Audit Services

Solicitation No.:                  J076588

Contracting Authority:         Michael Peters

Telephone No.:                  343-576-9483

E-mail Address: statcan.macsbids-smcsoumissions.statcan@statcan.gc.ca

This RFP is only for pre-qualified Suppliers for Stream 1: Internal Audit Services and Stream 3: Information Technology and Systems Audit against Professional Audit Support Services (PASS) Supply Arrangement (E60ZQ-180001/D)

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:

Statistics Canada is seeking to establish up to two (2) contracts to work with Statistics Canada’s Internal Audit Division to assist in carrying out the agency’s multi-year risk-based audit and evaluation plan.

The services will be provided on an “as and when requested” basis only.

The following companies are invited to bid:

A Hundred Answers Inc.

Aniko Consultants Inc., Samson & Associés-CPA Consultation Inc.-Samson & Associates CPA-Consulting Inc., in Joint Venture

BDO Canada LLP

Deloitte LLP

Ernst & Young LLP

KPMG LLP

MNP LLP

Orbis Risk Consulting Inc.

OXARO INC.

Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP

QMR Staffing Solutions Incorporated

Samson & Associés CPA/Consultation Inc

Spearhead Management Canada Ltd.

DURATION OF CONTRACT

From Contract Award to March 31, 2026, plus three (3) one (1) year option periods.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.         The Contractor must, at all times during the performance of the Contract, hold a valid Designated Organization Screening (DOS), 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 remove any PROTECTED information or assets from the identified site(s), and the Contractor must ensure that its personnel are made aware of and comply with this restriction.

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

RFP DOCUMENTS

Request for Proposal (RFP) documents will be e-mailed by the contracting authority to the Qualified Supply Arrangement Holders who are being invited to bid on this requirement. BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT THE BUY AND SELL ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS.

Request For Proposal (RFP) documents will be e-mailed directly, from the contracting officer, to the Qualified Supply Arrangement Holders who are being invited to bid on this requirement. Statistics Canada will not be extending an invitation to additional qualified suppliers.

A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

• None