Request for Proposals (RFP) – Absence Disability Management Services

Request for Proposals (RFP) – Absence Disability Management Services  About Farm Credit Canada (FCC): FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture lender, with a healthy portfolio of more than $36 billion. Our employees are dedicated to the future of Canadian agriculture and its role in feeding an ever-growing world. We provide flexible, competitively priced financing, management software, information and knowledge specifically designed for the agriculture and agri-food industry. As a self-sustaining Crown corporation, our profits are reinvested back into the agriculture and food industry we serve and the communities where our customers and employees live and work while providing an appropriate return to our shareholder. For more information, visit www.fcc.ca or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and on Twitter @FCCagriculture.  RFP Scope:  FCC is looking for a partner for our absence management process to help us proactively assist our employees during periods of short-term disability (STD). We would like to understand what the industry best practices are and what options are available to FCC for managing short-term workplace absences.  The intent of this program is to provide support to employees who become unwell for more than 10 consecutive business days and ensure a safe and healthy return to work.  In 2018 FCC’s average number of sick leave absences was 5 days annually which is significantly lower than the National average of 10 days as measured by Statistics Canada. At July 30, 2019, there were 24 employees on extended STD and 9 employees on LTD. FCC employs 1863 employees in 100 locations in all provinces across Canada.  RFP Schedule:

RFP issue date: November 7, 2019  Vendor questions accepted until: November 13, 2019 RFP closing date and time: November 29, 2019 at 2:00 PM

RFP Process Considerations  Vendors should note that:

this opportunity notice references a non-binding, competitive RFP, not a call for tenders. FCC is not obligated to proceed with the work described in the RFP scope, and may cancel the RFP at any time.  FCC’s procurement process allows for negotiation between FCC and one or more vendors, prior to awarding a contract.

Requesting the RFP Document: Capable vendors who are interested in receiving a copy of the RFP document are to contact: Owen McNamara  Corporate Procurement Manager  Farm Credit Canada procurement@fcc.ca  Note: Vendors do not receive the RFP document by registering for the list of interested suppliers (“LIS”) on buyandsell.ca. Vendors must request the RFP document through FCC’s designated RFP contact.