Basic Information

Reference Number

0000258131

Issuing Organization

ONTARIO PENSION BOARD

Solicitation Type

NPP - Notice of Proposed Procurement (Formal)

Solicitation Number

NPP 2023-012-HRS/jk

Title

Job Classification Conversion Services

Source ID

PU.OTH.ON.682763.C100252

Agreement Type

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Purchase Type

Duration: 2 years

Description

Notice of Intended Procurement

This Summary Notice and Notice of Intended Procurement is issued by Ontario Pension Board (“OPB”) for procurements covered by the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and/or the Comprehensive Economic and 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 St. West, Suite 2200
Toronto ON M5H 3X6

2. Contact Information
RFP Contact: Michelle Zhu, Manager, Procurement
Email: michelle.zhu@opb.ca

3. How to Obtain Relevant Documents
OPB is posting the RFP on electronic Canadian public tendering systems (MERX and/or Biddingo) on October 19, 2023. Interested suppliers are encouraged to monitor Canadian public electronic tendering systems for the RFP.

4. Description of Procurement
Job Classification Conversion Services
This non-binding Request for Proposal (the “RFP”) is an invitation by the Ontario Pension Board (“OPB”) to prospective proponents to submit proposals for the provision of Job Classification Conversion Services to support OPB’s needs. The requirements include the following and are further described in the RFP:

Job Classification System & Evaluation Tool
Market Analysis and Compensation Structure Review
Related documentation and presentation
Additional communication support

5. Time-Frame for Delivery, Duration of Contract and Extension Options
It is anticipated that the resulting contract will be awarded on or about December 8, 2023 and will be for a term of two (2) years.

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 November 9, 2022 at 3:00:00 p.m. local time (ET).

8. Location of Submission
Submission for this solicitation must be submitted at one (1) of the online tendering platforms set out above (i.e., Biddingo or Merx) on or before the Submission Deadline. The proponent is advised to allow for sufficient time in the preparation and submission of its proposal to ensure its proposal is submitted well before the Submission Deadline. Proposals cannot be submitted after the Submission Deadline.

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.

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.
The proponent must be a Canadian Business.

This is a notice of intended procurement, no submission required.

Dates

Publication

2023/10/19 07:31:59 PM EDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2023/10/26 03:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Michelle Zhu

416-601-5556

michelle.zhu@opb.ca

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic Bid Submission

Pricing

Lump sum

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