Services of a delegate to investigate complaints made under the Access to Information Act.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)

This requirement is for: Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada

The requirement is intended to result in the award of one (1) contract.

Description of the Requirement:
The Information Commissioner of Canada (the Commissioner) has a requirement for the services of a delegate to investigate complaints made under the Access to Information Act (the Act) against the Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada (the OIC).

The Delegate will receive, investigate, determine the outcome and report on complaints made against the OIC under section 30 of the Act, taking all steps necessary to fully investigate the complaint within a reasonable timeframe.

Security:
There are security requirements associated with this requirement. For more information on personnel and organization security screening or security clauses, Bidders should refer to the Contract Security Program of Public Works and Government Services Canada (http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/esc-src/introduction-eng.html) website.

Level of Security Requirement:

Security Requirement:
Minimum Corporate Security Required: Reliability Status
Minimum Resource Security Required: Reliability Status

Applicable Trade Agreements:

Canada–Korea Free Trade Agreement

Proposed period of contract:

Proposed initial period of contract:

The proposed initial period of contract shall be from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028.

Proposed option period:

The proposed option period shall be from April 1, 2028 to March 31, 2029.

Estimated Level of Effort:

Initial period of contract:

The estimated level of effort of the contract will be for 200 days.

Option period:

The estimated level of effort of the contract will be for 100 days.

Contracting Authority Information:

File Number: P2600126

Contracting Authority: Simon Cousineau

Phone Number: 343-548-3212

E-Mail: service@chrc-ccdp.gc.ca