Athabasca Basin Infrastructure Study

This requirement is for Prairies Economic Development Canada. 

This requirement is open only to those Supply Arrangement Holders under E60ZT-16TSSB who qualified under Tier 1 for the following stream:

2. Business Consulting / Change Management

The following SA holders have been invited to submit a proposal:

1. 1270665 Ontario Inc.
2. BDO Canada LLP
3. Cathexis Consulting Inc.
4. Dare Human Resources Corporation
5. Deloitte Inc.
6. DPRA Canada Incorporated
7. Ernst & Young LLP
8. IBM Canada Limited/IBM Canada Limitée
9. Kelly Sears Consulting Group
10. KPMG LLP
11. MNP LLP
12. NATTIQ Inc, Vision XRM Inc. XRM Vision Inc , in Joint Venture
13. Orbis Risk Consulting Inc.
14. Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP
15. Sierra Systems Group Inc.

Description of the Requirement

The Contractor will evaluate costs, industry requirements, and potential benefits of infrastructure projects in the Athabasca Basin region, as described in the Objectives/Purpose section. The Contractor will highlight areas in which the current state of, and/or lack of infrastructure inhibits or impedes the progress of the mining industry and critical minerals development in the region. The Contractor will engage with mineral exploration and extraction companies with interests in the region, as well as government departments responsible for the Saskatchewan mining industry and development of infrastructure. This engagement will be utilized to identify infrastructure projects that present multi-user value, as well as identify the enabling and prohibitive factors surrounding high-value projects. The Contractor will compile and analyze evidence gathered to provide a final report. The period of any resulting contract will be from date of award to approximately sixteen (16) weeks thereafter.

Level of Security Requirement:

Company Minimum Security Level Required: None
Resource Minimum Security Level Required: None

Applicable Trade Agreements:

1. Canadian Free Trade Agreement
2. Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement
3. Canada-Columbia Free Trade Agreement
4. Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
5. Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement
6. Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement

Associated Documents:

N/A

Proposed period of contract:

The proposed period of contract shall be from date of Contract to approximately sixteen (16) weeks thereafter.

Estimated Level of Effort:

The estimated level of effort to complete the work described in the contract is 40 days.

File Number: 4W002-235190
Contract Authority: Michelle Owens
Phone: 780-495-4217
E-Mail: Michelle.Owens@prairiescan.gc.ca

NOTE: The Task and Solutions Professional Services (TSPS) Method of Supply is subject to quarterly refresh cycles. If you wish to find out how you can be a “Qualified SA Holder”, please contact SPTS.TSPS@TPSGC-PWGSC.GC.CA