Provide Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) updates by expanding temporal and spatial coverage in rural areas

Health Canada is seeking proposals under solicitation number cb-73-14003195 to update the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) by expanding its temporal and spatial coverage, specifically targeting rural areas that currently lack ground-monitoring stations. The project aims to enhance the index by incorporating data from recent years and analyzing the health impacts of extreme PM2.5 levels resulting from wildfires. Key technical requirements include the development of non-linear exposure-response models, the analysis of regional variations, and a comparative study between new AQHI models and existing versions. The project deliverables are scheduled across three fiscal years from 2025 to 2028, focusing on data collection, model development, and the dissemination of findings. This procurement is open to Canadian suppliers and follows a competitive pricing strategy based on the lowest priced compliant bid, adhering to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and other relevant trade agreements. Managed by contracting authority Teresa McKenny, the initiative is part of the Contract Modernization Initiative and aligns with Canada's commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.