Procurement Summary
Country: Canada
Summary: Town of Mahone Bay EV Carshare Study 2026
Deadline: 25 May 2026
Posting Date: 02 May 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 140550634
Document Ref. No.: TMBEV2026
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Scope of Proposals
The Town of Mahone Bay is seeking a qualified consulting firm to analyze the business case for an EV carshare service on the south shore of Nova Scotia.
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The Terms of Reference outlines the services required of the proponent in relation to the preparation of a framework for an EV Carshare service.
Context
Many urban communities in Canada feature a variety of transportation options that can complement personal car ownership. Examples include public transportation, shared mobility services and micro-mobility options such as bikes and scooters. These transportation options are more limited in rural communities due to lower population density and greater travel distances between destinations, and this is particularly true in Atlantic Canada due to a lower cost of living. In rural east coast Canada, the ability to access affordable transportation options can directly impact an individual-s access to education, professional development opportunities, child-care and healthy food choices, and access is not shared equally.
Carsharing is a model of car rental in which individuals have the option of using a car by the hour, with most of the costs of car ownership factored into the rental price, including insurance. In Canada, carshare models have largely been implemented in urban, affluent areas with a focus on internal combustion vehicles. EVs can be incorporated into these models and provide clean, reliable, affordable transportation and save families thousands of dollars. This evolution could allow more equitable access to clean transportation sources in rural communities in Atlantic Canada.
The Town of Mahone Bay invites proposals from experienced and qualified contractors to deliver a business case report for an electric vehicle (EV) car share project that will become an accessible, affordable, safe and convenient, low-carbon transportation option. T...
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Bid Classification: Services
Closing date05-25-2026
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Tender Notice