Request for Proposals (RFP) – Research and Insights Market Assessment

Request for Proposals (RFP) – Research and Insights Market Assessment

About FCC:

FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture and food lender, with a healthy loan portfolio of more than $47 billion. Our employees are dedicated to the future of Canadian agriculture and food. We provide flexible, competitively priced financing, management software, information and knowledge specifically designed for the agriculture and food industry. As a self-sustaining Crown corporation, we provide an appropriate return to our shareholder, and reinvest our profits back into the industry and communities we serve. For more information, visit fcc.ca.

RFP Scope:

FCC's internal research team engages in a broad scope of in-depth research projects for internal stakeholders. Looking to further understand the risks and opportunities for future strategy development. Selected proponents will be charged with completing primary and secondary research that will enhance or inform the research being undertaken internally to FCC; or Proponents will be engaged in standalone research projects that will meet the informational needs of internal stakeholders. While the concentration of work is primarily to be taken in the context of a Canadian lens, international research may also be required. The nature of the research varies broadly. For a complete list of requirements, refer to the RFP Scope (Part 4) for further details.

RFP Schedule:

• RFP issue date: February 20, 2023
• Vendor questions accepted until: February 27, 2023 at 2:00PM*
• RFP closing date and time: March 20, 2023, at 2:00 PM *

*Note: All times are CST, Saskatchewan

RFP Process Considerations:

Vendors should note that:

• this opportunity notice references a non-binding, competitive RFP, not a call for tenders. FCC is not obligated to proceed with the work described in the RFP scope, and may cancel the RFP at any time.
• FCC’s procurement process allows for negotiation between FCC and one or more vendors, prior to awarding a contract.

Requesting the RFP Document:

Capable vendors who are interested in receiving a copy of the RFP document are to contact:

Chris Ugochukwu

Procurement and Vendor Manager

Farm Credit Canada

procurement@fcc.ca

Note: Vendors do not receive the RFP document by registering for the list of interested suppliers (“LIS”) on buyandsell.ca. Vendors must request the RFP document through FCC’s designated RFP contact.