What the buyer needs
AI summaryPublic Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) seeks arrangements for Supply Arrangements to provide Solutions-Based Informatics Professional Services (SBIPS). Suppliers must indicate whether they are bidding on Tier 1 for requirements up to $3.75 million, Tier 2 for requirements above $3.75 million, or both. Eligible suppliers must be qualified for the relevant Region, Metropolitan Area, and Tier, and must have earned at least $250,000 CDN in gross business sales in the last fiscal year. Bidders must submit their arrangements electronically through the DCC of the CPSS ePortal before the closing date, as revisions are not permitted afterward. PWGSC evaluates proposals against mandatory technical criteria, including financial certification, insurance requirements, and bidder experience. Reference checks may occur at any time during evaluation to validate submitted projects.
Scope of work
- Solutions-Based Informatics Professional Services (SBIPS)
- Tier 1 requirements valued up to and including $3.75 million
- Tier 2 requirements valued higher than $3.75 million
- Electronic delivery of draft reports, final reports, and arrangements
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| M.1 Financial Certification | Not specified |
| M.3 Mandatory Criteria (Project Experience and Reference Checks) | Not specified |
| M.4 Insurance Requirement | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Gross business volume in sales of at least $250,000 CDN in the last fiscal year
- Three (3) compliant IT and solution-based projects per Stream
- Minimum $2M Commercial General Liability coverage at RFSA closing date for Tier 2
- Compliance with the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy
Documents to include with your response
- Electronic bid submission via DCC of the CPSS ePortal
- M.1 Financial Certification (signed copy via email upon request)
- List of Names for integrity verification
- Integrity Declaration Form (if applicable)
- Former Public Servant Certification (if applicable)
- Indigenous Business Certification (if applicable)
- Grandfather Certification (Existing Suppliers only)
- Work Force Reduction Program Certification (if applicable)
- Certificate of Insurance (via email upon request for Tier 2)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the Data Collection Component (DCC) of the CPSS ePortal
- Instructions
- Bidders must submit electronically through the DCC of the CPSS ePortal by the closing date and time; only the Main Supply Contact can submit. Supporting certifications are submitted via email upon request within two working days.