M5000-24-1333/B - Psychologist(s); Edmonton or Calgary, AB

This bid solicitation cancels and supersedes previous bid solicitation number M5000-24-1333/A dated August 15th, 2023 with a closing of September 13th, 2023 at 2 :00 pm. A debriefing or feedback session will be provided upon request to bidders/offerors/suppliers who bid on the previous solicitation.

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.

Up to 2 contracts may be awarded (one contract per each psychologist). Each contract is for a period of two years from the date of contract with an irrevocable option to extend it for up to three additional one-year periods.

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.

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