Notice of Intended Procurement
This Notice of Intended Procurement is issued by Ontario Pension Board (“OPB”) for procurements covered by the Canadian Free Trade Agreement to provide summary information in relation to specific procurement, as detailed below.
1. Procuring Entity’s Name and Address
Ontario Pension Board
200 King Street West, Suite 2200
Toronto, Ontario M5H 3X6
2. Contact Information
RFP Contact: Michelle Zhu, Senior Procurement Officer
Email: michelle.zhu@opb.ca
3. How to Obtain Relevant Documents
OPB anticipates posting the RFP on electronic Canadian public tendering systems (MERX and Biddingo) on August 6, 2019. Interested suppliers are encouraged to monitor Canadian public electronic tendering systems for the formal posting of the RFP and are asked not to contact OPB for posting information.
4. Description of Procurement
OPB is seeking to retain a service provider, i.e., Crisis Management Advisor, to assist in preparing, and supporting, its Incident Response Team, Executive Team and Board of Directors (the Board) in responding to a crisis.
As a mandatory technical requirement, the proponent must have the capability to provide services on a 24x7x365 basis.
5. Time-Frame for Delivery, Duration of Contract and Extension Options
It is anticipated that the resulting contract will be awarded in October and will be for a term of two (2) years with an option to extend on the same terms and conditions for one (1) additional year.
6. Language of Submissions
Unless otherwise indicated, all submissions shall be in English only.
7. Submission Deadline Date and Time
The submission deadline for this solicitation is thirty (30) calendar days from the RFP posting date.
8. Location of Submission
Submission for this solicitation shall be submitted to the following location:
Ontario Pension Board
200 King Street West, Suite 2200
Toronto, Ontario M5H 3X6
9. Date of Pre-Bid Inspection or Pre-Bid Meeting
Not Applicable
10. Details of Pre-Bid Inspection or Pre-Bid Meeting
Not Applicable
11. CFTA/CETA
Unless otherwise indicated, and subject to applicable exceptions and exclusions, this solicitation is covered by Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, and, where the contract value meets or exceeds applicable contract value thresholds, by Chapter 19 of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The RFP process is a non-binding RFP which includes a consecutive negotiation process. The service provider may be requested to provide other related services to meet OPB needs during the term.
