Requirement:The CER requires external legal counsel on an “As and When Required: Task Authorization Contract” to provide advice on the following:Financial resource submissions, evaluation of the following financial instruments:Insurance policies;Escrow agreements;Letters of credit;Lines of credit/credit agreements;Participation in a pooled fund;Parent company guarantees;Indemnity agreements;Surety and indemnity bonds; andSuretyship and pledge agreements.2. Other financial regulatory matters:Commission communications related to financial resource requirements;The Pipeline Financial Requirements Guidelines;Internal CER policies and assessments associated with financial resources; andAbandonment fundingContract period will be for one (1) year with four (4) one-year option periods.This requirement contains Security Requirement.Specifications:See solicitation bid documents for full details.The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
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Basic information
Reference
PW-21-00969302
Solicitation no.
84084-21-0080
Buyer
Canadian Energy Regulator
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement category
*SRV
Trade agreements
*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
*Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
*World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)