The Procurement of an Energy Management Solution for Ontario’s Education Sector

The Ministry of Education is procuring a modern Energy Management Solution to replace the outdated Utility Consumption Database and enhance energy decision-making across Ontario’s education sector. The solution must centrally collect and integrate data from electricity, natural gas, water, renewable, and alternative utility sources, enabling comprehensive analysis, benchmarking, and reporting aligned with provincial compliance requirements. It must deliver intuitive dashboards, customizable reports, and decision-support tools tailored for schools, boards, and ministry staff while fully adhering to Ontario Public Service standards for information technology, cybersecurity, accessibility, and data residency. The selected vendor will be responsible for the full lifecycle of the solution, including migration from the legacy system, user onboarding, training, and ongoing technical support to ensure seamless continuity, data accuracy, and long-term sustainability. Bids for this solicitation must be submitted by June 1, 2026, and are being managed under solicitation number tender_21656. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 518210 and falls under the jurisdiction of the Government of Canada through the Ministry of Education. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Harmit Rishi, Contracting Authority, reachable via email or phone. The solution must be implemented end-to-end by the vendor, with no gaps in service during transition, ensuring that all stakeholders in the education sector can rely on accurate, timely, and secure energy data to meet Ontario’s sustainability and operational goals.