FARM AND AGRI- BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS –   FARM AND AGRI- BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES 

ABOUT FCC

FCC is proud to be 100% invested in Canadian agriculture and food. Our employees are committed to the long-standing success of those who produce and process Canadian food. FCC provides flexible financing and capital solutions, while creating value through data, knowledge, relationships and expertise. FCC offers a complement of financial and non-financial products and services designed to support the complex and evolving needs of the industry. As a commercial Crown corporation, FCC is a stable partner that reinvests profits back into the industry and communities it serves. For more information, visit fcc.ca.

RFP CONTACT

Chris Ugochukwu Category Manager Farm Credit Canada procurement@fcc.ca

RFP SCOPE

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is seeking qualified Advisory Partners to support the delivery of expert advisory services to our clients and prospects across Canada. These services are integral to FCC’s mission of strengthening the success of Canadian agriculture by providing tailored business advice and solutions. FCC is currently partnered with a third party, a specialized advisory firm that has been delivering services to FCC clients. However, to scale and expand the program, FCC seeks additional partners who can provide expertise in areas such as financial management, strategic planning, risk management, succession planning, and other key business advisory services. The selected Advisory Partners will collaborate with FCC’s existing internal teams and network of external advisors to enhance the delivery of customized advisory services. These services are a critical component of FCC’s overall strategy to support the growth and sustainability of Canadian agriculture by offering clients innovative business solutions. This initiative aligns with FCC’s 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, which emphasizes customer-centricity, operational excellence, and the creation of long-term value for Canadian producers and agri-businesses.

For further details, refer to the RFP documents (RFP PS24-CU-018 - FARM AND AGRI- BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES, and APPENDIX A – SCOPE OF WORK - FARM AND AGRI- BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES) that are uploaded to MERX.

RFP PARTICULARS  

All conditions for Proponent participation are included in the RFP documents. Duration of Contract:  Three base year – starting end of February 2025 Options: Two option years – one year each.

RFP SCHEDULE  

RFP Release Date:  November 28, 2024  Proponent Questions Accepted Until:  December 4, 2024 @ 2:00 PM CST (SK time)  FCC Response to Proponent Questions Delivered Before:  December 16, 2024 @ 5:00 PM CST (SK time)  RFP Closing Date/Time:  January 17, 2025 @ 2:00 PM CST (SK time)

NOTE: All times are CST – Saskatchewan. The above dates are subject to change at the sole discretion of FCC. Any changes to the RFP Schedule will be communicated to all Proponents via amendment on MERX.

RFP PROCESS CONSIDERATIONS  

This opportunity is covered under the provisions of Chapter 5 (Government Procurement) of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and Chapter 19 (Government Procurement) of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). FCC is subject to the Official Languages Act (Canada). Proponents may choose to respond to this RFP in their official language of choice (English or French). This opportunity notice references a non-binding, competitive RFP, and is 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 consecutive or concurrent negotiations between FCC and one (1) or multiple Proponents, prior to awarding a Contract.

MERX ELECTRONIC BIDDING SYSTEM  

This Request for Proposals (RFP), including any attachments and amendments to such RFP, is available for download by the Proponent on MERX. MERX is a Canadian Public Tenders electronic bidding system accessible at https://www.merx.com. It is the sole responsibility of the Proponent to ensure its compatibility with MERX. Proponent proposals MUST be submitted electronically through MERX, preferably in a PDF or MS Word file, prior to the RFP Closing Date/Time specified in the RFP. Proposals submitted in other formats, by other methods or through any other means, or after the RFP Closing Date/Time specified in the RFP, may be rejected by FCC.

PRIORITY OF DOCUMENTS

In the event there are any discrepancies between this opportunity notice and the information on the MERX website proper, this opportunity notice shall take precedence.  Bidding and Documents are available on http://www.merx.com. Fees may apply; See https://www.merx.com/public/pricing for more information.