Request for Standing Offer (RFSO) Abstract: Contracts Management Training Services

	The Government of Canada is now providing funding so that potential suppliers can access electronic documentation relating to federal opportunities on the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) free of charge. GETS supports the federal government’s sustainable development practices as it encourages moving procurement from a paper-based to an expanded electronic service.
	GC Documents may not be redistributed, in whole or in part, in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the Minister of the Department of Public Works and Government Services, except to the extent permitted by the Copyright Act.

Print-friendly Version




Associated Components:	Order	Document Request List:	N/A

Contracts Management Training Services

Disclaimer

Header

	Reference Number	185635
	Solicitation Number	2009-CC1510-CON
	Organization Name	Agence canadienne de développement international Canadian International Development Agency
	Source ID	FD.DP.QC.17839.C7894
	Associated Components	Yes

Dates

	Published	2009-11-09
	Revised	2010-01-15
	Closing	2010-01-19 02:00 PM Eastern Standard Time EST

Details

	Category	Educational and Training Services
	GSINS	R019F: CONSULTING SERVICES U004A: MANAGEMENT TRAINING U006C: TECHNICAL / VOCATIONAL TRAINING U008A: TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS U008C: TRAINING DESIGN U008D: CONDUCT OF TRAINING U099Y: EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
	Region of Delivery	National Capital Region
	Region of Opportunity	National Capital Region
	Agreement Type	Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
	Tender Type	Request for Standing Offer (RFSO)
	Estimated Value	$500,001 - $1,000,000
	Solicitation Method	Open

