TBIPS - IM/IT Application Modernization Projects - Change Management and Technical Architecture

This procurement is set-aside for Indigenous Businesses.

This requirement is open only to those TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders who qualified under Tier 1 for services in the National Capital Region for the following categories:

• Three (3) resources: A.1. Application/Software Architect, Level 3
• Three (3) resources: P.1. Change Management Consultant, Level 3

The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal:

1. Acosys Consulting Services Inc.
2. ACOSYS CONSULTING SERVICES INC./SERVICES CONSEILS ACOSYS INC., PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, IN JOINT VENTURE
3. Adirondack Information Management Inc., Amita Corporation, Artemp Personnel Services Inc., The AIM Group Inc., in JOINT VENTURE
4. ADRM Technology Consulting Group Corp. and Randstad Interim Inc
5. Alika Internet Technologies Inc.
6. Dalian Enterprises and Coradix Technology Consulting, in Joint Venture
7. Donna Conna Inc.
8. DONNA CONNA INC., IBM CANADA LIMITED IN JOINT VENTURE
9. IPSS INC.
10. MAKWA Resourcing Inc.
11. Makwa Resourcing Inc., TPG Technology Consulting Ltd. in JOINT VENTURE
12. NATTIQ INC.
13. OLAV CONSULTING CORP., MOSHWA ABORIGINAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, IN JOINT VENTURE
14. SEASI Consulting Inc.
15. Symbiotic Group Inc.

Description of Work:

Title: IM/IT Application Modernization Projects - Change Management and Technical Architecture

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) has the primary (but not exclusive) responsibility for meeting the federal government’s constitutional, treaty, political, and legal responsibilities to Indigenous peoples and Northerners. Under this mandate, ISC manages and maintains the planning, design, implementation, and assessment of policies and the delivery of a variety of programs and services to Aboriginal and Northern peoples and communities.

As part of the Information Management Branch (IMB) within the Department, Application Development and Database and Data Administration (ADDDA) is engaging the project of transition and integration of the First Nations and Inuit Health (FNIH), and other special projects. In order to successfully manage and lead these projects while ensuring cost effectiveness, consistency with Government of Canada policies and guideline and the use of industry best practices, ADDDA is seeking multiple professional service resources under Tier 1.

Security Requirement: Common PS SRCL #10 applies

Minimum Corporate Security Required: Designated Organization Screening (DOS)

Minimum Resource Security Required: Enhanced Reliability

Estimated Level of Effort: 220 days per year, per resource category

Contract Duration: Two (2) years plus three (3) one-year irrevocable options allowing Canada to extend the term of the contract under the same terms and conditions. 

Anticipated Start Date: April 1, 2023

Number of Contract: one (1)

Bidders must submit a bid for all resource categories.

Similar work is currently being performed by Transpolar Technology Corporation and the Halifax Computer Consulting Group Inc. in Joint Venture under contract (value $2,000,700.00, excluding applicable taxes). However the contract includes other resource categories, such as the Application/Software Architect, but excludes the Change Management Consultant.

Contracting Authority

Name: Christine Madore

Phone Number: 873-354-1376

Email Address: christine.Madore@sac-isc.gc.ca 

Inquiries

Inquiries regarding this RFP requirement must be submitted to the Contracting Authority named above. Request for Proposal (RFP) documents will be e-mailed directly from the Contracting Authority to the Qualified Supply Arrangement Holders who are being invited to bid on this requirement. BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT “BUYANDSELL.GC.CA” IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language.

NOTE: Task‐Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) Method of Supply is refreshed three (3) times per year. If you wish to find out how you can be a “Qualified SA Holder”, please contact RCNMDAI.‐NCRIMOS@pwgsc.gc.ca