Canine Program, Nova Institution

Canine Program

This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada, Nova Institution for women.

Trade agreement: This procurement is not subject to any trade agreement.

Tendering procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid.

Competitive Procurement Strategy: Compliant bid with the lowest price per point.

Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business: This procurement is not subject to any set-asides for Indigenous Suppliers.

Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: This procurement is not subject to a Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement.

Security Requirements: This contract includes security requirements.

Nature of Requirements:

The following is a summary of the statement of work for this requirement.

The Correctional Service Canada has a requirement to provide programs for inmates to assist them in changing their criminal behaviors and to enhance their potential for successful reintegration into the community.

Objectives: To provide vocational training to inmates by managing the delivery of the Pawsitive Directions Program, thus assisting in the reduction of risk and supporting increased public safety.

Deliverables:

- The Contractor must implement a canine program at Nova Institution, similar in all aspects to the Pawsitive Directions Canine Program including, but not be limited to, classroom instruction, demonstrations and hands-on practice in the areas of history of the dog, basic husbandry techniques, including health care and grooming.

- The Contractor must provide direct client delivery services based on 5 hours per day, 250 days per year. Direct client delivery is considered services of program facilitation, including the facilitation as indicated under Contractor Tasks.

- The Contractor must complete an Interim Program Performance Assessment report on each handler every 180 days that the individual handler(s) is assigned to the Canine program, and a final evaluation report within 10 days of program completion. The Contractor must enter such reports into the Offender Management System (OMS), from the institution, and such reports must meet CSC standards. The Contractor must notify the Manager Programs when the reports are available. The Manager Programs will review reports.

- The Contractor must share and discuss these reports and any other assessments with each handler throughout the program.

- The Contractor must provide ongoing program development services and ensure program material is current.

- The Contractor must provide a monthly detailed report outlining all above listed tasks and summarizing outcomes which include, but are not limited to: number of certificates completed, number of community contacts (guest speakers and volunteers), public speaking and /or community engagements promoting CSC values and any program development. The Contractor must submit the monthly report in an electronic document to the Manager Programs and Manager Programs Assistant.

- The Contractor must coordinate the visits of canine specialists for instruction to the classes. Canine specialists must provide up to a maximum of fifteen (15) days of instruction. These specialists must include veterinarians, animal health technicians, specialized sports trainers, dog rescue organizations and groomers.

- Upon completion of this contract, the Contractor must submit an evaluation of the Pawsitive Directions Program to the CSC Manager Programs. This evaluation must include but not be limited to, assessments of: program progress; skills development by program participants; participation levels; participant behavioural changes over the course of the program: resources and facilities available; community impacts; and recommendations for improvement. In consultation with the Manager Programs, Nova, the evaluation must include a review of its effectiveness in meeting the needs of the correctional strategy for federally sentenced women and the needs of the community.

Any conditions for participation of suppliers not specified in solicitation documentation: none.

Estimated quantity of commodity: see solicitation document statement of work and basis of payment.

Duration of Contract and Time Frame for Delivery:

Period of the Contract: The Work is to be performed during the period of May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025 with the option to renew for four (4) additional one-year periods.

File Number: 21250-24-4609529

Contracting Authority: Jolaine Amos
Telephone number: 506-269-3787
E-mail: Jolaine.Amos@csc-scc.gc.ca

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