PASS-SA Stream 8 – Recipient/Contribution Agreement Audit

PASS-SA Stream 8 – Recipient/Contribution Agreement Audit (P2400105)

This requirement is for: Women and Gender Equality Canada

The intent is to issue a competitive contract with task authorizations.

The following Suppliers have been invited to submit a proposal.

1. Altis Human Resources (Ottawa) Inc.
2. Aniko Consultants Inc., Samson & Associés – CPA Consultation Inc.- Samson & Associates CPA-Consulting Inc., in Joint Venture
3. BDO Canada LLP
4. Deloitte LLP
5. Ernst & Young LLP
6. GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS GROUP LLP
7. KPMG LLP
8. MNP LLP
9. Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP
10. Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Consulting Inc.
11. RSM Canada Consulting LP, RSM ALBERTALLP; Government Solutions Group LLP – IN JOINT VENTURE
12. Samson & Associés CPA/Consultation Inc
13. Spearhead Management Canada Ltd.
14. Welch LLP
15. Welch LLP, Lannick Contract Solutions inc. In Joint Venture

Description of the Requirement:
In December 2018, new legislation created the department of Women and Gender Equality Canada, transforming the former agency, Status of Women Canada, into an official department of the Government of Canada. This change modernizes and formalizes, in law, the roles of the Minister and the Department.

Women and Gender Equality Canada requires the services to provide support to the Manager of the Center of Expertise Internal Controls on Grants and Contributions (G&C) Management for four to six (4-6) selected Contribution Agreements financial audits per year, through the Professional Audit Support Services (PASS) Supply Arrangement (SA) method of supply, for Stream 8 – Recipient/Contribution Agreement Audit - with the applicable resource categories, all at Senior level, i.e. Partner Managing Director, Project Manager/Leader and Senior Auditor, in accordance with the Evaluation criteria grid, as part of the bid solicitation package, attached.

This contract will support WAGE to ensure proper Risk Management strategies.

As a result of this change the department has seen a significant budget increase in program funding leading to an increase in Contribution Agreements and the need for support in conducting audits.

Security Requirement:
Company Minimum Security Level Required: Protected B
Resource Minimum Security Level Required: Protected B

Applicable Trade Agreements:
• Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
• Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
• Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
• Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (CColFTA)
• Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
• Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement (CHFTA)
• Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
• Canada-Panama Free trade agreement (CPanFTA)
• Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
• Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA)
• Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)
• World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP)

Proposed period of contract:
The proposed period of contract shall be from contract award to March 31, 2024.

Option to Extend the Contract:
The Contractor grants to Canada the irrevocable option to extend the term of the Contract by up to four (4) additional one-year periods under the same conditions.

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 Identified Suppliers who are being invited to bid on this requirement. BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT “CanadaBuys” 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.