Water Management at McGill University
Commitment to Reducing Water Consumption
In alignment with the Ministry of Education’s mandate to reduce on-campus water consumption, McGill University is dedicated to minimizing its environmental impact. This commitment includes efforts to decrease water usage across both the downtown and Macdonald campuses.
Comprehensive Water Consumption Audits
In 2012 and 2013, the Utilities & Energy Management department undertook a thorough baseline study of water consumption across McGill’s campuses. The aim was to establish a reference point for water usage and to categorize how water is used within the university. This study marks a crucial first step in crafting an effective water conservation strategy and in identifying key areas for intervention and investment.
The baseline studies were conducted through detailed building audits and walkthroughs, resulting in a comprehensive breakdown of water consumption into five distinct categories: Operational, Hygiene, Landscaping, Food Services, and Research & Academia.
By understanding these categories, McGill can better target its efforts to reduce water consumption and prioritize initiatives that will have the most significant impact. This ongoing work underscores the university's commitment to sustainability and responsible resource management.
(Source: Water Management | Facilities Management and Ancillary Services - McGill University )
Our Organization is planning to acquire the following goods ..
A proposed standing order contract is under consideration for the future supply of chemicals. These chemicals are intended to support our water treatment program, focusing specifically on closed-loop systems and cooling tower systems.
The term of the contract will be thirty-six (36) months from the effective date. The contract may be extended for up to two (2) periods of twelve (12) months each, for a maximum term of sixty (60) months, at the sole discretion of McGill University.
Outline:
| Type | Goods |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Projected Start Date | 2024 - 2026 |
| Category | Water Management |
| Description | Standing order contract for the supply of chemicals as part of the water treatment program for closed-loop systems and cooling tower systems. |
| Unit / Faculty | Operations |
| Contact | map.procurement [at] mcgill.ca |
Please read the following information carefully :
Sustainable Procurement
The businesses with which the University will contract with in the course of this project will have respect the McGill Supplier Code of Conduct.
Other requirements may apply, such as (for example): the quantification and limiting of GHG emissions over the contract or asset lifecycle, sustainable construction/product certifications, involvement of indigenous businesses or of social economy businesses, design for circularity, and so on.
Notice :Information in this document is not to be interpreted as a commitment to conduct any solicitation in any particular market (or to fulfill any particular need) within any timeframe. This document is based on preliminary assessments which may be modified and needs may consequently be increased, partially fulfilled or cancelled. The needs of the client units may fluctuate according to their capabilities and priorities. Moreover, this acquisition plan is subject to various risk factors that have an influence on the operations of McGill University, such as available revenue, inflation, changes in: provincial and federal policies, technologies, human resources, social movements and trends, demographic aspects of the student population and the academic personnel. |