Basic Information

Reference Number
0000295432

Issuing Organization
Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation

Owner Organization
Saugeen First Nation

Solicitation Type
RFP – Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number
SAUGEEN – 2

Title
Green Energy Utility Hub Feasibility Study for Saugeen First Nation

Source ID
PP.CO.ON.714099.C2424476

Details
Location
Canada, Ontario, Stratford-Bruce Peninsula

Purchase Type
Term: 2025/08/01 09:00:00 AM EDT – 2026/07/31 03:00:00 PM EDT

Dates
Publication
2025/06/10 04:33:40 PM EDT

Bid Intent
Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline
2025/06/25 03:00:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online
Yes

Closing Date
2025/07/09 03:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information
Lorri Bova
5197709668
lbova@ofntsc.org

Lydia Hoffmann
548-328-5032
lhoffmann@ofntsc.org

Brad Ritchie
5197972781 ext. 1137
brad.ritchie@saugeen.org

Description
This Terms of Reference (TOR) is used by Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation (SFN) as an invitation to submit a non-binding offer for professional services for the Saugeen First Nation: Green Energy Utility Hub Feasibility Study. This TOR describes the scope of work the Consultant is expected to perform in undertaking this project.
Following the Community Energy Plan, Saugeen First Nation have received proposal(s) for potential partnerships for utility hubs. It is important to Saugeen First Nation to promote green and sustainable energy practices and self-sustainability. Given its location, near Bruce Power, near Lake Huron, Saugeen may have good potential for a First Nation utility hub and to store energy generated by green technologies for the First Nation use.
The purpose of this study is to prepare an energy planning document that Saugeen First Nation can use to determine the economic viability of a First-Nation owned for-profit utility hub. The Study will also evaluate the viability of installing a large battery storage for the First Nation use. The Study will evaluate the viability of solar farm(s) and wind farm(s), these farms could be managed by the utility hub if proceeded with. The study will incorporate community and leadership input. The study shall also recommend any phasing of projects for implementation and proposed timelines for the projects. The study will provide an estimate of greenhouse gas savings.

For more information: https://www.merx.com/solicitations/open-bids/Green-Energy-Utility-Hub-Feasibility-Study-for-Saugeen-First-Nation/0000295432?origin=0