Mother Child Initiative at Grand Valley Institution for Women

This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada, Grand Valley 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: lowest priced compliant bid.

Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business: This procurement is not subject to any set-asides for Aboriginal 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 Mother Child Initiative services to expectant mothers at Grand Valley Institution for Women.

Objectives: The Mother-Child Program is offered to provide a supportive environment that fosters and promotes stability and continuity for the mother/child relationship. It is critical to all parties involved and to the greater community that significant attempts are made to keep mothers and children connected.

Deliverables: The Contractor shall deliver various pre and post-natal support and services under the auspices of the Mother Child Program.

Expected Delivery Date: Dec 1, 2015 November 30, 2016, with an option to renew annually for up to three (3) additional one (1) year periods.

File Number: 21465-20-2195370

Contracting Authority: Shane Collins

Regional Contract Administrator

P.O Box 1174

443 Union St West

Kingston ON

K7L 2R8

Telephone number: 613-536-6127

Facsimile number: 613-536-4571

E-mail: Shane.Collins@csc-scc.gc.ca

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