NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) For TASK AND SOLUTIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TSPS)GSIN: R019F Consulting ServicesReference Number:01B68-21-0119Solicitation Number:01B68-21-0119Organization Name:Agriculture and Agri-Food CanadaSolicitation Date:2021-11-05Closing Date:2021-11-22 (12:00PM EST)Anticipated Start Date:At contract signatureEstimated Delivery Date:2022-03-31Estimate Level of Effort: “As Required”Contract Duration:The contract period will be from contract award to March 31, 2022Solicitation Method:CompetitiveApplicable Trade Agreements:CKFTA, CFTA…Comprehensive 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 Tier 1 for services in the National Capital Region for the following categories:Resource CategoryLevel of ExpertiseAnticipated No. Of Resources2.15 Facilitator Consultant level 3, number of resources 32.15 Facilitator Consultant level, 1, number of resources 3The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal:Adhartas Consulting Inc.Altis Human Resources Inv., Excel Human Resources Inc. in Joint VentureBDO Canada LLPCarey Stevens and AssociatesContract Community Inc.Deloitte Inc.Ernst & Young LLPGroupe Intersol Group Lte.KPMG LLPGelder, Gingras & AssociatesHuman Resource Systems Group Ltd.Run Straight Consulting LtdSamson & Associés CPA/Consultation IncV42 Management Consulting, Inc.WSP Canada Inc.Description of Work:There is a demand for a team of Facilitator Consultants for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2021-2022, and to draft a Best Practices Guide for Industry/Government co-development of regulations.The Contractor is required to provide virtual web conference facilitation services for Task Team meetings with the goal of guiding the groups to propose recommendations to bring back to the SRMWG. The contractor is responsible for stimulating a constructive and clear exchange of ideas among the members and promoting feedback to ensure that stakeholders participate equitably in this process and all views are considered amongst the competing voices. There will be significant input and discussion on recommendations and approaches to be taken into consideration. The facilitator is to manage any conflicts that arise and ensure that all stakeholder representatives are heard.This contract requires an experienced supplier with the capacity to work with multiple Task Teams and to draft a Best Practices Guide concurrently.Six (6) Facilitation Consultants will be required; Three (3) Senior Consultants with extensive knowledge and experience in facilitation, moderating group discussions, and building consensus and Three (3) Junior Consultants with general agriculture knowledge to support the Senior Consultant.Security Requirement: NoneContract AuthorityName: Kyle Harrington Phone Number: 613-773-0732Email Address: k••••••••@•••.••.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: Task and Solutions Professional Services (TSPS) Method of Supply is refreshed three (3) times per year. If you wish to find out how you can be a “Qualified SA Holder”, please contact R••••••••@•••••.••.ca
