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Alberta Farm Debt Mediation Service financial consulting

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is seeking financial consultants to support Alberta farmers through its Farm Debt Mediation Service. - Government buyer: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Programs Branch/Programs Directorate; contact named in the notice: Kyle Harrington. - Procurement: Four task-authorized contracts for on-request financial consulting and mediation support in Alberta. No commercial vendors or OEMs are identified, and no products or part numbers are requested. - Services: Assess farmer eligibility and farm finances; visit farms and inspect assets; review financial and production records; verify creditor balances and claims; prepare financial statements, projections, and farmer-approved recovery plans; coordinate with creditors and the Mediator; and attend mediation meetings. Deliverables include farm-visit reports, signed financial statements and recovery plans, mediation participation, and case reporting/invoices. - Notable requirements: Consultants need relevant financial or accounting education/designation and at least five years of relevant experience. An office must be within 125 km of Alberta’s provincial boundary. Personnel require AAFC Reliability Status, and consultants must use AAFC-provided laptops and approved software. Confidentiality is required; English service is required, with bilingual service possible when specified. - Term: Approximately five years, from contract award through the end of the stated contract term. Work is assigned as needed through task authorizations; no option years or annual subscription are specified. - Estimated value: Not provided.

Description

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is seeking offers to establish four contracts for financial consulting services supporting the Farm Debt Mediation Service in Alberta. Services are provided as and when requested to farmers experiencing difficulty meeting financial obligations. The consultant’s work includes visiting farms, inventorying assets, preparing financial statements and a recovery plan, and attending mediation meetings. The contract period runs from award through March 31, 2032, and the solicitation has security requirements.

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