Provision of Critical Incident Stress Management Program

Solicitation No.: F5211-150735B

Contracting Authority: NANCY PAQUETTE

Telephone No.: 506-452-3494

Fax No.: 506-452-3676

E-mail Address: DFOtenders-soumissionsMPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

TITLE: Provision of Critical Incident Stress Management Program

This bid solicitation cancels and supersedes previous bid solicitation number F5211-150735A dated May 9, 2016 with a closing of May 24, 2016 at 2:00 PM (AST). A debriefing or feedback session will be provided upon request to bidders/offerors/suppliers who bid on the previous solicitation.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

In recognition that employees may become involved in a critical incident through their work, the Pacific Region of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) established a Critical Incident Stress (CIS) Peer Team Program in 1991. The goal of the program is to provide timely, effective assistance to employees involved in critical incidents, thereby preventing or mitigation symptoms of CIS and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Program is based on and utilizes a modified Mitchell/ International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. (ICISF) model.

Fisheries and Oceans has approximately 2400 employees throughout British Columbia and the Yukon. The CISM Peer Team consists of approximately 20-25 trained peers from across the regional and from various operational groups and one Program Manager. Peers serve on the team for a two-year timeframe and have the option to renew their commitment every two years. We are looking for 1 (one) external Mental Health Professional (MHP) to complete the team.

There are, on average, about 50 incidents in a year. Most of the responses are made by the Peer Team. Approximately 15-20% of the incidents require the services of a MHP. When the MHP is involved, it may be to provide a Critical Incident Stress Diffusing (CISD) or to provide support to a peer who is leading a defusing or a one-on-one intervention.

DURATION OF CONTRACT

The period of the Contract is from date of Contract Award to March 31, 2017 with the possibility of two (2) additional one (1) option year periods.

ENQUIRIES – BID SOLICITATION

All enquiries must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority no later than FIVE (5) calendar days before the bid closing date. Enquiries received after that time may not be answered.

PROCESS AND SELECTION METHODOLOGY

The selection will be based on the highest responsive combined rating of technical merit and price. The ratio will be 60% for the technical merit and 40% for the price.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

There is no security requirement associated with this bid solicitation