Notice Description

	Contracts Management Training Services INVITATION The purpose of this notice is to invite formal costed proposals from eligible Firms. The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is seeking to retain the services of a maximum of six (6) Firms to deliver a contracting management program. The program includes, but is not limited to, the following courses: Essentials of Contracting, Writing Terms of Reference, Proposal Solicitation and Evaluation, Grants and Contributions Management: - Up to three (3) Firms will be selected to negotiate a Standing Offer Arrangement for the provision of services under Stream 1: Analysis, development, design conception services. The amount allocated to each Standing Offer Arrangement will not exceed $200,000 excluding GST. - Up to three (3) Firms will be selected to negotiate a Standing Offer Arrangement for the provision of services under Stream 2: Delivery of services. The amount allocated to each Standing Offer Arrangement will not exceed $300,000 excluding GST. CIDA reserves the right to refuse any or all proposals received. Each anticipated Standing Offer Arrangement duration is five (5) years with a financial limitation for each stream. Service streams: Stream 1: Analysis, development, design conception Stream 2: Delivery of services The Firm has the option to bid on either service stream or to bid on both service streams: Stream 1: Analysis, design, and development or Stream 2: Delivery of services OR Stream 1: Analysis, design, and development and Stream 2: Delivery of services For stream 2, the Firm must submit the names of at least two (2) people in at least two (2) courses to ensure continuous delivery of services for the duration of the Standing Offer Arrangement. The Continuous Learning Section (CLS) meets the learning and career development needs of executives, managers, supervisors, and employees. To this end, CLS analyzes, designs, develops, and delivers training (classroom and online) adapted to CIDA's specific situation and the needs of functional communities. The work includes but is not limited to analyzing, designing, developing, updating, adapting, and delivering new or existing courses on contracting management for the Canadian International Development Agency. For the purposes of this RFSO, the contracting management courses offered by CLS to the Canadian International Development Agency focus on the field of contracting management. WORKING LANGUAGE OF THE PROJECT Stream 1, Analysis, development, design conception: the Firm must have a team of a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of eight (8) individuals, at least one bilingual individual (English and French) at the required level (advanced or expert) in both of Canada's official languages, to ensure continuous delivery of services for the duration of the Standing Offer Arrangement. Stream 2, Delivery of services: the Firm must have a team of a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of eight (8) individuals, at least two bilingual individuals (English and French) at the required level (advanced or expert) in both of Canada's official languages, to ensure continuous delivery of services for the duration of the Standing Offer Arrangement. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES Stream 1: Analysis, development, design conception The Firm will provide analysis, design, and development services for new and existing courses on contracting management at CIDA in the context of the Public Service of Canada. The Firm will work with the proper CLS team to ensure the delivery of analysis, design, and development services. All course analysis, design, and development services provided subsequent to this RFSO may include (but are not limited to) the following types of services and deliverables: - Needs analysis - Design - Development of material - Updating of existing courses - Adaptation of courses Stream 2: Delivery of services The Firm will provide delivery services for new and existing courses on contracting management in the Public Service of Canada. Trainers must expect to be required to combine their expertise and knowledge of the subject with their ability to train adults and to facilitate. They will work with the learning adviser or the appropriate CLS team to ensure delivery of quality professional learning experiences for participants. Trainers should also demonstrate their abilities to improve their classroom performance (communication skill and knowledge of the subject). FIRM'S PROFILE To meet the requirement of the assignment, CIDA is seeking to retain the services of a Firm with a set of demonstrated and verifiable capabilities. CIDA is seeking a Consultant with experience in adult education: The Firm must have at least five (5) years of experience in training adults. At least two (2) years must be within the past five (5) years. The Firm will provide a list of two (2) previous clients (name of firm, contact, contact's telephone number, e-mail address, project title and duration, and so on). The Firm must also make a commitment regarding the availability of qualified resources. Stream 1, Analysis, development, design conception: the Firm must have a team of a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of eight (8) individuals. For Stream 1, these individuals must have at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field (accounting, finance, business administration, commerce, economics) for this RFSO. They must provide a copy of their degree(s) as evidence. For Stream 1 (analysis, design, development), one year of experience (calendar year from January to December) corresponds to six (6) training projects (activities, courses, and/or program). Stream 2, Delivery of services: the Firm must have a team of a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of eight (8) individuals. For Stream 2 (delivery of services), one year of experience (calendar year from January to December) corresponds to at least 25 training days, at least six (6) hours a day. For Stream 2, these individuals must have at least a bachelor's degree and provide a copy of their degree(s) as evidence. For Stream 2, the Firm must submit the names of at least two (2) individuals in at least two (2) courses for each course to ensure continuous delivery of services for the duration of the Standing Offer Arrangement. TheFirm does not need to cover all courses. However, its proposal must cover at least two (2) courses. These individuals should demonstrate that their years of experience are in the field of contracting management in the Public Service of Canada (if possible) and/or demonstrate their experience with international development organizations for Stream 1 or Stream 2 (See Appendix C, Proposal Evaluation Grid). INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS Proposals should follow the CIDA standard format for presentation described in the Request For Standing Offer Arrangement (RFSO) document to be obtained through the MERX service on the Internet (http://www.merx.com) or by telephone at 1-800-964-6379. Please note, CIDA does not send out RFSOs directly to interested consultants. In order to be considered, proposals must be completed and received no later than 14:00 hrs, Eastern Standard Time (EST), on closing date, CIDA Bid Receiving Unit, at the Central Mail Room, 1st Floor, 200 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0G4. PROPOSALS SUBMITTED VIA FACSIMILE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. INQUIRIES Questions relating to this notice must be directed IN WRITING to: Ghyslaine Jalbert Contracting Officer Contracts Management Division Chief Financial Officer Branch Canadian International Development Agency 200 Promenade du Portage Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0G4 Fax: (819) 994-5395 Email: Ghyslaine.Jalbert@acdi-cida.gc.ca Web site: www.acdi-cida.gc.ca

Contact(s)

Client Agency

	Name	JALBERT, Ghyslaine -Agente de contrats
	Address	200, promenade du Portage
	City	Gatineau
	State / Province	QC
	Postal Code	K1A OG4
	Phone	(819)000-0000
	Fax	(819)994-5395
	Email	ghyslaine.jalbert@acdi-cida.gc.ca
	Website URL

Print-friendly Version




Associated Components:	Order	Document Request List:	N/A

Preview Associated Components

Item

Description

Language

No. of Pages

Format

No. of Files

File Size

Additional Information

Print-friendly Version

Note: Web site links will be displayed when available. If you click a web site link, you will be connected to another web site. Your MERX session will timeout after 20 minutes of inactivity. Should this occur, please return to the MERX home page and log in to MERX again.

MERX is licensed to distribute notices and other documentation relating to Government of Canada procurement opportunities (GC Documents). All GC Documents are subject to copyright. GC Documents may not be redistributed, in whole or in part, in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the Minister of the Department of Public Works and Government Services, except to the extent permitted by the Copyright Act. Without limiting the foregoing, no party may republish any GC Document on the Internet, or sell any copy of a GC Document, or sell the right to access any GC Document without such written permission. The information contained in all GC Documents is provided solely for the purpose of bidding on or responding to the subject requirements and cannot be relied upon for any other purpose.