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NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT - AVIS DE PROJET DE MARCHÉS
AMENDMENT 013 TO NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT
The objective of this amendment 013 to the Notice of Proposed Procurement is to inform Industry that the RFI process is closed and that the Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation process for the Workforce Management Solution (WFM) is currently published on CanadaBuys under Solicitation G9292-229825/B. Bidders can access the RFP at the following site: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/…
RESPONSE TO THIS REQUEST
Due to the fact that the Request for Proposals document under G9292-229825/B has been finalized and uploaded to CanadaBuys, it is requested that the Bidders access the Request for Proposals solicitation process under G9292-229825/B which is the final RFP document and follow the instructions to submit potential bids.
NEXT STEPS
PSPC and ESDC are closing the RFI process. PSPC and ESDC will allow Industry time to view all associated documentation and prepare potential bids in response to G9292-229825/B. The RFP closing date is December 14, 2022.
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AMENDMENT 012 TO NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT
REASON FOR AMENDMENT
The objective of this amendment 012 to the Notice of Proposed Procurement is to inform Industry that the upcoming solicitation process is expected to be released in October 2022.
RESPONSE TO THIS REQUEST
The deadline to provide feedback from Industry was Friday September 16, 2022.
NEXT STEPS
PSPC and ESDC intend to leave the NPP active until November 30, 2022 to allow Industry time to view all associated documentation and prepare potential bids.
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AMENDMENT 011 TO NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT
REASON FOR AMENDMENT
The objective of this amendment 011 to the Notice of Proposed Procurement is raised to seek additional feedback from Industry ahead of the upcoming solicitation process, expected for release end of September 2022. We have heard your input and are proposing the following changes to the Technical Evaluation Criteria.
RESPONSE TO THIS REQUEST
Feedback from Industry on this are to be provided via e-mail to the PSPC Contracting Authority at l••••••••@••••••••.••.ca before 2:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time) on Friday September 16, 2022.
PSPC continues to solicit comments, suggestions and other feedback from Industry, intended for the purpose of gaining efficiency and achieving the best possible outcome for both the client (ESDC) and Industry for the upcoming WFM solicitation process.
Each supplier should ensure that its name and return address are provided and that the NPP/File number appears in the subject line of the email. Each supplier is solely responsible for ensuring its feedback is delivered on time via email to the Contracting Authority.
NEXT STEPS
PSPC and ESDC intend to leave the NPP active until the formal solicitation process is launched (expected at the end of September 2022) to allow Industry time to view all associated documentation and prepare potential bids.
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AMENDMENT 010 TO NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT
The objective of this amendment 010 to the Notice of Proposed Procurement is raised to seek additional feedback from Industry ahead of the upcoming solicitation process.
RESPONSE TO THIS REQUEST
Feedback from Industry on this are to be provided via e-mail to the PSPC Contracting Authority at l••••••••@••••••••.••.ca and D••••••••@••••••••.••.ca before 2:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time) on Monday August 15, 2022.
PSPC continues to solicit comments, suggestions and other feedback from Industry, intended for the purpose of gaining efficiency and achieving the best possible outcome for both the client (ESDC) and Industry for the upcoming WFM solicitation process.
Each supplier should ensure that its name and return address are provided and that the NPP/File number appears in the subject line of the email. Each supplier is solely responsible for ensuring its feedback is delivered on time via email to the Contracting Authority.
NEXT STEPS
PSPC and ESDC intend to leave the NPP active until the formal solicitation process is launched (estimated September) to allow Industry time to view all associated documentation and prepare potential bids.
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REASON FOR AMENDMENT
The objective of this amendment 009 to the Notice of Proposed Procurement is raised notify Industry that the Answer period is expected to close Friday July 15th, 2022; however, PSPC and ESDC will be extending the NPP until Friday August 5th, 2022 or until the launch of the RFP (whichever comes first) to allow industry time to prepare for the upcoming solicitation process.
During this time and until the RFP Solicitation Process has been launched, Canada will continue to welcome comments, questions and feedback from Industry in order to further refine the proposed solicitation.
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AMENDMENT 008 TO NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT
REASON FOR AMENDMENT
The objective of Amendment 008 to the Notice of Proposed Procurement is to provide the industry with questions and responses provided during Industry Engagement Sessions that were held in response to ESDC and PSPC’s request for feedback and information.
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT - AVIS DE PROJET DE MARCHÉS
AMENDMENT 007 TO NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT
REASON FOR AMENDMENT
This amendment is raised to provide questions and answers on the process. Additionally this amendment is raised to publish the Annex D - Glossary of terms documents.
