10 Regional Individual Standing Offers for Leadership Assessment Services for the British Columbia/ Yukon Region, Alberta region, Saskatchewan region, Manitoba region, Northwest Territory Region, and Nunavut region on an "as and when requested" basis

This is a Request for Standing Offers (RFSO) for the establishment of ten (10) Regional Individual Standing Offers to satisfy the requirements of the Public Service Commission (PSC) for Leadership Assessment Services for the the British Columbia/ Yukon Region, Alberta region, Saskatchewan region, Manitoba region, Northwest Territory Region, and Nunavut region on an “as and when requested” basis for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of the Standing Offer Authorization, with provisions to extend the period for three (3) additional one-year periods. Any extensions of the Standing Offer period will be done under the same terms and conditions and at the rates or prices specified in the Standing Offer, or at the rates or prices calculated in accordance with the formula specified in the Standing Offer. The PSC will consider entering into Standing Offers with Bidders offering the most acceptable proposals determined in regards to the evaluation factors set out in this RFSO.

Description of Work:

The work to be provided by contractors as authorized by the Project Authority includes any or all of the following tasks:

1. Scoring “in-basket” and written exercises as part of an assessment centre or a simulation;
2. Observing behaviour during simulations (individual and group exercises) or assessment centres;
3. Taking verbatim (word for word) notes of observations and discussions;
4. Participating in role-play situations;
5. Participating in structured interviews;
6. Completing summary sheets to summarize observations;
7. Integrating assessment data (assessors share observations and reach consensus on the rating);
8. Preparing reports;
9. Administering tests and simulations;
10. Receiving candidates when they report on site;
11. Preparing and revising assessment material on site;
12. Providing feedback to candidates and departments on the results obtained with the assessment instruments used;
13. Providing clarifications and explanations on the work done and report(s) written to help psychologists give feedback to candidates;
14. Participating in information and feedback sessions to give specialized advice, lessons learned and recommendations; and
15. Carrying out other related administrative tasks on site;
16. Any other services related to the assessment of the competencies or abilities of employees of the Public Service, as requested by the PPC.