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Reduction of Technological Debt in Legacy PHP and C Applications
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PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW
The Library and Archives of Canada (LAC) is seeking to reduce technological debt in its legacy PHP and C applications through the procurement of Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS). The core objective is to engage an Application/Software Architect (Level 3) who will provide architectural leadership, technical governance, and strategic direction for the modernization of mission-critical archival applications and their supporting infrastructure. The contractor will assess existing applications, prioritize technical debt, define modernization strategies, and develop migration roadmaps, ensuring solutions enhance security, maintainability, scalability, interoperability, accessibility, and operational sustainability.
ISSUING ORGANIZATION
Organization: Library and Archives of Canada (LAC)
Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada
Primary Contact: Anne-Marie Aubry
Email: [email protected]
CONTRACT DETAILS
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price
- Estimated Level of Effort: 500 days
- Option Years: None specified
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
- Required Skills:
- Architectural leadership and technical governance
- Modernization planning for legacy applications
- Familiarity with PHP and C programming languages
- Ability to assess and prioritize technical debt
- Development of target-state architectures and migration roadmaps
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Preferred Experience: Experience with similar modernization projects in governmental or archival contexts may provide a competitive advantage.
- Certifications: Additional certifications in relevant technologies or methodologies may be viewed favorably, though not explicitly required.
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) for TASK BASED INFORMATICS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (TBIPS) This requirement is for: Library and Archives Canada This requirement is open only to those TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders under EN578-170432 who qualified under Tier 1, under the region / metropolitan area, level of expertise and for the following category(ies): A.1. Application/software architect The requirement is intended to result in the award of one (1) contract. The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal: 1. 1511995 Ontario Limited, iPSS inc., Epi-Use Now Inc., in JV 2. Adirondack Information Management Inc. 3. Alika Internet Technologies Inc. 4. Cistel Technology Inc. 5. Dare Human Resources Corporation 6. DLS Technology Corporation 7. Idea Theorem Inc. 8. MAKWA Resourcing Inc. 9. MALARSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, CISTEL TECHNOLOGY INC., COMPUTACENTER CANADA INC. IN JOINT VENTURE 10. Maverin Business Services Inc. 11. OLAV CONSULTING CORP., MOSHWA ABORIGINAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, IN JOINT VENTURE 12. Orangutech Inc. 13. Prologic Systems Ltd. 14. Tato Recruiting Inc. 15. TEKSYSTEMS CANADA CORP./SOCIÉTÉ TEKSYSTEMS CANADA 16. The Halifax Computer Consulting Group Inc. Description of the Requirement: The Department of Library and Archives Canada has a requirement for Application/Software Architect, Level 3, to support the Reduction of Technological Debt in Legacy PHP and C Applications. The Contractor’s resource shall provide architectural leadership, technical governance, strategic direction, and modernization planning for mission-critical archival applications and supporting infrastructure. The Contractor’s resource shall assess existing legacy applications, identify and prioritize technical debt, define modernization strategies, establish target-state architectures, develop migration roadmaps, provide technical leadership, and oversee architectural alignment throughout modernization initiatives. The resource shall ensure that proposed solutions support business continuity while improving security, maintainability, scalability, interoperability, accessibility, and operational sustainability. The Contractor’s resource shall act as the architectural authority for the initiatives described in this Statement of Work and provide recommendations, standards, guidance, reviews, and governance throughout the engagement. Security: There are security requirements associated with this requirement. Please note that SA Holders do not need to have the required clearance to submit a bid. For additional information, consult Part 6 - Security, Financial and Other Requirements, and Part 7 – Resulting Contract Clauses. For more information on personnel and organization security screening or security clauses, Bidders should refer to the Contract Security Program of Public Works and Government Services Canada (http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/esc-src/introduction-eng.html) website. Level of Security Requirement: Security Requirement: Library and Archives Canada SRCL #5Z011-26-0255 Minimum Corporate Security Required: Reliability Minimum Resource Security Required: Reliability Document Safeguarding Security Level Required: NA Applicable Trade Agreements: The requirement is subject to the provisions of the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA), the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA), the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (CColFTA), the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement (CPanFTA), the Canada-Honduras Free-Trade Agreement, the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA), the Agreement on Trade Continuity between Canada and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA). Proposed period of contract: The proposed period of contract shall be from August 1st, 2026 to July 31st, 2028 Estimated Level of Effort: The estimated level of effort of the contract will be for 500 days. Contracting Authority Information: File Number: 5Z011-2026-0255 Contracting Authority: Anne-Marie Aubry Phone Number: 343-991-1456 E-Mail: [email protected] Inquiries: Inquiries regarding this Request for Proposal (RFP) requirement must be submitted to the Contracting Authority named above. RFP documents will be e-mailed directly by the Contracting Authority to the Qualified Supply Arrangement Holders who are being invited to bid on this requirement. BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT “CANADABUYS.CANADA.CA” ” IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language. Debriefings: Bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within 15 working days from receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person. NOTE: Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) Method of Supply is refreshed on a quarterly basis. If you wish to find out how you can be a “Qualified SA Holder”, please contact [email protected]
Additional Information
Source
canadabuys
Status
closed
Procurement Method
Competitive - Selective tendering
Procurement Category
Services
Selection Criteria
Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price
Regions of Opportunity
Canada
Regions of Delivery
National Capital Region (NCR)
Reference Number
cb-708-42674199
Amendment Number
003
Contracting Entity
Library and Archives of Canada (LAC)
Contact Name
Isabelle Legault
Contact Email
Contact Phone
+13439911262
Contact Country
Canada
Organization City
Gatineau
Organization Province / State
QC
Organization Country
Canada
Last Updated
July 30, 2026
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