The scope includes identifying valued components, defining the zone of influence, analyzing multiple scenarios such as existing conditions, future offshore activity, and climate change, and mapping cumulative pathways like noise, habitat disturbance, vessel traffic, and discharges. The final deliverables must include a dedicated section for the draft Regional Assessment report and integrated cumulative effects input across relevant sections, all provided electronically. The work must adhere to regional spatial boundaries and multi-year temporal scales, emphasizing sensitivities of valued components rather than baseline descriptions, and the consultant is expected to contribute approximately 80 to 90 business days of effort. The contract is governed by a structured evaluation framework where 70% of the scoring is based on technical merit assessed against four criteria, and 30% is based on price relative to the lowest evaluated bid. Offers must be submitted by June 17, 2026, at noon Eastern Time in three distinct sections: technical, financial, and declaration forms, with mandatory inclusion of the Offer Submission and Offeror Declaration Forms. Only Canadian Suppliers, as defined in the solicitation annexes, are eligible, and bidders must certify compliance with reciprocal procurement rules, anti-forced labor requirements, and international sanctions. The contract runs from award until December 31, 2026, with payment terms requiring invoices submitted for each delivery, supported by timesheets, expense vouchers, and monthly progress reports; undisputed invoices are paid within 30 days, with interest accruing on overdue amounts. Contractors must maintain full accounting records for at least seven years after final payment, adhere to strict sustainability standards prohibiting single-use plastics and mandating recyclable or biodegradable packaging, and comply with all federal ethics, conflict of interest, and procurement codes. No security clearance is required, and while insurance is the contractor’s responsibility, it does not reduce contractual liabilities. Canada retains the right to inspect and reject non-conforming work, requiring correction at no additional cost, and may terminate for default due to non-performance, failure to meet compliance obligations, or involvement of forced labor or sanctioned entities.