To conduct financial audits of eligible costs claimed, incurred and paid by organizations that have received funding from the 2 Billion Trees program.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) for PROFESSIONAL AUDIT SUPPORT SERVICES (PASS)

This requirement is for: Natural Resources Canada

This requirement is open only to those PASS Supply Arrangement Holders under E60ZQ-180001 who qualified under Tier 1 (= $0 - $3.75M) and under the stated consultant category, region, level of expertise for the following categories:

Stream 8: Recipient/ Contribution Agreement Audit 1. Partner/Managing Director 2. Project Manager/Leader 3. Senior Auditor 4. Auditor 5. Junior Auditor

The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal: Description of the Requirement: Canada is seeking to establish a contract for Stream 8: Recipient/Contribution Agreement Audits. The resources described are required on an “as and when requested” basis through the issuance of Task Authorizations.

1. Altis Recruitment & Technology Inc. 2. Aniko Consultants Inc., Samson & Associés-CPA Consultation Inc.-Samson & Associates CPA-Consulting Inc., in Joint Venture 3. BDO Canada LLP 4. Deloitte LLP 5. Ernst & Young LLP 6. GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS GROUP LLP 7. KPMG LLP 8. MNP LLP 9. OXARO INC. 10. Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP 11. RSM CANADA CONSULTING LP; RSM ALBERTA LLP; Government Solutions Group LLP – IN JOINT VENTURE 12. Samson & Associés CPA/Consultation Inc 13. Spearhead Management Canada Ltd. 14. Welch LLP

Description of the Requirement

NRCan requires services of a Stream 8 contractor, to conduct financial audits of eligible costs claimed, incurred and paid by organizations that have received funding from the 2 Billion Trees program.

Security

SECURITY REQUIREMENT FOR CANADIAN SUPPLIER: PWGSC FILE No. 186123

1. The Contractor must, at all times during the performance of the Contract, hold a valid Designated Organization Screening (DOS), and obtain approved Document Safeguarding Capability at the level of PROTECTED B, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC).

2. The Contractor personnel requiring access to PROTECTED information, assets, or sensitive site(s) must EACH hold a valid RELIABILITY STATUS, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC.

3.The Contractor MUST NOT utilize its facilities to process, produce, or store PROTECTED information or assets until the CSP, PWGSC has issued written approval.

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

5. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are NOT to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC.

6. The Contractor must comply with the provisions of the

(a) Security Requirements Check List and Supplemental Security and Classification Guide (if applicable), attached at Annex C; (b) Contract Security Manual (Latest Edition)

7.3.1 Contractor’s Site or Premises Requiring Safeguarding Measures

7.3.2.1 Where safeguarding measures are required in the performance of the Work, the Contractor must diligently maintain up-to-date the information related to the Contractor’s and proposed individuals’ sites or premises for the following addresses:

Address: Street Number / Street Name, Unit / Suite / Apartment Number City, Province, Territory / State Postal Code / Zip Code Country

7.3.2.2 The Company Security Officer (CSO) must ensure through the Contract Security Program that the Contractor and proposed individuals hold a valid security clearance at the required level.

Applicable Trade Agreements

Canada–Chile Free Trade Agreement Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Canada–Colombia Free Trade Agreement Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) Canada–Honduras Free Trade Agreement Canada–Korea Free Trade Agreement Canada–Panama Free Trade Agreement Canada–Peru Free Trade Agreement Canada–Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement World Trade Organization–Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-GPA)

Proposed period of contract

The proposed period of contract shall be for 2 years, and 3 1-year options.

File Number: 186123

Contracting Authority :Mathew Star

Phone Number: 613-222-9067

E-Mail: Mathew.star@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca

Inquiries

Inquiries regarding this Request for Proposal (RFP) requirement must be submitted to the Contracting Authority named above. RFP documents will be e-mailed directly by the Contracting Authority to the Qualified Supply Arrangement Holders who are being invited to bid on this requirement. BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT “CANADABUYS.CANADA.CA” ” IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language.

Debriefings

Bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within 15 working days from receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person.

NOTE: The Task and Solutions Professional Services (TSPS) Method of Supply is subject to quarterly refresh cycles. If you wish to find out how you can be a “Qualified SA Holder”, please contact SPTS.TSPS@TPSGC-PWGSC.GC.CA