1. Background and Purpose of this RFI
The purpose of this RFI is to obtain information before finalizing the requirements definition and procurement strategy for the subject project which is being carried out by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC).
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) requires the services of an experienced management-consulting firm to develop options for transformative change in the design and delivery of its regulatory oversight, management, administrative and internal services programs and functions. Other tasks may be conducted to support the CNSC’s executive Committee on an “as and when requested” basis.
The details of the project and requirements are further outlined in Annex “A” – Statement of Work of the Request for Proposal attached to this RFI.
2. Nature of this RFI
This Request for Information (RFI) is simply intended to solicit feedback from industry with respect to the matters described in this RFI and shall not be construed to be a bid solicitation and no agreement/contract will be entered into with/awarded to any vendor based on responses to this RFI, and it shall in no way be considered as authorization by Canada for vendors to undertake any work. This RFI shall in no way be considered as authorization by the CNSC for respondents to undertake any work, which would result in costs to the CNSC. The CNSC shall not be liable for, nor shall it reimburse any of the respondents, or any third-party, for any costs, fees or expenses, incurred in the preparation or submission of a response to this RFI.
Nothing in this RFI shall be construed as a commitment to issue a bid solicitation. Response to this RFI will not create any obligation. The CNSC shall not be bound by anything stated herein. Respondents shall not be bound by any aspect of their response to this RFI.
3. Nature and Format of Responses Requested
Respondents are requested to provide their responses to questions in Section 5.
4. Treatment of Responses
Use of Response: Responses will not be formally evaluated. All responses to this RFI will be held by the CNSC on a confidential basis (subject to applicable legislation) and remain the property of the CNSC once they have been received. Respondents are advised, however, that information submitted may be used in the development of future bid solicitation documents.CNSC will review all responses received by the RFI closing date. CNSC may, at its discretion, review responses received after the RFI closing date. Not responding to this RFI shall in no way penalize bidders to any future bid solicitation.
Confidentiality: Respondents should mark any portions of their response that they consider proprietary or confidential. The CNSC will handle the responses in accordance with the Access to Information Act.
Follow-up Activity: The CNSC may contact any respondents to follow up with additional questions or for clarifications of any aspect of a response.
5. Questions to Interested Parties of this RFI
Note: RFI respondents are not required to respond to all these questions. However, if your organization has any concerns or suggested changes, we encourage you to raise these items in a RFI response so that consideration can be given to the comments prior to a formal bid solicitation process being launched.
Would you/your organization be able to provide the services outlined in Annex “A” – Statement of Work (SOW) and be interested in bidding on any solicitation that may be issued related to the SOW? Are there any showstoppers that would prevent you from bidding?
Is the Statement of Work clear and reasonable? Do you have any general comments or concerns regarding the SOW and/or suggestions for improvements to the SOW?
Do you believe that you/your organization would be able to meet the attached mandatory and technical evaluation criteria? (Please provide comments as to why or why not).
Is there anything that you would recommend be changed in the mandatory and technical evaluation criteria? If yes, please provide specifics on the desired changes.
Could the work be completed within the estimated dates related to the deliverables/milestones in the SOW and an estimated budget of $807,500.00 Canadian dollars, excluding applicable taxes but all-inclusive of travel etc.?
In the pricing schedule, is the proposed level of effort realistic/appropriate with respect to the SOW? If not, what would be your proposed estimated level of effort and budget per contract period? What would be your proposed estimated level of effort and budget per contract period for any proposed improvements or any suggested changes in scope? Would a firm fixed price basis of payment be preferable to a cost reimbursable based on firm hourly labour rate?
What types of resources (human and otherwise) are required to complete the work including experience and qualifications? Should additional resource categories be added?
6. Submission of Responses to Questions to Interested Parties
a) Response addressee: Responses are to be sent by email to:
c••••••••@••••••.ca
b) Closing Date for Submission of Responses: Suppliers interested in providing a response shall submit their responses no later than 4:00 PM (EDT), September 4th , 2020.
c) Responsibility of Timely Delivery: Each respondent is solely responsible for ensuring its response is delivered on time per the instructions specified in this RFI.
d) Language of Response: Responses may be in English or French at the preference of the respondent.
7. Response Preparation Costs
CNSC will not reimburse any respondent for expenses incurred in responding to this RFI.
8. Enquiries
Because this is not a bid solicitation, the CNSC will not necessarily respond to enquiries in writing or circulate answers to all potential suppliers/respondents. However, respondents with questions regarding the RFI may direct their enquiries by email to c••••••••@••••••.ca.
