Operator, Global Atmosphere Watch Observatory, Alert, Nunavut

The Government of Canada, through Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), is seeking a contractor to operate and maintain the Global Atmosphere Watch Observatory at Alert, Nunavut, ensuring the continuous collection, calibration, and quality control of atmospheric measurements including air quality, meteorological, and precipitation data. The contractor will be responsible for daily operation of instrumentation, sampling programs, data logging, facility maintenance, and seasonal inspections, with deliverables including weekly status reports, quality-controlled data, calibration records, and final documentation due by August 31, 2027, such as a summary report and an updated SOP manual in Microsoft Word format. The contract period runs from the award date through August 31, 2027, with performance required on-site at Alert, Nunavut, and personnel must hold valid Canadian citizenship, WHMIS and First Aid certifications, and a Canadian Class G driver’s license or higher. All personnel require a valid Government of Canada RELIABILITY STATUS clearance and must comply with strict security protocols, including adherence to a Non-Disclosure Agreement and prohibition from handling PROTECTED or CLASSIFIED information. The contract is structured on a firm per diem basis for 399 days, with payment governed by monthly invoicing rules tied to completed work and supported by time sheets, expense receipts, and an updated Inuit Benefits Plan (IBP) progress report. This procurement is subject to the Nunavut Agreement and prioritizes Inuit socio-economic participation through the Inuit Benefits Plan, which accounts for 35% of the evaluation score, while technical merit is weighted at 40% and price at 25%. Bidders must submit proposals in four separately bound PDF sections—technical, IBP, financial, and certifications—and are required to demonstrate presence in the Nunavut Settlement Area, commitment to Inuit employment, subcontracting, and training, and must complete and submit all mandatory annexes including Integrity Provisions, the IBP, Non-Disclosure Certification, and the Security Requirements Check List. Proposals must be submitted by email to Helena Lee at soumissionsbids@ec.gc.ca before June 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., not exceeding 25 MB including attachments. Evaluation requires a minimum technical score of 31 out of 85 points; failure to meet this or other mandatory criteria renders a bid non-responsive. Sustainability principles apply to all deliverables, requiring electronic submissions where possible and, when physical copies