CanadaBuys #01R11-26-259

Financial Counselling and Mediation Services for Farm Debt Mediation in Ontario

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking up to five qualified financial consulting firms to deliver professional financial counselling and mediation services for the Farm Debt Mediation Service (FDMS) in Ontario. - Government Buyer: - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) - Contracting office located at 960 Carling Ave., Ottawa, Ontario - Scope of Services: - Financial counselling and mediation for farmers facing financial difficulties - Services include: - On-site farm visits - Asset inventory and financial statement preparation - Development of recovery plans - Verification of creditor balances - Participation in mediation meetings - Reporting and liaison with creditors - Services delivered on an as-needed basis via task authorizations (up to $25,000 per task) - Contractors must have an office within 125 km of Ontario's border and provide services in English or bilingually - Minimum qualifications: CPA, CFA, or relevant diploma, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience - Notable Requirements: - All contractor personnel must meet security clearance requirements - Strict confidentiality and handling of protected information - Potential future requirements for greenhouse gas emissions disclosure and reduction - Payment based on firm daily rates, with travel and living expenses reimbursed per government directive - Contract Details: - Up to five contracts awarded - Maximum contract value: $500,000 plus HST per contract - Contract duration: up to 45 months, ending May 31, 2030 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; this is a professional services procurement - Place of Performance: - Services delivered throughout Ontario - Contracting office in Ottawa, Ontario

Description

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking professional resources to provide financial counselling and mediation services to farmers facing financial difficulties in Ontario. The Farm Debt Mediation Service (FDMS) offers free, confidential support including site visits, asset inventory, financial statement creation, recovery plan development, and mediation meetings to help farmers reach mutually acceptable solutions. The procurement aims to establish five contracts for a period of 45 months to deliver these services. The selection will be based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price.

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