Risk Analysis of Human Trafficking, Forced Labour, and Child Labour in Public Works and Government Services Canada’s (PWGSC’s) Procurement Supply Chains

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) This requirement is for: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) Important Notice In view of the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation, Canada is conducting this competitive solicitation process in accordance with the recommendations of Canada's Public Health Agency. A notification will be issued should the solicitation process be interrupted due to COVID-19. Please note that the NPP MUST be published simultaneously with the issuance of the invitation to suppliers. Important Contracting Requirements: In order to contract with the Government of Canada, Canadian-based suppliers as well as foreign suppliers are required to have a procurement business number before contract award from the Canada Revenue Agency. Proposed period of contract: PWGSC intends to award only one contract for the duration of the work that will be from date of contract award to May 31st 2021.  Number of Contracts: 1 Solicitation Method: Competitive Trade Agreements: Not applicable. Tendering Procedure: Selective This requirement is open only to those suppliers who demonstrated a clear understanding of the requirement and its challenges during the Request for Information stage (Reference number: PW-20-00904180). The following suppliers have been invited to submit a proposal in response to the competitive solution-based Request for Proposal, in no particular order:

BSR ELEVATE Limited FRDM Intertek Just Governance Group PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Rights Lab Risk Sciences International Inc. Verité

Description of the Requirement: The Government of Canada has committed to addressing the risks to human trafficking for labour exploitation in federal procurement supply chains under the National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking (National Strategy). PWGSC, the principal purchaser of goods and services for the Government of Canada, is looking for a team of resources who can complete the first step in meeting this commitment; that is, conducting a risk analysis of human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour in PWGSC’s procurement supply chains. This will inform the development of strategies to fulfill PWGSC’s commitments under the National Strategy. Security Requirements: There are no security requirements associated with the requirement.  Location of Work: There is no requirement to work at any specific site and it is expected that the Contractor and team member(s) will conduct the majority of the work on their premises. Inquiries: Inquiries regarding this Request for Proposal (RFP) requirement must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority named above. RFP documents will be e-mailed directly from the Contracting Authority to the suppliers who are being invited to bid on this requirement. BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT “BUYANDSELL.GC.CA” IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement.