Retender - Standardized Internet Tests for Staffing and Development

This bid solicitation cancels and supersedes previous bid solicitation number 1000331261 dated October 15, 2018 with a closing of December 3, 2018 at 2:00 PM EDT. A debriefing or feedback session will be provided upon request to bidders/offerors/suppliers who bid on the previous solicitation.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is seeking one or more Contractors to provide standardized internet tests on an “as and when requested” basis. Standardized internet tests will be used as screening tools to improve the quality of hiring and to streamline large-volume staffing processes, as well as leadership development assessment tools to identify the strengths and development needs of those aspiring to leadership positions within the CRA.

Standardized internet tests required to fulfill this RFP are categorized in the following four (4) streams:

Stream 1 - Internet Tests for Staffing of Entry Level Positions

Stream 2 - Internet Tests for Management Development

Stream 3 - Internet Tests for Management Readiness

Stream 4 - Internet Tests for Staffing of Management Position

Bidders may submit a proposal for any of the four (4) stream. Bidders can bid on more than one stream.

The anticipated period of Contract(s) will be for two years, with three (3) irrevocable options to extend the Contract period. Each option is for a twelve (12) month period

EVALUATION PROCEDURES

The evaluation of proposals will be performed in five (5) stages as follows:

Stage 1 – Mandatory Requirements

Stage 2 – Point Rated Requirements

Stage 3 – Financial Proposals

Stage 4 – Determination of the Bidder’s Overall Score

Stage 5 – Other Pre-Award Conditions

MANDATORY CRITERIA

The Bidder must meet all mandatory criteria applicable to this solicitation. Bids not meeting all mandatory criteria will be given no further consideration.

POINT RATED CRITERIA

Only the bids meeting the mandatory criteria will be evaluated and scored in accordance with the point rated evaluation criteria.

CONTRACTOR SELECTION METHODOLOGY

The compliant bids with the highest combined rating of technical merit (60%) and price score (40%) will be recommended for award of a contract subject to pre-award conditions being met.

COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT

To ensure the integrity of this process, enquiries and other communications regarding the solicitation must be directed ONLY to the following:

Steve Gilroy

Tel: (613) 218-3991

E-mail: steve.gilroy@cra-arc.gc.ca

Bids must be submitted in either English or French.

Bids must be received on or before 2:00PM EST, February 22. 2019

The Crown reserves the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement