NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)For Task and Solutions Professional Services (TSPS)GSIN: R019BF: Human Resource ServicesReference Number:30001019Solicitation Number: 30001019Organization Name:Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Canadian Coast Guard Solicitation Date:2022-01-28Closing Date:2022-02-21 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)Anticipated Start Date:2022-02-31Estimated Delivery Date:2023-12-31Estimated Level of Effort: 160 days.Contract Duration:The contract period will be from contract award to Dec 31st 2023.Solicitation Method:CompetitiveApplicable Trade Agreements:CFTA, CETA, WTO-AGP, CPTPP, CCFTA, Canada - Honduras Free Trade Agreement;Canada - Korea Free Trade Agreement;Canada - Panama Free Trade Agreement; CPFTA; Canada-UK TCA; CUFTA, CUSMAComprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies:NoNumber of Contracts:1Requirement DetailsTendering Procedure: Selective TenderingThis requirement is open only to those TSPS Supply Arrangement Holders who qualified under E60ZT-18TSPS/D for services in the National Capital Region for the following category:One - Level 3 - 1. Human Resources 1.8 Staffing consultantOne - Level 2 - 1. Human Resources 1.8 Staffing consultantThe following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal:Action Personnel of Ottawa-Hull Ltd.Adirondack Information Management Inc., The AIM Group Inc. inAltis Human Resources (Ottawa) Inc.Altis Human Resources (Ottawa) Inc., Excel Human Resources Inc.,and Altis Human Resources Inc., in Joint VentureExcel Human Resources Inc.Fast Track Staffing, 49 Solutions in Joint Venture with NATTIQ INC.NATTIQ INC.Portage Personnel Inc.The AIM Group Inc.The Source Staffing Solutions INCDescription of Work:Integrated Technical Services, Electronics and Informatics (ITS-E&I) branch is the Technical Authority for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) land-based electronics, ship-based electronics and Informatics assets. It is also responsible for applications development and enterprise solutions information systems. ITS-E&I is responsible for all in-service maintenance, modification, and repair activities for CCG electronics and informatics assets; including providing in-service engineering, equipment life cycle management, asset class management, and various information systems and applications.There is need within ITS-E&I to conduct staffing processes for various classification streams in support of the branch activities. This includes the creation of various up to date staffing pools to support newly approved projects as well as supporting existing operational requirements.3.0 OBJECTIVE OF THE REQUIREMENTThe objective of this Contract is to obtain HR services to lead and support staffing processes, as described in Section 6.0 Scope of Work, from a Staffing Consultant.4.0 RESOURCE REQUIREMENTSCCG requires the services of one (1) senior resource and one (1) intermediate resource, Professional Services TSPS Stream 1 – Human Resource Services, Category 1.8 Staffing Consultant to provide HR services to the Project Authority for new staffing processes.5.0 ESTIMATED LEVEL OF EFFORTSThe E&I Branch has a total of 16 positions in the Engineer (ENG) and Computer Science (CS) fields to fill under this contract, as described in the following table.SCOPE OF WORKThe Contractor’s scope of work consists of providing the following services on an “when and as required” basis determined by the CCG Project Authority:For all positions to be staffed, provide advice to the CCG Project Authority, or the designated manager, on the most efficient way possible to fill positions.Prepare a Statement of Merit Criteria in collaboration with the CCG Project Authority and providing advice in regards to sequencing and the application of merit criteria in the evaluation process.Work collaboratively with DFO/CCG HR Advisor(s) to ensure proper HR processes, forms, and vehicles are being used based on identified needs.Creating and maintaining (i.e., formatting, updating) the rating guide, and marking grids for processes based on requirements provided by the CCG Project Authority.Creating and maintaining (i.e., formatting, updating) assessment and evaluation materials (e.g., instructions to candidates, interview questions, test questions) based on requirements provided by the CCG Project Authority.Conducting initial candidate resume/application pre-screening.Administering written/video/in-person exams.Providing exam grading as per assessment and rating guide answers provided by the CCG Project Authority.Creating interview candidate lists.The work is currently not being performed by a contracted resourceSecurity Requirement: Common-PS-SRCL#6 Minimum Corporate Security Required: Designated organization screening (DOS) Minimum Resource Security Required: Reliability StatusContract AuthorityName: Larry MacDonaldPhone Number: 613-407-7858Email Address: l••••••••@•••••••.••.ca and D••••••••@•••••••.••.caInquiriesInquiries regarding this RFP requirement must be submitted to the Contracting Authority named above. Request for Proposal (RFP) documents will be e-mailed directly from the Contracting Authority to the Qualified Supply Arrangement Holders who are being invited to bid on this requirement. BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT “BUYANDSELL.GC.CA” IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language.NOTE Suppliers interested in being issued a supply arrangement must first pre-qualify under TSPS through our request for supply arrangement (RFSA) process. The following RFSAs are perpetual and are refreshed on a quarterly basis which align with the Government of Canada’s fiscal year quarters, as demonstrated in the table below. The RFSA tender notices can be found on the buy and sell site using the below links:•E60ZT-16TSSB/D (solutions-based)•E60ZT-18TSPS/D (task-based) Refreshes are for both:•new suppliers •existing suppliers who wish to submit a proposal to update their SA profile (e.g. to be qualified under a new category/stream). Existing suppliers who do not wish to add/update their available categories/levels do not need to submit a proposal for a 'refresh'
