Toronto Bail Program

Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited
to bid
Attachment: None
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Government Objectives
Representing Best Interests/Value to Govt
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address: 
The Toronto Bail Program
27 Queen Street East.
Suite 203
Toronto Ontario
Canada
M5C2M6
Nature of Requirements: 
Toronto Bail Program

47636-156870/A
Yari, Helen
Telephone No. - (905) 615-2081 (    )
Fax No. - (905) 615-2060


1.	Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN)

An ACAN is a public notice indicating to the supplier community
that a department or agency intends to award a contract for
goods, services or construction to a pre-identified supplier,
thereby allowing other suppliers to signal their interest in
bidding, by submitting a statement of capabilities. If no
supplier submits a statement of capabilities that meets the
requirements set out in the ACAN, on or before the closing date
stated in the ACAN, the contracting officer may then proceed
with the award to the pre-identified supplier.

2.	Definition of the requirement

To provide community-based supervision as an alternative to
detention for approximately 310 low risk immigration detainees,
detained under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act,  in
the Toronto area on behalf of Canada Border Services Agency
(CBSA). 


3.	Criteria for assessment of the Statement of Capabilities
(Minimum Essential Requirements)

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to
improving work processes and reducing costs, notably by finding
alternatives to detention for low risk cases.  A pilot project
with The Toronto Bail Program (TBP) commenced in April 1996,
whereby low risk clients are released to the supervision of the
TBP.  The release of detainees in a safe and controlled manner
reduces the costs to CBSA, while providing a humane and
compassionate option where the decision to detain or release
someone must be made.  TBP, a non-profit organization, has
demonstrated sound judgement in selecting potential clientele,
and has established and maintained good working relationships
with persons under its supervision. 
 It is intended to sole source this requirement to TBP due to
its history of credibility with law enforcement personnel,
integrity, knowledge of community contacts, knowledge of the
Immigration Act, processes and procedures, and experience in
supervising formerly detained persons in the Toronto area under
the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.  

4.	Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier

Thermal Fisher Scientific Inc. is the original equipment
manufacturer, owner of the intellectual property and the only
one known supplier that can meet the minimum essential
requirements identified in paragraph 3 of this ACAN.  

5.	Government Contracting Regulations Exception

The following exception(s) to the Government Contracts
Regulations is (are) invoked for this procurement under
subsection 6 (d) - "only one person is capable of performing the
work."

6.	Cost estimate for Period of the proposed contract

The contract is estimated at $2,503,789.10 (for 2 years), Goods
and Services Tax or Harmonized Sales Tax is extra, if applicable
for the period from April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2016.  The
contract will include options to extend the contract by 2 - 12
month periods.

7.	Name and address of the pre-identified supplier

The Toronto Bail Program (TBP), 27 Queen Street, East, Suite
203, Toronto, Ontario  M5C 2M6

8.	Suppliers' right to submit a statement of capabilities

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available
to provide the goods, services or construction services
described in the ACAN may submit a statement of capabilities in
writing to the contact person identified in this notice on or
before the closing date of this notice. The statement of
capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the
advertised requirements.

12.	Closing date for a submission of a statement of capabilities

The closing date and time for accepting statements of
capabilities is 11 March 2014 at 2:00 PM.

13.	Inquiries and submissions of statements of capabilities

Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to:

Helen Yari
33 City Centre Drive - Suite 480C, Mississauga, Ontario L5B2N5
Telephone: 905-615-2081
Facsimile: 905-615-2060
E-mail: helen.yari@pwgsc.gc.ca


Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate
with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any
questions concerning this requirement, contact the contracting
officer identified above.

An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows departments and
agencies to post a notice, for no less than fifteen (15)
calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it
intends to award a good, service or construction contract to a
pre-identified contractor. If no other supplier submits, on or
before the closing date, a Statement of Capabilities that meets
the requirements set out in the ACAN, the contracting authority
may then proceed with the award.  However, should a Statement of
Capabilities be found to meet the requirements set out in the
ACAN, then the contracting authority will proceed to a full
tendering process.

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available
to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a
statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person
identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this
Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate
how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.

The PWGSC file number, the contracting officer's name and the
closing date of the ACAN must appear on the outside of the
envelope in block letters or, in the case of a facsimile
transmission, on the covering page.

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.