Logistics Analysis of Damaged, Defective, or Recalled Lithium-Ion and Lithium-Metal Batteries in Canada

The Department of Transport for the Government of Canada is soliciting offers for a study to analyze the logistics and recycling processes of damaged, defective, or recalled lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries across Canada. The primary goal is to provide Transport Canada and TDG Regulations with data-driven insights to inform safety policy decisions. The selected contractor will utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analytics, mapping via the ESRI ArcGIS suite, and statistical research to identify sites handling these batteries and describe their transportation routes. Deliverables include point location feature classes, line feature classes of transportation infrastructure, and comprehensive data dictionaries and metadata. This solicitation is restricted to Canadian suppliers and those from applicable trading partners. The contract award will be based on a weighted score consisting of 70 percent technical merit and 30 percent price. Technical evaluation focuses on the contractor's understanding of battery logistics, the quality of their work plan, and their ability to identify relevant processing sites. Strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards is required, including UN Packing Instructions P908 or LP904, Special Provision 137 of the TDGR, and the IMDG Code for marine transport. Performance is structured around key milestones, including a final work plan due one week after the kick-off meeting, a mid-project report in the 12th week, and a draft report two months before the contract end date. To ensure data security, all work must be performed on Transport Canada issued laptops, and a non-disclosure agreement must be signed. Payment is processed within 30 days of receiving an acceptable invoice, with a final 10 percent payment tied to the delivery of the final report and presentation.