Request for Proposals – Catalyst and Launch Learning Programs
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RFP CONTACT
Chris Ugochukwu
Category Manager
Farm Credit Canada
procurement@fcc.ca
RFP SCOPE
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is seeking a qualified training provider to offer learning programs to a select group of FCC customers and prospective customers.
For further details, refer to the RFP documents (RFP - PS24-CU-023 - Catalyst and Launch learning programs, and Appendix A – Scope of Work-Catalyst and Launch learning programs) that are uploaded to MERX.
RFP PARTICULARS
- All conditions for Proponent participation are included in the RFP documents.
- Duration of Contract: Three (3) base years
- Options: Two (2) option years – one (1) year each
RFP SCHEDULE
- RFP Release Date: November 25, 2024
- Proponent Questions Accepted Until: November 29, 2024 @ 2:00 PM CST (SK time)
- FCC Response to Proponent Questions Delivered Before: December 13, 2024@ 5:00 PM CST (SK time)
- RFP Closing Date/Time: December 20, 2024 @2:00 PM CST (SK time)
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.
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.
