The scope of this RFI is to seek information from regional consortia, industry, consulting companies and academia on their interest, capacity, and ability to complete technical services for developing climate products (including but not limited to computing sector-specific climate indices, bias correcting and downscaling of climate projections, QA/QC of climate projection data and methods). Procurement will also use this RFI to see how their contracting strategy is perceived.In particular, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is seeking to understand Suppliers’ ability to develop climate change related indices and sector-specific climate products to help people, communities, economic sectors, and other users of climate information in incorporating climate change adaptation measures into their planning, design, and operations. Annex B (the Statement of Work) describes all the typical requirements that will be listed in future competitive or non-competitive contracts.Interested respondents should review the questions identified in Annex A, and provide answers in writing, to the ECCC representative identified on page 1 of this RFI. Since this is not a bid solicitation, ECCC will not necessarily respond to all inquiries in writing.Participation in this RFI is encouraged, but it is not mandatory to be considered for future contracts or competitive processes. Respondents will not be reimbursed for any cost incurred by participating in this RFI.All information obtained with this RFI will be treated as confidential.
