What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Nature Conservancy of Canada seeks proposals from qualified Canadian organizations for an offsite remote monitoring solution to support its conservation monitoring activities and replace its current system. The requested scope includes a remote monitoring platform and imagery acquisition. Bidders must submit questions by November 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST, and final proposals digitally via email or online by December 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST. NCC will post any addendums by November 27, 2026. NCC will evaluate proposals through mandatory deliverable checks, scored written reviews, shortlisted bidder presentations from December 7 to 11, and reference checks. NCC will award the contract to the most qualified bidder offering the greatest overall benefit at a reasonable cost.
Scope of work
- Remote monitoring platform (Component A)
- Imagery acquisition and metadata (Component B)
- Imagery access, display, and GIS integration
- Baseline documentation and change-detection tools
- Remote sensing analytical layers and analysis tools
- Findings, notes, evidence, and workflow management
- Project, property, and parcel-level reporting
- User training and operational reliability/SLA support
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Corporate profile, qualifications and previous experience | 15 |
| Remote Monitoring Platform | 85 |
| Imagery Acquisition | 85 |
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified and experienced vendors
- Three examples of similar projects completed in the past five years
- Onshore (Canada Organization Only)
- Compliance with Insurance Requirements
Documents to include with your response
- Title page with RFP title, Bidder's name, contact person, address, telephone
- Corporate Profile
- Approach and Methodology
- Relevant Qualifications and Experience (three examples)
- Project Management sample workback plan/critical path
- Completed Pricing Sheet (in Canadian dollars)
- References
- Appendix A - Requirements Response Workbook
- Executed Appendix B addendum (if processing personal information)
- Certificate of Insurance (upon request)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic
- Instructions
- Submit electronic copy of RFP response and completed Appendix A - Requirements Response Workbook; examples appendix max 10 pages.
