Development of a Risk Horizontal Model to Support the Rail Safety and Security National Oversight Plan

The contract seeks the development of a robust, scalable horizontal risk model to support the Rail Safety and Security National Oversight Plan, targeting regulated railways and their sub-components to enhance inspection planning and prioritization. The contractor is required to deliver a functional framework, risk logic, and rail-specific requirements that align with existing rail safety and security programs, ensuring consistent integration across program areas. The model must leverage current Rail Safety and Security data holdings while remaining flexible enough to accommodate future data sources, including operator-submitted information, within applicable governance frameworks. A critical objective is to create transparent, adaptable risk measures that not only support rail oversight but also have the potential to be extended to other transportation modes under Transport Canada’s jurisdiction, promoting a unified approach to safety and security risk management. The solicitation, identified as T8080-260030, is open exclusively to Qualified Supply Arrangement Holders under E60ZT-16TSSB who meet Tier 1 eligibility criteria and operate within the National Capital Region, specializing in Business Consulting or Change Management Services. The period of performance extends from contract award through March 31, 2027, with performance centered in the National Capital Region. The requirement is subject to multiple international and domestic trade agreements, including CETA, CPTPP, and CFTA, and is governed under NAICS code 541715 for professional services. While there are no security requirements or specified packaging and marking instructions, proposals must be submitted in either official language, and only pre-qualified respondents will receive the RFP directly via email. The point of contact for all inquiries is Tania Cantin, and bidders have the right to request a debriefing within 15 working days of notification of award decisions. No contract value, pricing structure, or evaluation factors are disclosed in the solicitation materials.