CanadaBuys #GLPA-1000048-001

GLPA Solicitation for Outsourced Internal Audit Services (2027-2030)

The Great Lakes Pilotage Authority (GLPA), a Canadian federal Crown corporation, is seeking proposals for outsourced internal audit services to support its operations from 2027 through 2030, with an option for a one-year renewal. - Government Buyer: - Great Lakes Pilotage Authority (GLPA), headquartered at 1950 chemin Montreal Road, Cornwall, Ontario, Canada - Procurement managed by the Finance Manager - Services Requested: - Outsourced internal audit and advisory services, including: - Strategic and annual audit planning - Risk-based compliance, operational, financial, and IT audits - Governance and internal controls review - Audit reporting, monitoring, and advisory consulting - Fraud investigations and quality assurance - Estimated 40 billable days per year (one major and two minor audits annually) - Major audits expected to require 20-25 days - Services delivered primarily remotely, with some onsite activities (e.g., interviews, facility visits) - Notable Requirements: - Adherence to Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework and GLPA Internal Audit Charter - Professional designations required (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) - Submission of audited financial statements or acceptable alternatives - Minimum $5 million Errors and Omissions insurance - Security clearance as specified in the RFP - Pricing to exclude travel costs (reimbursed separately) - Flexibility for additional work via contract amendments - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a professional services procurement - Contract award based on highest combined technical merit and price

Description

The Great Lakes Pilotage Authority (GLPA) is soliciting proposals for outsourced internal audit services to be carried out over a four-year period from 2027 to 2030. The services include risk-based internal audit and advisory services in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework and the GLPA Internal Audit Charter. The contract duration is 48 months with a proposed start date of January 1, 2027. The procurement method is competitive open bidding, and the selection criteria is the highest combined rating of technical merit and price.

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