Trade Agreement: NAFTA / FTAs with Peru / Colombia / Panama / Korea
Tendering Procedures: Suppliers on permanent list or able to meet qualification requirements
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
FM Services - ESCP-P
IMPORTANT: This tender is part of Public Works and Government Services’ (PWGSC) pilot to submit bid submission files electronically using epost Connect. Interested bidders should refer to Part 2 of the bid solicitation document entitled, Bidder Instructions, for instructions on how to participate and submit their files electronically for this tender.
This bid solicitation is a tender for bids to satisfy PWGSC’s requirement for the provision of Fairness Monitoring (FM) Services (the "Services") for the Enhanced Satellite Communications Project - Polar (ESCP-P). Fairness Monitors observe all or part of departmental activities in order to provide independent assurance to the department, its clients, industry, Parliament and Canadians that these activities are conducted with integrity, accountability, and in a fair, open and transparent manner. The Services of independent third-party fairness monitors allow PWGSC to protect the interests of its clients and Canadians by identifying and resolving fairness issues in real time, thus averting fairness deficiencies and avoiding possible costly after-the-fact resolutions.
The period of the Contract is from date of Contract to September 30, 2023 inclusive.
This requirement is open only the following FM Services Supply Arrangement (SA) Holders, PWGSC File No. EP737-150967/B:
- BDO Canada LLP;
- Deloitte LLP;
- Knowles Consultancy Services Inc;
- KPMG LLP;
- P1 Consulting Inc;
- Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Consulting Inc;
- RFP Solutions Inc;
- Samson & Associates CPA/Consulting Inc.
There are security requirements associated with this requirement. For additional information, consult Part 6 and Part 7.
This requirement is covered under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
This procurement is subject to the Controlled Goods Program.
The resulting Contract is not to be used for deliveries within a Comprehensive Land Claims Settlement Area (CLCSA).
This bid solicitation uses Portable Document Format (PDF) technology. To access the PDF form, bidders must have a PDF reader installed. If bidders do not already have such a reader, there are several PDF readers available on the Internet. It is recommended to use the latest free version of Adobe Reader to benefit all features of the interactive forms.
Bidders must download the form directly on their computer from the Web Browser. When the download is completed, bidders must open the PDF file using the PDF Reader. If bidders do not download the PDF file on their computer, an error may be displayed and the tool may not work. If you are having trouble downloading the PDF file on your computer, it is possible to view the tool using the Web browser Internet Explorer. Any other Web browser will most likely not allow you to view the document. Otherwise, it is highly recommended to download the file on your computer to keep a local copy.
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
