This bid solicitation cancels and supersedes previous bid solicitation number M5000-24-0702/A dated September 15, 2023 with a closing of October 11, 2023 at 14:00 CST. A debriefing or feedback session will be provided upon request to bidders/offerors/suppliers who bid on the previous solicitation.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) requires the services of up to three Psychologists to provide specialized clinical psychological assessments to address fitness for duty, disability management and performance related issues for regular and civilian members; to conduct psychological debriefings within specialized sections/deployments; to conduct psychological screening assessments for applicants to the RCMP; to coordinate the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) program and provide/oversee critical incident intervention for members and their families; and to coordinate and deliver preventative health programs in collaboration with F Division and T Division Health Services teams.
The Contractor(s) for “F” Division must be available to either provide services for forty (40) hours per week Monday to Friday or twenty (20) hours per week Monday to Friday and on occasions where required by the RCMP, after hours or on weekends or statutory holidays. The Contractor for “T” Division must be available to provide services twenty (20) hours per week Monday to Friday and on occasions where required by the RCMP, after hours or on weekends or statutory holidays.
Up to 3 contracts may be awarded (one contract per each psychologist). Each contract is for a period of 1 year, with option to extend the term of each contract by up to 3 additional one-year periods. The anticipated start dates are April 1, 2024.
Basis of selection: A bid must comply with the requirements of the bid solicitation and meet all mandatory technical evaluation criteria to be declared responsive. The responsive bid with the lowest evaluated price will be recommended for award of a contract.
Tenders must be submitted to the RCMP Bid Receiving Unit at: N••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Refer to the attached tender documents to obtain further information.
Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
The RCMP has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in RCMP contracting activities as outlined in this solicitation.
Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities . Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, bid solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party.
Indigenous Procurement:
The federal Indigenous Business Directory (IBD) is an online resource for all levels of government and the private sector to identify Indigenous business capacity. Having a business profile in the IBD will increase your company’s visibility and may provide additional business. A profile in the IBD can also allow you to compete for federal government contracts that are set-aside for Indigenous businesses through the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Businesses. For more information and to review eligibility criteria and register, visit: www.canada.ca/indigenousbusinessdirectory.
