Environment and Climate Change Canada has a requirement for ongoing Aerological Observations and Other Services at Resolute Bay Upper Air Station in Nunavut, as detailed in the Statement of Work, Annex A to the bid solicitation. The period of the contract is from date of award for three (3) years plus two (2) additional one (1) year option periods. The Contractor’s main responsibilities are:
a) to perform approximately four hundred and ninety seven (497) aerological observations each year by releasing gas-filled balloon with an instrument attached to it that transmits meteorological data;
b) to manage the operations of the observing program in accordance with instructions contained in the Manual of Upper Air Observations or MANUPP, and
c) to perform other administrative tasks such as maintaining inventory, preparing monthly reports, shipping and receiving of program-related items, providing technical support in the maintenance of associated equipment.
