M5000-24-1089/A - Psychologist(s); Edmonton or Calgary, AB

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) requires the services of up to 2 psychologists working an estimated 20 hours per week each (or one psychologist working an estimated 40 per week) to provide specialized clinical psychological assessments to address fitness for duty, disability management and performance related issues for regular and civilian members; to conduct psychological debriefings within specialized sections/deployments; to conduct psychological screening assessments for applicants to the RCMP; and provide/oversee critical incident intervention for members; and to coordinate and deliver preventative health programs in collaboration with K Division Health Services team.

The contract period will be for two years from the date of contract with an irrevocable option to extend it for up to three additional one-year periods. The anticipated start date is June 1st, 2024.

Basis of selection: A bid must comply with the requirements of the bid solicitation and meet all mandatory technical evaluation criteria to be declared responsive. The responsive bid with the lowest evaluated price will be recommended for award of a contract.

Tenders must be submitted to the RCMP Bid Receiving Unit at: NWR_Procurement_Bids@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Refer to the attached tender documents to obtain further information.

Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

The RCMP has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in RCMP contracting activities as outlined in this solicitation.

Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities . Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, bid solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party.

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