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AAFC seeks five financial consultant contracts for Saskatchewan Farm Debt Mediation Service

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is seeking five financial-consultant contracts to support Saskatchewan farmers through the Farm Debt Mediation Service. - Government buyer - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Programs Branch / Programs Directorate. - Government contact named in the attachments: Kyle Harrington. - Services requested - Five contracts for financial consultant services, provided as needed through task authorizations. - Consultants will visit farms, assess eligibility and finances, review records, verify liabilities and assets, prepare financial statements and projections, develop recovery plans, coordinate with creditors, and participate in mediation meetings. - Deliverables include farm-visit reports, farmer-signed financial statements and recovery plans, mediation participation, and invoices. - Contract and value limits - Each contract has an expenditure limit of $500,000 plus applicable HST; the combined limit for five contracts is $2,500,000 plus HST. - Task authorizations are generally limited to $25,000 each. Payment is based on an all-inclusive per-diem rate, with authorized travel provisions. - Notable requirements - Consultants must hold Reliability Status and use AAFC-provided secure equipment and approved software. - English-language services are required; bilingual services may be requested depending on the farmer’s language choice and AAFC direction. - The service supports voluntary, confidential financial counselling and mediation for farmers experiencing difficulty meeting financial obligations. - OEMs and vendors - No product manufacturers, OEMs, or commercial vendors are named in the supplied materials.

Description

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is seeking offers to establish five contracts for financial consultants delivering the Farm Debt Mediation Service in Saskatchewan. Services are required on an as-requested basis and include conducting farm site visits, inventorying assets, preparing financial statements, developing recovery plans, and attending mediation meetings. The FDMS provides free, voluntary, private, and confidential financial counselling and mediation to farmers experiencing difficulty meeting financial obligations. The proposed contract term is approximately 61 months, with a stated period from contract award through March 31, 2032.

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