Question 1

What is "Financial Consultant - British Columbia for the Farm Debt Mediation Service (FDMS)"?

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### PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW
The Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking to procure financial consulting services for the Farm Debt Mediation Service (FDMS) in British Columbia. The core objective is to provide professional resources capable of delivering financial counseling and mediation services to farmers facing financial difficulties. The FDMS offers a voluntary, private, and confidential service that facilitates mediation between farmers and their creditors to reach mutually acceptable financial arrangements. The selected Financial Consultants will conduct site visits, inventory assets, create financial statements, develop recovery plans, and participate in mediation meetings.

### ISSUING ORGANIZATION
**Organization:** Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)  
**Location:** Ottawa, ON, Canada  
**Primary Contact:** Kyle Harrington  
**Email:** kyle.harrington@agr.gc.ca

### KEY DATES
- **Posted Date:** March 24, 2026  
- **Proposal Due Date:** May 5, 2026, at 14:00 Eastern Time  
- **Anticipated Award Date:** Not specified  
- **Performance Period:** Contracts will be awarded for a term of five years, concluding on March 31, 2031.

### CONTRACT DETAILS
- **Contract Type:** Task Authorization Contract  
- **Estimated Contract Value:** Not specified  
- **Number of Contracts:** Four contracts will be awarded.

### MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- **Eligibility:** Open to Canadian Suppliers, Suppliers of Applicable Trading Partners, and Suppliers of Non-Trading Partners.
- **Legal Capacity:** Offerors must have the legal capacity to contract and provide documentation if requested.
- **Compliance:** Must comply with Canada’s Code of Conduct for Procurement and the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy.
- **Security Requirements:** There are security requirements associated with this solicitation.
- **Experience:** Offerors must demonstrate relevant experience in financial consulting and mediation services.

### TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
- Expertise in financial counseling and mediation.
- Ability to conduct asset inventories and create financial statements.
- Skills in developing recovery plans for financial arrangements.
- Familiarity with the mediation process and confidentiality protocols.

### DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Conduct site visits and asset inventories.
- Develop and present financial statements and recovery plans.
- Attend and facilitate mediation meetings.
- Maintain confidentiality throughout the mediation process.

### EVALUATION CRITERIA
Proposals will be evaluated based on a combined score for technical merit and price. Specific weighting is not provided, but emphasis will be placed on the technical approach and past performance in similar roles.

### PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in agricultural financial consulting.
- Familiarity with the FDMS or similar mediation services.
- Additional certifications in financial counseling or mediation may be viewed favorably.

This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the opportunity for potential bidders to assess their fit for the project.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is May 5, 2026 (21 days left).

Question 3

Where can I submit a proposal or get solicitation documents?

Accepted Answer

You can access the full solicitation documents and submit your proposal at: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/cb-561-7795839

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