1000183742 - Research Analysis, Research Services and Document Management Services (1000183742)

RFSO NUMBER: 1000183742

PROJECT TITLE:

Research Analysis, Research Services and Document Management Services 

The Litigation Management and Resolution Branch (LMRB) of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND) is seeking a number of suppliers (individuals) to provide research analysis, research services and document management services in support of its mandate. The resulting standing offer agreements will continue from contract award to March 31, 2019. LMRB requires two additional optional extensions of one (1) year each to this mechanism. The individual suppliers are to provide the required services in one or more of the following 3 regions: Quebec, NCR and Calgary

Stream 1 – Research Analysis, Research Services and Document Management

M1he site visits at the designated date and time. At least one representative from proponents that intend to bid must attend.

The site visits will be held on February 3rd

and February 5th

, 2015

at 10:00 . Meet

George Payne at CHI Building , 501 University Blvd East, Chicoutimi, QC. Bidders who, for any reason, cannot attend at the specified date and time will not be given an alternative appointment to view the site and their tenders, therefore, will be considered as non-responsive.

NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.

As proof of attendance, at the site visit, the Contracting Authority will have an Attendance Form which MUST be signed by the bidder’s representative.

It is the responsibility of all bidders to ensure they have signed the Mandatory Site Visit Attendance form prior to leaving the site.

Proposals submitted by bidders who have not attended the site visit or failed to sign the Attendance Form will be deemed non-responsive.

3. TENDER CLOSING DATE: Tender closing date is February 17th

, 2015 at 14:00.

4. TENDER RESULTS Following the Tender closing, the tender results will be sent by facsimile to all Contractors who submitted a tender.

5.

SECURITY REQUIREMENT FOR CANADIAN CONTRACTORS

5.1 MANDATORY SECURITY REQUIREMENT:

.1 All personnel that will be involved with the project must be security screened to RELIABILITY

status level as defined in the security policy of Canada.

6.0 WSIB (WORKPLACE SAFETY AND INSURANCE BOARD)

.1 All Bidders must provide a valid WSIB certificate with their Tender or prior to contract award.

7.0 OFFICE OF THE PROCUREMENT OMBUDSMAN

.1 Dispute Resolution Services

The parties understand that the Procurement Ombudsman appointed pursuant to Subsection 22.1(1) of the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act will, on request or consent of the parties to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process to resolve any dispute between the parties respecting the interpretation or application of a term and condition of this contract and their consent to bear the cost of such process, provide to the parties a proposal for an alternative dispute resolution process to resolve their dispute. The Office of the Procurement Ombudsman may be contacted by telephone at 1-866-734-5169 or by e-mail at boa.opo@boa-opo.gc.ca.

.2 Contract Administration

The parties understand that the Procurement Ombudsman appointed pursuant to Subsection 22.1(1) of the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act will review a complaint filed by [the supplier or the contractor or the name of the entity awarded this contract] respecting administration of this contract if the requirements of Subsection 22.2(1) of the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act and Sections 15 and 16 of the Procurement Ombudsman Regulations have been met, and the interpretation and application of the terms and conditions and the scope of the work of this contract are not in dispute. The Office of the Procurement Ombudsman may be contacted by telephone at 1-866-734-5169 or by e-mail at boa.opo@boa-opo.gc.ca.

.3 The Office of the Procurement Ombudsman (OPO) was established by the Government of Canada to provide an independent avenue for suppliers to raise complaints regarding the award of contracts under $25,000 for goods and under $100,000 for services.

You have the option of raising issues or concerns regarding the solicitation, or the award resulting from it, with the OPO by contacting them by telephone at 1-866-734-5169 or by e-mail at boa.opo@boa-opo.gc.ca. You can also obtain more information on the OPO services available to you at their website at www.opo-boa.gc.ca.

The Departmental Representative or his designate for this project is: George Payne Telephone: 418 545-5530

Contracting Authority for this project is:

Marc Bédard marc.bedard@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Telephone: 613

993-2274