CanadaBuys #AB-2026-00555

City of Medicine Hat Whistleblower Hotline Service RFP

The City of Medicine Hat is seeking proposals for an independent whistleblower hotline service to enhance ethical governance and support its Whistleblower Policy. - Government Buyer: - City of Medicine Hat - Scope of Procurement: - Independent, secure, and confidential whistleblower hotline service - Service must support Policy No. 8046 (Whistleblower Policy) - Enables reporting of suspected wrongdoing, unethical conduct, or policy violations - Ensures disclosures are received, documented, and communicated fairly, consistently, confidentially, and independently - Promotes transparency, accountability, and ethical governance - Contract Details: - Initial term of one year - Option to extend annually for up to four additional years - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the notice - Unique Requirements: - Service must be independent from the City - Must provide secure and confidential reporting channels - Must support anonymous reporting and protect against retaliation

Description

The City of Medicine Hat is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced service providers to deliver an independent, secure, and confidential whistleblower hotline service in support of Policy No. 8046 (Whistleblower Policy). The service aims to provide a trusted reporting mechanism for employees, contractors, suppliers, and the public to report suspected wrongdoing, unethical conduct, or policy violations without fear of retaliation. The contract term is one year with an option to extend annually for up to four additional years. This initiative supports transparency, accountability, and ethical governance by ensuring disclosures are handled fairly and confidentially.

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