Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS)
The information contained in this notice is a brief description of the requirement and is for information purposes only. Bidders must refer to the complete Request for Proposal (RFP) document for a full description of the requirement and the full bid instructions.
Tendering Procedure: Attachment: No
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Highest Combined Rating Technical & Merit
Supply Arrangement Number: EN578-170432/B
This requirement is open only to those TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders who qualified under the following workstream(s): WORKSTREAM 5 – P.10. Project Scheduler (Level 3)
The following security requirements apply to this requirement and must be met by SA holders to be invited to submit a proposal: Reliability Status
The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal:
ADGA Group Consultants Inc.
BP & M Government IM & IT Consulting Inc.
CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc.
Dalian Enterprises and Coradix Technology Consulting, in Joint Venture
Donna Cona Inc.
Eagle Professional Resources Inc.
Emerion
Excel Human Resources Inc.
GCSTRATEGIES INCORPORATED
Messa Computing Inc.
Mindwire Systems Ltd.
Modis Canada Inc
Procom Consultants Group Ltd.
RainMakers Consulting Services Inc
Synonics Inc.
The AIM Group Inc.
The Barrington Consulting Group Inc.
The VCAN Group Inc.
Background
The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada (“CEOC”), an agent of Parliament, exercises general direction and supervision over the conduct of elections and referendums at the federal level. The CEOC heads the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, commonly known as Elections Canada.
The newly created Innovation Branch is comprised of key programs that will:
support the introduction of an agency-wide innovation framework
establish a long-term forward agenda for innovation at Elections Canada
maintain responsibility and accountability for stewardship and delivery of the Polling Place Process Enhancement (PPPE) project
PPPE is a new voting model and support technology that Elections Canada plans to implement at select polling locations across Canada in the next federal general election of October 2019.
Requirement
EC requires a senior project scheduler to assist in developing, maintaining and integrating a portfolio program, projects and sector-led operational activities for an integrated master schedule.
Period of the Contract
The Contract period will be from the Effective Date of the Contract until March 31, 2020 (the “Initial Term”). The Contractor will grant to Elections Canada irrevocable options to extend the period of the Contract by two additional periods of one year under the same terms and conditions.
Submission of Offers
It is requested that offers be addressed to the attention of the Contracting Authority and delivered to the Proposal Receiving Unit. Offers must be delivered to the following address, sealed, on or before the bid closing date indicated on the front page of the RFP at 2:00 p.m. (Gatineau, Quebec time).
Mailing Address:
Elections Canada
30 Victoria Street -1st Floor (Business Centre)
Gatineau, QC
K1A 0M6
Attn: Ashley Tran, Procurement and Contracting Services
Elections Canada File No: ECAT-RFP-18-0536
For sending packages by courier or for dropping off, please note that the Business Centre hours are Mondays to Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Gatineau, Quebec time).
Bids sent via electronic mail or facsimile will not be accepted.
All enquiries and other communication with Elections Canada officials are to be directed ONLY to the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority will be the bidder’s primary contact. All requests for information must be directed to this contact. Bidders who contact anyone other than the Contracting Authority may be disqualified. All enquiries must be submitted in writing to P••••••••@••••••••.ca no later than the deadline indicated in the RFP. Enquiries received after that time may not be answered.
Interested parties wishing to obtain the solicitation documents for this RFP must do so by sending a request to the Contracting Authority at P••••••••@••••••••.ca.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
Elections Canada retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Further information about Elections Canada may be obtained at www.elections.ca.
Debriefings
Once the successful bidder has been announced, bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the RFP process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority as per the terms of the RFP. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person.
NOTE: Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) Method of Supply is refreshed on an annual basis. If you wish to find out how you can be a “Qualified SA Holder”, please contact R••••••••@••••••••.••.ca.
