CanadaBuys #DC-2026-JW-04

Destination Canada Seeks Employee Benefits Consulting Services

Destination Canada (Canadian Tourism Commission), a federal Crown corporation, is seeking a qualified consultant to provide Employee Benefits Consulting Services for its workforce of approximately 140 active employees and 15 retirees. - Government Buyer: - Canadian Tourism Commission (Destination Canada) - Contact: Jennie Wong - Services Requested: - Ongoing management and administration of the employee benefits program - Strategic advice to optimize program effectiveness and efficiency - Benefits plan administration and support for renewals - Carrier and insurer management, including negotiation of renewals and marketing of benefit plans - Claims analysis and reporting - Employee communications and support for international travel insurance programs - Scope and Requirements: - Services cover both Canadian employees and international offices - Consultant must provide support for plan renewals, insurer negotiations, and employee communications - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; only consulting services are required - Selection based on technical merit and price through a competitive open bidding process - Open to Canadian and international vendors, governed by multiple trade agreements - Contract Details: - Initial term of up to 3 years, with annual extension options for up to 4 additional years (maximum 7 years) - Pricing fixed for the initial term, with increases subject to negotiation and capped by the Canadian consumer price index

Description

This solicitation is a Negotiated Request for Proposal (NRFP) issued by Destination Canada to procure qualified benefits consulting services. The consultant will support the management and administration of Destination Canada's employee benefits program and provide strategic input to optimize the program's effectiveness. The contract duration is estimated at 84 months starting approximately February 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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