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AMENDMENT 006 TO NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT
A. Objectives for Amendment 006 to the Notice of Proposed Procurement
The objective of this amendment 006 to the Notice of Proposed Procurement is raised notify Industry that the Answer period is expected to close Thursday May 19, 2022; however, PSPC and ESDC will be extending the NPP until Friday July 15th, 2022 or until the launch of the RFP (whichever comes first) to allow industry time to prepare for the upcoming solicitation process.
During this time and until the RFP Solicitation Process has been launched, Canada will continue to welcome comments, questions and feedback from Industry in order to further refine the proposed solicitation.
B. Response to this request
Public Service and Procurement Canada (PSPC) continues to solicit early comments, suggestions and other feedback from Industry, intended for the purpose of gaining efficiency and achieving the best possible outcome for both the client (ESDC) and Industry for the upcoming WFM solicitation process.
Comments, suggestions and feedback are to be provided via e-mail to the PSPC Contracting Authorities at l••••••••@••••••••.••.ca and m••••••••@••••••••.••.ca on or before 2:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time) on Friday July 15, 2022.
Each supplier should ensure that its name and return address are provided and that the NPP/File number appears in the subject line of the email. Each supplier is solely responsible for ensuring its feedback is delivered on time via email to the Contracting Authority
As outlined in the original NPP Posting, Canada will be offering the potential for one-on-one sessions with individual companies so that these issues can be discussed freely and in a confidential nature. Any questions that are not of a proprietary nature and subsequent answers provided by Canada will be posted as a summary following the one-on-one meetings. Any proprietary questions that would be deemed as unfair advantage to any supplier will not be answered unless the supplier agrees to the Q&A to be posted.
C. Next Steps
PSPC and ESDC will review the information received from industry in order to finalize the Request for Proposals document and launch the formal solicitation process, which is estimated for a June/July 2022 timeframe.
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AMENDMENT 005 TO NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT
A. Objectives for Amendment 005 to the Notice of Proposed Procurement
The objective of this Amendment 005 to the Notice of Proposed Procurement is to provide the industry with the remaining set of documents as per the schedule published under the initial NPP and serve as a reminder that PSPC and ESDC are looking forward to receiving your comments, including the Costing Information. Included in this package are the following draft documents for industry review and comments:
Furthermore, ESDC and PSPC would benefit in receiving the information sought on the Costing Assumptions in order to continuously work on building the final solicitation documents.
B. Response to this request
Public Service and Procurement Canada (PSPC) continues to solicit early comments, suggestions and other feedback from Industry, intended for the purpose of gaining efficiency and achieving the best possible outcome for both the client (ESDC) and Industry for the upcoming WFM solicitation process.
Comments, suggestions and feedback are to be provided via e-mail to the PSPC Contracting Authorities at l••••••••@••••••••.••.ca and m••••••••@••••••••.••.ca on or before 2:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time) on Tuesday May 19, 2022.
Each supplier should ensure that its name and return address are provided and that the NPP/File number appears in the subject line of the email. Each supplier is solely responsible for ensuring its feedback is delivered on time via email to the Contracting Authority.
As outlined in the original NPP Posting, Canada will be offering the potential for one-on-one sessions with individual companies so that these issues can be discussed freely and in a confidential nature. Any questions that are not of a proprietary nature and subsequent answers provided by Canada will be posted as a summary following the one-on-one meetings. Any proprietary questions that would be deemed as unfair advantage to any supplier will not be answered unless the supplier agrees to the Q&A to be posted.
C. Next Steps
PSPC and ESDC will review the information received from industry in order to finalize the Request for Proposals document and launch the formal solicitation process, which is estimated for a June/July 2022 timeframe.
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AMENDMENT 004 TO NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT
REASON FOR AMENDMENT 004
Amendment 004 to the Notice of Proposed Procurement is to provide questions and answers on the process.
ALL OTHER INFORMATION REMAINS THE SAME
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AMENDMENT 003 TO NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT
A. Objectives for Amendment 003 to the Notice of Proposed Procurement
The objective of this Amendment 003 to the Notice of Proposed Procurement is to provide the industry with the third set of documents as per the schedule published under the initial NPP and serve as a reminder that PSPC and ESDC are looking forward to receiving your comments. Included in this package are the following draft documents for industry review and comments:
B. Response to this request
Public Service and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is soliciting comments, suggestions and other feedback from Industry, which are to be provided via e-mail to the PSPC Contracting Authorities at l••••••••@••••••••.••.ca and m••••••••@••••••••.••.ca on or before 2:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time) on Tuesday May 19, 2022.
