ABOUT FCC
FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture and food lender, dedicated to the industry that feeds the world. FCC employees are committed to the long-standing success of those who produce and process Canadian food by providing flexible financing, AgExpert business management software, information and knowledge. FCC provides a complement of expertise and services designed to support the complex and evolving needs of food businesses. As a financial Crown corporation, FCC is a stable partner that reinvests profits back into the industry and communities it serves. For more information, visit fcc.ca.
RFP CONTACT
Ronke Niagwan
Procurement Manager
Farm Credit Canada
procurement@fcc.ca
RFP SCOPE
FCC currently uses a third-party filtering tool for name screening against the World-Check data file. FCC is releasing this RFP to select a new technology solution that offers enhanced features and greater flexibility. We currently name screen approximately 140,000 total names per week and 160,000 unique names per year and expect these volumes to continue to grow.
FCC’s existing filtering tool is integrated with lending systems through an API that indicates whether any name screening alerts are returned. If alerts are returned, employees resolve them directly within the third-party tool, rather than within FCC’s own lending system. FCC is seeking a new product that supports both an API and a user interface. This dual capability will provide FCC with the option to either build an integrated solution or continue using the existing user interface (UI) to resolve alerts.
FCC performs name screening for customers prior to loan approval and conducts batch screening of its entire customer portfolio on a weekly basis. The process of screening and resolving alerts has required significant effort and time investment, particularly concerning the existing customer base. As a result, FCC aims to migrate the results from the current system to the new product to avoid reworking and resolving these alerts again.
FCC is looking for a single proponent that will provide both a data file and a comprehensive name screening solution that integrates seamlessly with FCC’s existing systems and enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of FCC’s name screening process. The successful proponent would also implement and migrate any data to the new Platform. FCC reserves the right to award the RFP scope of service to one or multiple Proponents.
In scope for delivery with this RFP:
• Customer Name Screening – designated persons and sanctions screening at the time of customer onboarding as well as ongoing recurring screening.
• Data Integration – integrating our customer data into the system, triggering screening (initial and ongoing) and receiving/resolving alerts programmatically (through integration/APIs).
• Implementation – implementation of the solution with the teams at FCC including calibration, screening configurations, and workflow.
Not in scope for delivery, but we want to understand if your solution includes these capabilities for potential future implementation purposes:
• Identity Verification – digital verification of customer identity to meet FINTRAC requirements.
• Adverse Media Screening – screening for non-financial crime risks like ESG, animal-welfare, labour issues, and general reputation risks.
More details of scope are included in the RFP document.
RFP PARTICULARS
- All conditions for Proponent participation are included in the RFP documents.
- Duration of Contract: included in the RFP (may be up to 10 years).
- Options: Not applicable.
- Estimated Quantity of Goods or Services: Not applicable.
- Timeframe of Delivery of Goods or Services: Not applicable.
RFP SCHEDULE
- RFP Release Date: January 28, 2025
- Proponent Questions Accepted Until: February 7th, 2025 at 2:00 PM*
- FCC Response to Proponent Questions Delivered Before: February 18th, 2025 at 5:00PM*
- RFP Demo for shortlisted Proponents: Tentatively the week of March 24, 2025*
- RFP Closing Date/Time: February 28th, 2025 at 2:00PM*
NOTE: All times are CST – Saskatchewan. The above dates are subject to change at the sole discretion of FCC. Any changes to the RFP Schedule will be communicated to all Proponents via amendment on MERX.
* As part of the evaluation process, Demos may or may not take place during the scheduled tentative period above. This decision will be based on the specific requirements and circumstances of the evaluation.
RFP PROCESS CONSIDERATIONS
- This opportunity is covered under the provisions of Chapter 5 (Government Procurement) of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and Chapter 19 (Government Procurement) of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
- FCC is subject to the Official Languages Act (Canada). Proponents may choose to respond to this RFP in their official language of choice (English or French).
- This opportunity notice references a non-binding, competitive RFP, and is not a call for tenders. FCC is not obligated to proceed with the Work described in the RFP Scope and may cancel the RFP at any time. FCC’s procurement process allows for consecutive or concurrent negotiations between FCC and one (1) or multiple Proponents, prior to awarding a Contract.
MERX ELECTRONIC BIDDING SYSTEM
- This Request for Proposals (RFP), including any attachments and amendments to such RFP, is available for download by the Proponent on MERX. MERX is a Canadian Public Tenders electronic bidding system accessible at https://www.merx.com. It is the sole responsibility of the Proponent to ensure its compatibility with MERX.
- Proponent proposals MUST be submitted electronically through MERX, preferably in a PDF or MS Word file, prior to the RFP Closing Date/Time specified in the RFP. Proposals submitted in other formats, by other methods or through any other means, or after the RFP Closing Date/Time specified in the RFP, may be rejected by FCC.
PRIORITY OF DOCUMENTS
In the event there are any discrepancies between this opportunity notice and the information on the MERX website proper, this opportunity notice shall take precedence.
