About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Toronto Police Service requires forensic accounting services for an initial contract term of five years commencing upon award. The financial crimes unit will provide operational workspace and cover operational expenses, while the awarded vendor remains responsible for salaries, benefits, and non-operational costs. Performance will occur offsite, and recommended personnel must pass security and background checks. Only Canadian onshore organizations are eligible to bid. Bidders must submit all questions by November 12, 2026, and submit electronic bids via the MERX Electronic Bid Submission System by 1:00:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, November 25, 2026. Submissions must include mandatory requirement, pricing, provisional items and quantities, TPS policies, environmentally responsible procurement, declaration, key personnel, and bidder experience forms.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- TORONTO POLICE SERVICE
- Solicitation No.
- 10001985-26
Scope of work
- Perform preliminary reviews of documents associated with financial crime investigations and criminal matters
- Provide oral and written assessments, opinions, and recommendations to assist in preparing documentary evidence
- Prepare accounting schedules in a manner acceptable to the court
- Assist investigators with source document identification, schedules, graphs, charts, reports, and statements of facts
- Present accounting evidence before the courts with efficient and effective testimony
- Attend meetings with Crown Attorneys and investigating officers to discuss evidence presentation and defense theories
- Attend meetings with Crown Attorney and Defence Counsel to assist in matters of disclosure
- Meet with victims or suspects at off-site locations with officers for witness interview clarification
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Appendix B – Pricing Submission Form (Part A - Certified Professional Accountant Services) | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be a Certified Professional Accountant (CA)
- Must have support staff within home firm to review and sign off on completed work
- Senior manager(s) must be Certified in Financial Forensics for Evidence and Court Purposes by the AICPA
- Must be computer literate in relation to current computer business applications
- Must successfully pass the TPS background security check before work commences
Documents to include with your response
- Mandatory Requirements Form
- Pricing Submission Form
- Provisional Items and Quantities Form
- TPS Policies Form
- Environmentally Responsible Procurement Form
- Declaration Form
- Key Personnel form
- Bidder’s Experience in Similar Work Form
Key dates
- Deadline for Questions
- Thursday November 12, 2026 @ 1:00:00 p.m.
- Closing Date and Time
- Wednesday November 25, 2026 @ 1:00:00 p.m.
- Contract Award
- November - December
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via MERX Electronic Bid Submission System (EBS)
- Instructions
- Bids must be submitted through the MERX EBS before the closing date and time; submissions in any other manner shall be disqualified.
Contract details
- Term
- Initial contract term of five (5) years commencing upon award of the contract
- Place of performance
- Toronto Police Service Financial Crimes Unit workspace and off-site locations as required
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial general liability insurance with broad form contractual coverage and cross-liability, plus Professional Liability Insurance (Errors and Omissions), with 30 days prior written notice of cancellation.