1. Requirement SummaryThe objective of this contract is to develop survivor-centric and trauma-informed guidelines for front-line community workers in order to address survivors’ of sexual exploitation specific needs, assist in their recovery and healing, and minimize re-traumatization by providing front-line community workers with:an understanding of the current landscape of human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation in Canada; andaccess to client-centred and trauma-informed approaches to supporting victims and survivors of sexual exploitation.Engaging key anti-human trafficking stakeholders across Canada will be imperative to informing the development of the guidelines.Bidders are encouraged to form partnerships and collaborate with skilled experts (researchers, service providers, training developers) who can provide the skill set required to undertake the work described herein.2. Period of WorkThe period of the Contract is from date of Contract award to March 31st, 2023.3. Evaluation Process and Selection MethodologyBasis of selection – Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit 70% and Price 30 %4. Contracting AuthorityDenise DesserudSenior Acquisition AdvisorPublic Safety Canada269 Laurier Avenue West, 13th FloorOttawa, Ontario K1A 0P9Tel: 343-572-3587Email: c••••••••@•••••.••.caThe Contracting Authority is responsible for all matters of a contractual nature.Enquiries - solicitation stageAll enquiries or issues concerning this procurement must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority named as early as possible within the bidding period.Enquiries and issues must be received by the Contracting Authority no later than five (5) business days prior to the bid closing date specified on the cover page or this RFP document to allow sufficient time to provide a response. Enquiries or issues received after that time may not be able to be answered prior to the bid closing date. To ensure consistency and quality of information provided to Bidders, the Contracting Authority will provide, simultaneously to all bidders to which this solicitation has been sent, any information with respect to significant enquiries received and the replies to such enquiries without revealing the sources of the enquiries.It is the responsibility of the Bidder to obtain clarification of the requirements contained herein, if necessary, prior to submitting a bid.5. Intellectual PropertyShall vest with Public Safety Canada6. SecurityThere is no security requirement identified.
