CanadaBuys #01B68-25-1451

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking up to four qualified financial consultants to deliver financial counselling and mediation services for the Farm Debt Mediation Service (FDMS) in British Columbia. - Government Buyer: - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), 1305 Baseline Road, Ottawa, Ontario - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a professional services procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Financial counselling and mediation services for farmers in financial difficulty - Site visits to farms - Asset inventories and financial statement preparation - Recovery plan development - Creditor verification and communication - Attendance and assistance at mediation meetings - Consultants must provide services on an as-needed basis under task authorizations (up to $25,000 per task) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Up to four contracts will be awarded, each with a term of approximately 58 months (ending March 31, 2031) - All contractor personnel must meet security clearance requirements and handle protected information per AAFC protocols - Consultants must have an office within 125 km of the British Columbia border - Minimum qualifications include professional agrologist credentials, financial/accounting qualifications, and at least five years of relevant experience - Use of government-provided secure laptops is required - Payment is based on firm all-inclusive per diem rates plus authorized travel expenses - Competitive evaluation based on technical merit and price - Place of Performance: - Services delivered throughout British Columbia - Contracting office located at 1305 Baseline Road, Ottawa, Ontario

The Government of Canada, through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, is seeking qualified financial consultants to provide financial counselling and mediation services to farmers facing financial difficulties in British Columbia. The contract involves site visits, asset inventories, financial statement preparation, recovery plan development, and mediation meetings. Four contracts may be awarded for a duration of approximately 58 months starting around June 1, 2026. The procurement is conducted via competitive open bidding with evaluation based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price.