Operator, Global Atmosphere Watch Observatory, Alert, Nunavut

The Contract requires a Contractor to operate and maintain the Global Atmosphere Watch Observatory at Alert, Nunavut, ensuring continuous monitoring, sampling, data collection, quality control, and calibration of meteorological, air quality, and precipitation instruments, as well as the management of associated data logging systems and sampling programs. The scope includes daily operational duties such as collecting grab samples, performing weekly maintenance tasks like vacuuming, garbage removal, and snow clearance, conducting monthly fire safety inspections, and undertaking seasonal inspections of the building envelope, sample lines, platforms, and safety infrastructure. The Contractor must produce weekly check sheets, status reports, calibrated data, and vehicle inspection reports, and deliver a Final Summary Report and an updated Standard Operating Procedures manual in Microsoft Word format by August 31, 2027. All work must adhere to established SOPs and accessibility standards as defined by the AAACT Digital Accessibility Toolkit, with all deliverables required to be electronic and packaged using recyclable or biodegradable materials where applicable. The position demands continuous communication with ECCC and support for visiting scientists, Co-op students, and DND inspections, including knowledge transfer and a two-month handover for each new operator. The contract is governed by the Nunavut Agreement and places significant emphasis on Inuit socio-economic inclusion through the Inuit Benefits Plan, which constitutes 35% of the evaluation weighting; bidders must demonstrate a clear commitment to maximizing Inuit employment, training, and subcontracting opportunities within the Nunavut Settlement Area, and provide an IBP Progress Report with each invoice. The Contractor must hold a valid Canadian government security screening and all personnel must possess a RELIABILITY STATUS clearance, with strict prohibition against access to PROTECTED or CLASSIFIED information. All proposed personnel must be Canadian citizens with valid WHMIS and First Aid certifications and a Canadian Class G driver’s license or higher. The contract runs from the date of award to August 31, 2027, with performance required from July 2026 onward, and is paid on a firm per diem basis for 399 workdays. Bids must be submitted electronically in four separately bound PDF sections—Technical, IBP, Financial, and Certifications—and sent exclusively to the designated email address with a total size under 25 MB. Failure to meet mandatory criteria, including a minimum technical score of 31 out of 85, compliance with all solicitation requirements, or submission of required certifications including the Non-Disclosure Certification and Integrity Provisions