Feasibility Study for the Installation of a Ground-coupled Heat Exchanger at the Dairy Complex of the Sherbrooke Research and Development Centre

The Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada seeks a consultant specialized in agricultural, mechanical, or electrical engineering to conduct a feasibility study on installing ground-coupled heat exchangers for the dairy complex located in Building 76 at the Sherbrooke Research and Development Centre. This dairy complex accommodates around 120 cows, and the heat exchangers would be used to preheat and cool the supply air to improve environmental control within Section 100 of the barn. The study aims to assess the practicality and benefits of this technology in enhancing energy efficiency and animal comfort. Interested consultants have the opportunity to attend an optional site visit scheduled for June 25, 2026, at 1:00 pm EDT to gain firsthand insight into the facility and project scope. Proposals are due no later than July 3, 2026, by 2:00 pm EDT, with the contracting authority, Claudia Lauzier, serving as the primary contact for inquiries. The work will be performed in Sherbrooke, Quebec, and this solicitation is managed under the federal government of Canada, reflecting their commitment to advancing innovative solutions in agricultural infrastructure.