Question 1

What is "RFP 451: Stream 5, Special Examination – Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation (FFMC)"?

Accepted Answer

**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**
- **What is being procured/granted?**: Professional services of one Senior Auditor/Consultant to assist the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) in conducting a Special Examination audit of the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation (FFMC).
- **Project scope and objectives**: Assist the OAG audit team in conducting the Special Examination audit according to Canadian Standard on Assurance Engagements (CSAE) 3001—Direct Engagements. 
- **Contract type and estimated value**: The contract is for a specific professional service; the estimated value is not mentioned.

**BUYER INFORMATION:**
- **Issuing organization**: Office of the Auditor General (OAG)
- **Contact details**: Corey Flejszon, Email: suppliers@oag-bvg.gc.ca
- **Important dates**: 
  - Posted: December 12, 2025
  - Due: January 6, 2026, at 14:00
  - Proposed period of contract: January 20, 2026, to March 31, 2026

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Required certifications/registrations**: Must have qualifications under Stream 5 – Special Examination under the ongoing Audit and Related Services Supply Arrangement (SA369 series).
- **Mandatory qualifications**: Experience in audit and assurance services, specifically in line with CSAE 3001.
- **Set-aside requirements**: Not specified.
- **Geographic restrictions or location requirements**: Not specified.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Key technical capabilities needed**: Expertise in audit processes, compliance with CSAE 3001, and familiarity with the operations of the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation.
- **Specific technologies, methodologies, or approaches required**: Compliance with the CPA Canada Handbook—Assurance for audit engagements.
- **Deliverables and performance standards**: Final audit report adhering to the standards outlined in CSAE 3001.
- **Evaluation criteria (if specified)**: Not explicitly stated; however, appropriate experience and qualifications are implied to be critical.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- **Nice-to-have certifications or experience**: Additional relevant experiences in governmental or public sector audits.
- **Preferred qualifications**: Established track record in managing or consulting on special examinations in related sectors.
- **Additional evaluation factors that give competitive advantage**: Familiarity with the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation or similar organizations.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**
- **How proposals will be evaluated**: Evaluation will likely focus on the qualifications and past performance of the proposer related to audit services.
- **Weighting of different criteria (if mentioned)**: Specific weighting is not disclosed.
- **Past performance requirements**: Previous similar project experiences, though not detailed, will be significant in the evaluation process.

This summary underscores requirements and preferences for audit services under the RFP 451 and highlights optimal qualifications for potential bidders.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is January 6, 2026 (Overdue).

RFP 451: Stream 5, Special Examination – Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation (FFMC)

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