NWT Net-Zero Ready Building Regulations

The Government of the Northwest Territories, through Procurement Shared Services, is seeking proposals to assess the technical, economic, and legislative feasibility of adopting northern-specific building and energy codes under the initiative titled NWT Net-Zero Ready Building Regulations. This solicitation, identified as EV9261, aims to evaluate how regional codes can be tailored to meet the unique climatic, geographic, and operational demands of the Northwest Territories while advancing net-zero readiness goals. The assessment will consider alignment with existing federal and provincial standards, cost implications for construction and operation, regulatory adoption pathways, and potential impacts on local industries and communities. Proposals must be submitted by August 20, 2026, and have been updated with two addenda issued in early August 2026 to clarify requirements or provide additional context. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 541350, classifying it as architectural and engineering services, and is open to all eligible respondents without set-aside restrictions. All relevant documents, including amendments, are accessible via the public contracts portal, and inquiries should be directed to the Contract Administrator via the provided email or phone number. Work under this contract is to be performed within the Northwest Territories, with the Government of the Northwest Territories acting as the contracting authority and the Government of Canada designated as the overarching agency.