Each supplier should ensure that its name and return address are provided and that the NPP/File number appears in the subject line of the email. Each supplier is solely responsible for ensuring its feedback is delivered on time via email to the Contracting Authority
As outlined in the original NPP Posting, Canada will be offering the potential for one-on-one sessions with individual companies so that these issues can be discussed freely and in a confidential nature. Any questions that are not of a proprietary nature and subsequent answers provided by Canada will be posted as a summary following the one-on-one meetings. Any proprietary questions that would be deemed as unfair advantage to any supplier will not be answered unless the supplier agrees to the Q&A to be posted.
C. Next Steps
PSPC and ESDC will be issuing an additional release of documents (Release 4), planned for May 9th, 2022 that will include the remaining documents, such as the Privacy Obligations and Security Obligations, the Task Authorization form, and any other remaining documents that will form part of the final RFP.
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AMENDMENT 002 TO NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT - MODIFICATION 002 À L’AVIS DE PROJET DE MARCHÉS
REASON FOR AMENDMENT 002
Amendment 002 to the Notice of Proposed Procurement is to provide questions and answers on the process.
ALL OTHER INFORMATION REMAINS THE SAME
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AMENDMENT 001
A. Objective of this Notice of Proposed Procurement Amendment 001
The objective of this Amendment 001 to the Notice of Proposed Procurement is to provide the industry with the second set of documents as per the schedule published under the initial NPP and serve as a reminder that PSPC and ESDC are looking forward to receiving your comments by 2:00pm today. Included in this package are the following draft documents for industry review and comments:
o Proposed Parts 1 through 5 of the solicitation documents as follows:
Part 1 - General Information;
Part 2 - Bidder Instructions;
Part 3 - Bid Preparation Instructions;
Part 4 - Evaluation Procedures and Basis of Selection;
Part 5 - Certifications and Additional Information; and,
o Proposed Pricing models/structures
Canada is providing its Proposed Financial Structure document for suppliers to provide their comments on whether the structure is clear and in line with the current industry practice. Canada is open to suggestions from bidders (such as concurrent structure, subscription structure, etc.), along with seeking ideas on the spectrum of the costs that should be anticipated for this contract. The Costing information sought in this instance is clearly marked as "non-binding" and will be used to inform PSPC and ESDC on various options to be considered.
B. Reply to this Request
Comments, suggestions and any other feedback on the documents provided with this Amendment 001 initial NPP (Release 2) are requested to be provided via e-mail to the PSPC Contracting Authorities at l••••••••@••••••••.••.ca and m••••••••@••••••••.••.ca on or before 2:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time) on Monday May 2nd, 2022.
Each supplier should ensure that its name and return address are provided and that the NPP/File number appears in the subject line of the email. Each supplier is solely responsible for ensuring its feedback is delivered on time via email to the Contracting Authority.
Suppliers are not required to provide formal proposals in response to this NPP at this time. Suppliers should explain any assumptions they make in their replies. Any marketing or promotional information submitted as part of any reply may not be reviewed. Responses received will not be used for competitive or comparative evaluation purposes; thus, the reply format is not as rigorously defined as would normally be for an RFP.
Canada does not intend to have in-person meetings following Release 2 nor does Canada commit to providing a response to any of the feedback or questions posed to Canada as part of this feedback. However, Canada will consider all feedback received in reply to this NPP for the preparation of all final solicitation documents. Feedback received after the close of this NPP period may still be considered during the development of all solicitation documents.
Canada will not reimburse any supplier for expenses incurred in responding to this NPP.
C. Next Steps
As previously mentioned under the initial Notice of Proposed Procurement, PSPC is releasing the Workforce Management Solution (WFM) Request for Proposal (RFP) in three consecutive releases, but with one bid solicitation closing date.
o Proposed Part 6 - Security, Financial and Other requirements;
o Proposed Part 7 - Resulting contract clauses for WFM requirements;
NOTE : At this time, comments from industry on Release 3 documents will be requested by May 19, 2022 (to be confirmed).
Release of Final RFP solicitation documents for the WFM procurement process is anticipated for June or July 2022 (date will be confirmed to potential suppliers). The final RFP documents are subject to change based on the feedback provided.
G. Enquiries
All enquiries and any other communications related to this Notice should be directed to the Contracting Authority indicated in this Notice.
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.
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