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GLPA Solicits Proposals for Multi-Year Internal Audit Services

The Great Lakes Pilotage Authority (GLPA), a Canadian federal Crown corporation, is seeking competitive proposals for outsourced internal audit services over a four-year period, with an option for a one-year renewal. - Government Buyer: - Great Lakes Pilotage Authority (GLPA), Finance Manager: Jean Marie Vianney Mubano - Scope of Services: - Risk-based internal audit and advisory services, including: - Strategic and annual audit planning - Compliance, operational, financial, and IT audits - Governance and internal controls review - Audit reporting, monitoring, and follow-up - Advisory consulting, fraud investigations, and quality assurance - Services must adhere to the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework and the GLPA Internal Audit Charter - Professional designations required: CPA, CIA, or CISA - Service Delivery Requirements: - Estimated 40 billable days per year (160 days over four years) - One major audit (20-25 days) and two minor audits annually - Services delivered primarily remotely, with some onsite activities (e.g., interviews, facility visits) - Flexibility for additional work via contract amendments - Notable Requirements: - Demonstration of financial capacity (audited/unaudited statements or bank letter) - $5 million Errors and Omissions insurance - Pricing must exclude travel costs (to be reimbursed separately) - Open to all qualified firms; selection based on combined technical merit and price - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a professional services procurement - Trade Agreements: - Procurement governed by Canadian trade agreements

Description

The Great Lakes Pilotage Authority (GLPA) is soliciting proposals for internal audit services to be provided 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 starting January 1, 2027. The procurement method is competitive open bidding with selection based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price.

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