The information contained in this notice is a brief description of the requirement and is for information purposes only. Bidders must refer to the complete Request for Proposal (RFP) document for a full description of the requirement and the full bid instructions.
This requirement is open only to Professional Audits Support Services Supply Arrangement (PASS SA) Supply Arrangement Holders under E60ZQ-180001 for the following category:
Stream 1 – Internal Audit – Partner/Managing Director
Estimate level of effort: 120 days
Estimated number of contracts to be awarded: 1
All SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal.
Background
The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada (CEOC), an agent of Parliament, exercises general direction and supervision over the conduct of elections and referendums at the federal level. The CEOC heads the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, commonly known as Elections Canada.
In line with EC’s strategic plan and in order to improve management’s ability to measure and report on outcomes and ensure sound resource management, the CEO expanded the responsibilities of the Chief Planning Officer to encompass performance evaluation and internal audit. Centralizing these responsibilities will help the agency identify the strengths and weaknesses of its programs and improve performance according to expected outcomes. The addition of the internal audit responsibility aligns with the risk management responsibilities.
Requirement
The objective of this project is to:
provide advice on the establishment of an internal audit function providing assurance as to whether EC activities are managed in a way that demonstrates responsible stewardship to Canadians;
guide the development of a three-year departmental RBAP designed to support the allocation of audit resources to those areas that represent the most significant risks to the achievement of EC’s mandate and objectives; and
provide advice on audits planned or underway.
Incumbent
The work is currently not being performed by a contractor.
Security
Minimum corporate security required: DOS - Reliability
Minimum resource security required: Reliability status
Period of the Contract
The Contract period will be from the Effective Date of the Contract until March 31, 2021 (the “Initial Term”).
Submission of Proposals
This RFP allows bidders to use the epost Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation to transmit their proposals electronically. For further information, bidders must refer to Part 2 – Bidder Instructions, and Part 3 – Proposal Preparation Instructions of the RFP document.
Proposals are to be addressed to the attention of the Contracting Authority and delivered, sealed, to the Proposal Receiving Unit on or before the bid closing date and time indicated on the front page of the RFP.
For sending packages by courier or for dropping off, please note that the Proposal Receiving Unit at the Business Centre is open Tuesdays to Thursdays from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 12:30 to 13:00 (Gatineau, Quebec time).
Bids sent via email or facsimile will not be accepted.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
Elections Canada retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Enquiries
All enquiries and other communication with Elections Canada personnel are to be directed ONLY to the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority will be the bidder’s primary contact. Bidders who contact anyone other than the Contracting Authority may be disqualified.
All enquiries must be submitted in writing to p•••••••@••••••••.ca no later than the deadline indicated in the RFP. Enquiries received after that time may not be answered.
Interested parties wishing to obtain the solicitation documents for this RFP must do so by sending a request to the Contracting Authority at p•••••••@••••••••.ca
Further information about Elections Canada may be obtained at elections.ca.
Debriefings
Once the successful bidder has been announced, bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the RFP process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority as per the terms of the RFP. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person.
NOTE: Professional Audit Support Services Supply Arrangement (PASS SA) method of supply is refreshed on a quarterly basis. If you wish to find out how you can be a “Qualified SA Holder”, please contact s••••••••@••••••••.••.ca.
