CanadaBuys #01R11-26-257

Financial Counselling and Mediation Services for Farm Debt Mediation in Quebec

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking up to six professional service contracts for financial counselling and mediation services to support the Farm Debt Mediation Service (FDMS) in Quebec. - Government Buyer: - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Programs Branch / Direction générale des programmes (DGP) - Contracting authority located at 960 Carling Ave., Ottawa, Ontario - Services Requested: - Financial counselling and mediation services for insolvent farmers in Quebec - Tasks include site visits, financial assessments, mediation session facilitation, documentation, and collaboration with financial consultants - Services must be delivered confidentially, neutrally, and in French or bilingually (French and English) - Mediators must have offices within 125 km of Quebec - Use of AAFC-provided laptops and approved software is mandatory for handling protected information - Strict security clearance required for all contractor personnel - Compliance with potential future greenhouse gas emissions disclosure and reduction targets - Travel and subsistence expenses reimbursed as authorized - Contract Details: - Up to six contracts, each with a maximum value of $168,000 plus HST - Individual task authorizations up to $25,000 - Minimum work guarantee of 3% of contract value - Contract duration is 47 months (from award to May 31, 2030) - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a professional services procurement.

Description

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking professional resources to provide financial counselling and mediation services on an as-needed basis for the Farm Debt Mediation Service (FDMS) in Quebec. The service aims to assist farmers facing financial difficulties by facilitating communication between farmers and creditors through a neutral mediator to reach mutually acceptable solutions. The procurement will establish up to six task authorization contracts over a 47-month period. Confidentiality and collaboration with a Financial Consultant and Mediator are key aspects of the service.

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