REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) for A Study Group on Youth Delinquency and Transitions to Adult Crime in the Canadian ContextPublic Safety Canada (PS) is in the planning process to prepare a competitive Request for Proposals to engage a team of experts to conduct research into into the connection between youth and adult crime in Canada.The purpose of the RFI is to provide interested parties with an opportunity to assess and comment on requirements, procurement strategy, evaluation criteria, pricing schedule, and basis of payment in order to maximize best value to Canada, while reducing potential problems when the RFP is posted.This feedback will assist PS in finalizing the requirements of the RFP.The information provided by PS in this RFI is preliminary and may change. The final procurement approach may differ depending on responses to the RFI and other factors as the procurement process develops. This RFI is not a bid solicitation nor will it be used to pre-qualify or otherwise restrict participation in any future RFP. No contract will result from this RFI. Responses will not be formally evaluated.Potential offerors may use this RFI to make known their comments on the draft Statement of Work, proposed procurement approach and methodology, potential evaluation and selection criteria or any other aspect of the requirement.Suppliers are to send their written comments in response to this RFI by e-mail to the Contracting Authority named herein no later than 02:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on December 1 , 2015.The Contracting (or delegated representative) is responsible for the management of the procurement and RFI process:Barry McKennaContracting and ProcurementPublic Safety Canada269 Laurier Ave West, Ottawa ON K1A 0P8Telephone: 613-990-3891Facsimile: (613) 954-1871E-mail: b••••••••@••.••.caThe Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
