Canine Program

This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada, Nova Institution, Truro, NS

Trade agreement: This procurement is not subject to any trade agreements

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 programs for inmates to assist them in changing their criminal behaviors and to enhance their potential for successful reintegration into the community. The work will involve the following:

The "Pawsitive Directions Program" is intended to instruct inmates in Operant Conditioning, non-punitive dog training methods. Aversive methods will not be supported.

Through the training of dogs, the handlers learn responsibility, communication and self-discipline. The dogs themselves serve a therapeutic value to an often-vulnerable population.

Objectives:

To provide vocational training to inmates by managing the delivery of the Pawsitive Directions Program, thus assisting in the reduction of risk and supporting increased public safety.

Deliverables:

• Direct client delivery services based on 5 hours per day, 250 days per year. Direct client delivery is considered services of program facilitation, including the facilitation tasks listed above.
• The Contractor must prepare performance reports that outline the participation and progress of handlers on their completion of their program assignment.
• The Contractor must prepare program performance reports that outline the participation and progress of handlers every one hundred and eighty (180) days. The Contractor must also prepare reports outlining the progress of the program, including yearly program evaluations.
• The Contractor must coordinate the visits of canine specialists for instruction to the classes. Canine specialists must provide up to a maximum of fifteen (15) days of instruction. These specialists should include veterinarians, animal health technicians, specialized sports trainers, dog rescue organizations and groomers. 
• The Contractor must transport the animals to and from any veterinary appointments as required. All veterinary bills will be the responsibility of CSC. The Contractor must provide a cell phone number to the project authority for 24-hour contact in case of emergency. The Contractor is responsible for all costs related to the cellular telephone
• The Contractor must provide a monthly detailed report (in English) outlining all above listed tasks and summarizing outcomes which include, but are not limited to: number of certificates completed, number of community contacts (guest speakers and volunteers), public speaking and /or community engagements promoting CSC values and any program development. The Contractor must submit the monthly report in an electronic document to the Manager Programs and Manager Programs Assistant.
• The Contractor must acquire suitable rescue dogs, as detailed above. The Steering Committee will determine the appropriateness of dog selection, dog placement and training dogs brought on site.
• Upon completion of this contract, the Contractor must submit an evaluation of the Pawsitive Directions Program to the CSC Manager Programs. This evaluation should include but not be limited to, assessments of: skills development by program participants; participation levels; participant behavioural changes over the course of the program: resources and facilities available; community impacts; and recommendations for improvement. In consultation with the Manager Programs, Nova, the evaluation must include a review of its effectiveness in meeting the needs of the correctional strategy for federally sentenced women and the needs of the community.
• Upon termination of this contract, the Contractor will secure adoptions for all “Nova Dogs”. The Steering Committee will have final approval of the adoptions to ensure that these adoptions are conducive to the future health and welfare of the “Nova Dogs”. Adoption guidelines will be similar to those of the Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NS SPCA).
• All work will be performed subject to the inspection and acceptance by the Project Authority.
• It is understood that the Contractor may subcontract program deliverables to an individual specifically identified. The Contractor will confirm that individual is certified to provide those deliverables. The Contractor will ensure they provide other contract deliverables.

Term of Contract:

Period of the Contract: The Work is to be performed during the period of January 1,st 2021 to December 31^st, 2022 with the option to renew for four (4) additional one-year periods.

File Number: 21250-20-3569404

Contracting Authority: Lise Bourque

Telephone number: 506-851-6977

Facsimile number: 506-851-6327

E-mail: Lise.Bourque@csc-scc.gc.ca

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Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada (English or French).

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