FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSOR

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Tendering Procedures: The bidder must supply Canadian goods and/or services Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSOR

21210-100123/A Richard, Linda K. Telephone No. - (902) 496-5261 ( ) Fax No. - (902) 496-5016

Correctional Services Canada Springhill Institution, Springhill, Nova Scotia, requires the services of a forensic psychiatric assessor. Parole Board of Canada (PBC) and Correctional Services of Canada Policy dictate that at least one psychiatric assessment is required for any offender with a life or indeterminate sentence.

The services will be on an as and when required basis.

The initial period of the contract is for one year from date of award, with the option to extend for an additional four (4) twelve (12) month option periods, if exercise.

Security Requirement

1. The Contractor/Offeror must, at all times during the performance of the Contract/Standing Offer, hold a valid Designated Organization Screening (DOS) with approved Document Safeguarding at the level of PROTECTED B, issued by the Canadian Industrial Security Di-rectorate, Public Works and Government Services Canada.

2. The Contractor/Offeror personnel requiring access to PROTECTED information, assets or work site(s) must EACH hold a valid RELIABILITY STATUS, granted or approved by the Canadian In-dustrial Security Directorate (CISD), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC).

3. The Contractor MUST NOT utilize its Information Technology systems to electronically process, produce or store PROTECTED information until the CISD/PWGSC has issued written approval. Af-ter approval has been granted or approved, these tasks may be performed at the level of PROTECTED B.

4. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are NOT to be awarded without the prior written permission of CISD/PWGSC.

5. The Contractor/Offeror must comply with the provisions of the:

(a) Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex "C"; (b) Industrial Security Manual (Latest Edition)

The requirement is limited to Canadian services

All details of the services required as detailed in the attached solicitation.

Any inquiries must be sent in writing to the Contracting Authority, Linda Richard at linda.k.richard@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca or fax (902) 496-5016.

This office of Public Works and Government Services Canada offers service to the public in English. Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.