OBS NOTICE: ID & DEVELOPMENT OF REFERENCE METHODS FOR MEASUREMENT & QUANTIFICATION OF SULPHUR CAPTUR

Country:

Canada

City/Locality:

National Capital Region

Notice/Contract Number:

can:152680

Publication Date:

Jun 20, 2008

Deadline:

Jul 11, 2008

Buyer:

Environment Canada / Environnement Canada

Original Language:

English

Address:

Neil Charbonneau
1040 St. Joseph Blvd.
Gatineau , QC J8Z 1T3
Canada

Telephone:

819-953-8235

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819-953-8235

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90312000 - Environment impact studies

OBS NOTICE: ID & DEVELOPMENT OF REFERENCE METHODS FOR MEASUREMENT & QUANTIFICATION OF SULPHUR CAPTUR

OBS NOTICE

Solicitation: K2A84-08-0007

IDENTIFICATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF REFERENCE METHODS FOR THE MEASUREMENT AND QUANTIFICATION OF SULPHUR CAPTURE FROM THE BASE METALS SMELTERS AND REFINERIES

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

The Crown has determined that any intellectual property arising from the performance of the Work under the Contract will vest in Canada, on the following grounds:

6.1 Where the main purpose of the Crown Procurement Contract, or of the deliverables contracted for, is:

6.4.1 To generate knowledge and information for public dissemination.

REQUIREMENT STATEMENT

Environment Canada has a requirement for consulting and professional services. Under the guidance of the Departmental Representative, the Contractor is required to conduct a study on “Identification and Development of Reference Methods for the Measurement and Quantification of Sulphur Capture in the Base Metals Smelters and refineries”. The study will consist of a written report:

• describing and recommending the most appropriate Reference Method for the measurement and quantification of Sulphur input into a facility as part of the feed, in the concentrate or other feeds, to the smelter;
• describing and recommending the most appropriate Reference Method for the measurement and quantification of Sulphur output from a facility as emissions into the environment, or captured in the slag, residue or in liquid scrubbing effluents; or converted into saleable products such as sulphuric acid, liquid Sulphur dioxide, or other Sulphur containing products;
• describing the Sulphur capture, measurement, quantification, as well as sampling procedures and sampling frequencies currently employed by the facilities in the sector;
• describing and comparing with methodologies applied in similar industry in other parts of the world;
• providing recommendation on appropriate sampling procedures and frequencies;
• describing the rationale and scientific bases for recommending the Reference methods, sampling procedures and frequencies;
• identifying the applicability, effectiveness and limitations of the methodologies, if any, currently in use in Canada and internationally;
• documenting all information in written reports and providing recommendations to address any information gaps that are identified.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Canadians are increasingly concerned about the impact of emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gasses. Air pollutants from industrial processes, including but not limited to NOX, SOX, and particulate matter (PM), contribute to poor air quality, with negative impacts on the health and environment of Canadians, and on economic productivity. Greenhouse gasses are emitted by many of the same processes, and contribute to global climate change.
Responding to these concerns, in October 2006, the Government of Canada made clear its intention to regulate greenhouse gases that cause climate change, as well as air pollutants that cause smog and acid rain. The Regulatory Framework for Air Emissions is one of the main features of the Government’s agenda to tackle climate change and clean up the air we breathe. The Regulatory Framework includes strong short-term regulatory targets to reduce air emissions from major industries, including the Base metals smelting and refining sector.
Consistent with planned actions identified in the Notice of Intent, the Government of Canada unveiled Turning the Corner, an Action Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gases and Air Pollution on April 26, 2007.
The Base Metals Smelting and Refinery sector is the largest emitter of Sulphur dioxide, a major source of acid rain, which is a serious problem, particularly, in eastern Canada. This regulatory system will place Canada on the path to achieving sustained absolute reductions in Sulphur dioxide emissions, with significant reductions expected from the base metals smelting sector...
The Canadian Base Metals Smelting and Refining Sector consist of primary producers of copper, nickel, lead, zinc and cobalt. There are twelve (12) base metals metallurgical complexes in Canada, located in British Columbia (1), Alberta (1), Manitoba (2), Ontario (4), Québec (3) and New Brunswick (1). The complexes are operated by Teck-Cominco Ltd., Sherritt International Corporation, Hudson Bay Mining & Smelting Co. Ltd., CVRD-Inco Limited, and Xstrata.

STATEMENT OF WORK
The Contractor shall perform the following tasks:
1. Project Initiation
2. Review of currently employed reference methods for the measurement and quantification of Sulphur input and output in the base metals smelting and refining sector in Canada and internationally.
3. Review of currently employed sampling procedures and sampling frequencies in the base metals smelting and refining sector in Canada and internationally.
4. Identify/develop and recommend the appropriate reference methods for the measurement and quantification of Sulphur input and output for the Canadian Base Metals Sector.
5. Identify/develop and recommend the appropriate sampling procedures and sampling frequencies for the sector.
6. Prepare draft report (in English or French).
7. Submit Final report (in English or French).

DELIVERABLES

The deliverables and timeline for the awarded contract will include:
• Project Initiation – due July 7, 2008
• Draft 1 of the Report (internal review) – due September 10, 2008
• Final Report – due September 30, 2008

SELECTION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated based on the experience on identification and development of reference methods; knowledge of laboratory testing procedures; familiarity with the operations and processes of the Base Metals Smelting sector; the quality of the proposal and the best value to the Crown. A bidder must obtain a minimum of 75 points to be considered acceptable.

PROJECT BUDGET

Environment Canada has established funding for this project at a maximum amount of $25,000.00 excluding GST for professional fees. No travel is required for this project.

The contract covers the period from date of award to September 30, 2008.

Full payment will be made following acceptance of the Final report.

Estimated value: $10,001 to $25,000
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