RELOCATION ASSISTANCE - CAF

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Competitive Procurement Strategy: Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: Yes Nature of Requirements:

Canadian Armed Forces Relocation Program

This Request for Proposal (RFP) follows a series of industry engagement activities under the Government of Canada Relocation Support Services procurement initiative, Client Reference No. 24062-140087.

Summary

(a) This bid solicitation is being issued to satisfy the requirements of the Canadian Armed Forces (the "Client") for its Relocation Program.

It is anticipated that this solicitation will result in the award of 1 contract for an initial contractperiod of 6.5 years, plus 2 one-year irrevocable options allowing Canada to extend the term of the contract.

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Relocation Program (RP) is a unique program that provides CAF Members and their families assistance to relocate. The program offers flexibility to the CAF Members who must relocate to a new location in response to operational requirements.

The Contractor will administer the provision of relocation services described in Annex A to CAF Members (i.e. transferees). The administration of relocation services includes but is not limited to: advisory services (e.g. information on relocation benefits, relocation planning, etc.), financial processing/tracking/reporting, and creation and maintenance of a list of thirdparty service providers (e.g. realtors, home inspectors, lawyers/notaries, etc.) that includes service standards and guaranteed ceiling prices.

This service delivery concept will provide CAF Members with professional advice, information, and assistancethroughout every step of the relocation, with the aim of presenting them every reasonable opportunity to maximize the benefits available under the CAF RP.

The CAF RP has a core funding envelope for the direct reimbursement of expenditures over which the CAF Member has little control when relocating. Further, the Program provides a flexible approach so that a CAF Member can customize associated benefits according to their situation and family circumstances.

The CAF Member will be responsible formaking the decision to accept or reject advice provided by the Contractor. All advice given must be recorded and documented on the CAF Member’s file.

The CAF RP Contract does not include provision for the physical movement of household goods and effects, which are managed under separate contracts.

(b) There are security requirements associated with this requirement. For additional information, consult Part 6 - Security, Financial and Other Requirements, and Part 7 - Resulting Contract Clauses. For more information on personnel and organizational security screening or security clauses, Bidders should refer to the Industrial and Security Program (ISP) of Public Works and Government Services Canada (http://ssi-iss.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/index-eng.html)website.

(c) The requirement is subject to the provisions of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT).

(d) The Federal Contractors Program (FCP) for employment equity applies to this procurement: see Part 5 - Certifications, Part 7 - Resulting Contract Clauses and the form titled ?Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity - Certification".

(e) The requirement is subject to a preference for Canadian goods and/or services.

Any media questions will be directed to the PWGSC Media RelationsOffice at 819-956-2315.

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.