Call for proposal

Section 1: Information about the company and the proposed system

The Zone Agtech is an innovation hub for agricultural technologies and bioproducts located in l'Assomption.

Our client, a federal agency of the Government of Canada, is seeking bidders to acquire a semi-permanent, easily deployable structure to conduct controlled environment agricultural experiments (CEA) in Arctic.

Information about this form is in the call for proposals.

Please submit your form before: March 17, 2024 at 23:59.

If you have any questions, please contact Zone Agtech (lsbarrette@zoneagtech.ca) or take a 15-minute meeting with our team here.

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* 1. Company and contact information

Company name

Head office location

Website

Contact name

Contact email

Contact phone number

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* 2. Is the company mainly or entirely owned by indigenous entrepreneurs?

Yes

Other :

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* 3. Attach relevant images to help our team understand the features of the proposed system:

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* 4. Overview of AEC system features

Proposed product name :

Type of system (aeroponic, hydroponic, etc.) :

Crops/food that can be produced: (leafy vegetables, strawberries ...) :

Energy source used (Electricity, gas ...) :

Estimated annual production for each variety (tonnes) :

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* 5. System/structure footprint and size

Estimated size - packed for delivery (Height, length, depth in meters)

Estimated size - assembled and operational (Height, length, depth in meters)

Estimated weight - for delivery (Kg)

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* 6. Estimated costs (CAN$)

System acquisition price

Cost of system delivery to Montreal location

Annual working hours (labor-hours)

Annual operating costs for labor

Annual operating costs for agricultural inputs (1/2 of standard cultivation area)

Annual operating costs for energy (1/2 of standard cultivation area)

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* 7. Is the proposed system currently capable of Arctic production?

Yes

No, but the system could produce in the Arctic after modifications.

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* 8. If you answered "No, but the system could produce in the Arctic after modifications", briefly explain the modifications to be made and the associated costs to make the proposed system Arctic-ready:

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* 9. Does the proposed system allow access to real-time data?

Yes

Other :

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* 10. Does the proposed system allow remote control of cultivation parameters (temperature, brightness, humidity, etc.)?

yes

Other :

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* 11. Please explain how the system can be modified throughout the duration of the project in terms of hardware and software (additional sensors, actuators, etc.).