CanadaBuys #RFSO - 004258

CMHC Standing Offer for Internal Audit and Related Consulting Services

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation is seeking qualified suppliers for as-needed internal audit and related consulting services through a standing offer. - Buyer: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC; also identified as SCHL), a Government of Canada agency under Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada. The requirement is for its Internal Audit function. - OEMs and vendors: No product OEMs, named bidders, or service-provider vendors are identified. CMHC and SCHL refer to the buyer. - Services requested: Co-sourced internal audit work across planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up; specialized subject-matter expertise; and professional-practices support, including audit methodology, quality assurance, reporting, strategy, training, and data analytics. - Resource categories: Subject Matter Expert/Domain Specialist, Project Manager/Leader, Senior Auditor, and Auditor. - Potential expertise areas include housing programs, mortgage insurance, finance, actuarial services, IT, cybersecurity, privacy, risk management, and governance. - Pricing and volume: Fixed maximum, all-inclusive hourly rates in CAD are requested for each resource category across the three-year initial term and two optional one-year extensions. An annual discount may be offered for eligible pre-tax service fees above CAD 500,000. No minimum work volume or expenditure is guaranteed. - Notable requirements: Demonstrate at least three years of relevant organizational experience and at least three distinct qualifying engagements completed within the preceding five years; provide access to qualified resources; and produce accessible electronic deliverables. Bilingual English-French capacity may be required for individual assignments. - Data and security: CMHC information must be protected with Canadian data residency; security screening may be required. Prior written approval is required for AI use involving CMHC information. Work may be performed at CMHC locations in Canada, at the supplier’s premises, or virtually. - Standards: Audit work must align with CMHC methodologies, the Global Internal Audit Standards, and applicable professional practices.

Description

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is seeking respondents to qualify to provide consulting and professional services to its Internal Audit function. Selected respondents may enter a Master Agreement, against which CMHC will issue call-ups specifying the services needed. The estimated agreement duration is 60 months, and responses are evaluated using highest technical merit within a stipulated maximum budget. The services include internal audit and related consulting work, with resource categories including subject matter expert, project manager/leader, senior auditor, and auditor.

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