CanadaBuys #01R11-26-256

Mediator Consultant Services for Farm Debt Mediation Service in Ontario

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking up to four qualified Mediator Consultants to deliver the Farm Debt Mediation Service (FDMS) in Ontario, supporting farmers in financial distress. - Government Buyer: - Agency: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) - Sub-agency: Programs Branch / Direction générale des programmes - Contracting Authority: Rachael Johnston - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a professional services procurement for individual consultants or firms. - Products/Services Requested: - Professional financial counselling and mediation services for farmers facing insolvency - Services include: preparation, facilitation, and documentation of mediation meetings; site visits; financial assessments; development of recovery plans; drafting of agreements; and submission of reports and invoices - Up to four contracts to be awarded, with services delivered on an as-needed basis - Mediators must have offices within 125 km of Ontario and meet specific accreditation and experience requirements - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Strict security clearance required for all personnel - Compliance with Canada’s Code of Conduct for Procurement - Potential future requirements for greenhouse gas emissions disclosure and net-zero targets - Selection based on highest combined technical merit and price - Minimum work guarantee of 3% of the maximum contract value - Travel reimbursement for distances over 125 km - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Services to be performed throughout Ontario - Contracting and administration through AAFC offices in Ottawa (960 Carling Ave., Ottawa, ON K1A 0C6) and Regina (300 - 2010 12th Ave., Regina, SK S4P 0M3)

Description

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking professional resources for financial counselling and mediation services on an as-needed basis to support the Farm Debt Mediation Service (FDMS) in Ontario. The FDMS provides free, confidential mediation services to farmers facing financial difficulties, facilitating communication and working towards mutually acceptable solutions while maintaining neutrality and confidentiality. The procurement aims to establish four contracts over a 47-month period to deliver these services. The selection will be based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price.

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