CanadaBuys #CMHC-SCHL-RFSA-DAMA-4175

CMHC Solicits Canadian Legal Services for Five-Year Master Retainer Agreement

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the Government of Canada's National Housing Agency, is seeking Canadian legal service providers for a five-year Master Retainer Agreement to supply legal services across a broad range of law categories. - Government Buyer: - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) - Offices: Legal Affairs and Procurement, Ottawa, Ontario - Services Requested: - Legal services in ten categories: - General Corporate and Commercial Advisory - Employment, Labour, Pension and Benefits - Litigation and Dispute Resolution - Commercial and Finance Transactions - Real Estate - Default Management and Prevention - Indigenous Law - Capital Markets/Financial Markets - Information Technology - Other legal services as required - Services to be provided by partners, associates, articling students, and paralegals - Work primarily performed remotely for CMHC's Ottawa head office - Notable Requirements: - Open only to Canadian suppliers registered with Public Works and Government Services Canada - Compliance with RCMP standards for data protection (Protected B) - Mandatory insurance levels based on firm size - Strict confidentiality, security, and compliance requirements - Adherence to CMHC's travel and security policies - No guaranteed volume or exclusivity; contracts may be directed or competed under the arrangement - Hourly rate submissions for various legal resource levels; annual rate adjustments capped at 3% or inflation - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a service-based procurement

Description

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is seeking prospective respondents to provide legal services across various areas of law including corporate, employment, litigation, finance, real estate, indigenous law, and more. The procurement is for a Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA) with a contract duration of 60 months. Selected respondents will enter into a Master Retainer Agreement and may be invited to provide services through directed contracts or competitive processes. The procurement is open to Canadian suppliers and follows a competitive traditional procurement method.

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