AUDIT SERVICES

Trade Agreement: World Trade Organization - Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP) Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements:

Audit Services - Low Fare Garantee

Requirement

Canada has a contract with Hogg Robinson Group plc (HRG) and their subcontractor, BMO Financial Group, for the provision of travel services for government travelers [cross reference Contract No. EP398-110362/001/XN]. Shared Travel Services Directorate (STSD), Specialized Services Sector (SSS) within Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) is the Technical Authority of the government travel service contract for Canada. Services and Technology Acquisition Management Sector (STAMS) is the Contract Authority.

The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to solicit third party services, independent of both the Government and the supplier HRG, in order to generate evidence which will permit the Government of Canada to assess whether or not the supplier under the above referenced contract (HRG) is meeting its obligations for a Lowest Fare Guarantee.

The Contractor will utilize recognized, valid statistical sampling methodology to determine the number of domestic, trans-border and international files to be audited that will provide Canada with a statistically valid audit, ensuring a high degree of accuracy.

Audits will begin February 2016 until March 2017. There will be four (4) optional years ending March 2021. Audits will be conducted on a quarterly basis.

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.