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

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.
The scope of the Feasibility Study consists of:

Utility Hub - Saugeen First Nation is interested in creating a utility hub which would be a for-profit organization owned by the FN. The Consultant will work with the First Nation to propose a model and scope for this hub.
Utility Hub Building - As part of the cost estimate for a Utility Hub, the Consultant will provide a recommendation if a separate Utility Hub Building is required, and what the size and capital cost estimate of such a building would be. The Building would house the office spaces of the staff members, plus any required equipment.
Battery Energy Storage Project - Saugeen First Nation would like to explore a large battery energy storage project. Given its proximity to Bruce Power, Saugeen may be able to save power during low demand periods for the nuclear system, and use the power during peak demands as a cost saving measure. Saugeen may also be able to power the battery through its proposed Green energy projects of wind and solar farms.
The large battery storage is expected to help make Saugeen be more self-sufficient in case of periods without power.
Solar Farm
Wind Farm

The Consultant will work closely with Saugeen First Nation on every aspect of this study and ensure that community residents have ample opportunity to participate in the study. Together with the Project Team, the Consultant shall identify and implement ways to encourage and allow for community participation. The work will build upon the community energy plan.

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

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic Bid Submission

Envelope 1 - Technical Section

Pricing

No pricing in this envelope

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Bid Documents	Documents defining the proposal	No	No
No entries

Additional Bidding Instructions

This submission process will use the “Two Envelope” system, which divides the proposal into a “Technical Section” and a “Cost Section.” ALL information related to cost will be contained in the "Cost Section.”
The Proponent shall submit an electronic, PDF copy of their “Technical Section” by email. The “Cost Section” shall be provided in a separate, password protected PDF file. The Proponent shall retain the password until it is requested by the Project Team. Please note that email attachments should not exceed 15 MB in size.
Proposals must be received no later than 3:00pm EST on July 9, 2025 at the following address:
Lorri Bova
lbova@ofntsc.org
Late proposals will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. Each Proponent alone bears the responsibility for delivery of the proposal by the stipulated date and time. Proposals may not be altered or retracted after the stated submission date and time.

Envelope 2 - Cost Section

Pricing

Lump sum

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Bid Documents	Documents defining the proposal	No	No
No entries

Additional Bidding Instructions

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