CanadaBuys #01R11-26-258

Mediator Consultant Services for Farm Debt Mediation in British Columbia

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking mediator consultants to support the Farm Debt Mediation Service (FDMS) in British Columbia, providing financial counselling and mediation to farmers facing financial difficulties. - Government Buyer: - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Programs Branch - Contracting offices in Regina, Saskatchewan and Ottawa, Ontario - Services Requested: - Mediator Consultant Services for Farm Debt Mediation in British Columbia - Facilitate confidential mediation between farmers and creditors - Provide financial counselling, mediation meeting preparation, facilitation, documentation, and reporting - Use AAFC-provided laptops and approved software - Services delivered in-person, virtually, or hybrid as needed - Contract Structure and Value: - Up to four task authorization contracts to be awarded - Each contract capped at $200,000 CAD plus HST, with individual task authorizations up to $25,000 CAD - Fixed daily rates and reimbursable travel expenses for distances over 125 km - Notable Requirements: - Mediators must have accredited mediation qualifications and at least two years of relevant experience - Office must be within 125 km of British Columbia - Security clearance required for all personnel - Strict handling of protected information and compliance with AAFC security protocols - Open to Canadian and eligible international suppliers; may include future greenhouse gas emissions disclosure and net-zero targets - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned, as this is a service-based procurement.

Description

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is seeking qualified mediator consultants to provide financial counselling and mediation services to farmers facing financial difficulties in British Columbia. The contract aims to establish four task authorization contracts over a 58-month period to support the Farm Debt Mediation Service (FDMS), which offers free and confidential mediation to help farmers find mutually acceptable solutions. The procurement is conducted through a competitive open bidding process, with selection based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price.

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