RFP - Detailed Analysis and Report on Crown Housing in the Nunavut Settlement Area

The Government of Canada, through the Department of Western Economic Diversification and the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), is seeking proposals for a detailed analysis and report on Crown Housing for federal departments within the Nunavut Settlement Area. This procurement, identified as solicitation number 0780-2700004 and posted on May 22, 2026, with a submission deadline of July 13, 2026, targets a fixed-price contract under NAICS code 541720. The project aims to evaluate how current Crown Housing policies affect the housing security and career progression of Inuit employees, specifically in relation to Article 23 obligations under the Nunavut Agreement. The scope requires a comprehensive study including a literature review, future housing needs forecasting, site visits to Crown Housing units across Nunavut, stakeholder engagement, and the development of actionable recommendations to improve alignment with federal employment objectives. The contract is restricted to firms registered on the Inuit Firm Registry, and only compliant offers from such firms are eligible for award. The work will be conducted virtually from the contractor’s premises, with travel required to Iqaluit and other Nunavut communities for field validation. The contract is structured around five clearly defined deliverables with associated funding milestones: a detailed work plan and methodology (due October 31, 2026, 15% funding), a technical report on data analysis and forecasting (January 15, 2027, 25%), a technical report on stakeholder engagements and site visits (March 31, 2027, 15%), a draft comprehensive report (April 30, 2027, 30%), and a final report (June 30, 2027, 15%), with the entire contract period ending June 30, 2027. Evaluation of offers is based on a weighted system: 50% for technical merit, 30% for Inuit benefits, and 20% for price. Offers must meet mandatory pass/fail criteria, including a minimum overall technical score of 69 out of 115 points, full compliance with solicitation requirements, and adherence to all mandatory conditions. The contractor must submit invoices with exhaustive detail including expenditure breakdowns, labor rates, subcontractor information, applicable taxes, and supporting documentation such as time sheets, expense receipts,