Internal Audit Services

The Great Lakes Pilotage Authority Canada (GLPA) has issued solicitation GLPA-1000048 to secure external internal audit services for a four-year period from 2027 to 2030, with a one-year renewal option at GLPA’s sole discretion. The contract aims to establish a professional services agreement with an independent firm capable of delivering risk-based internal audit and advisory services aligned with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ International Professional Practices Framework and GLPA’s Internal Audit Charter. Deliverables will focus on auditing key functional areas detailed in Schedule A, with performance expected to meet Generally Accepted Internal Auditing Standards and practices consistent with the Office of the Auditor General. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 29, 2026, to a designated email address, and must be split into two separate packages: a technical submission excluding financial information, and a financial submission detailing day rates and total costs for personnel roles including Partner, Manager, Senior Auditor, and Auditor, capped at 40 days per year for a total of 160 days over the base term, for an estimated cost of $2,550 excluding HST. Evaluation is based on a 110-point scale, with the technical submission weighted at 70 points and requiring a minimum score of 45 to qualify for financial evaluation. Key technical criteria include relevant audit experience in marine pilotage or Crown entities, team qualifications, work planning, and advisory value-add, while financial evaluation considers professional fees and Canadian supplier preference. The contractor must maintain professional liability insurance of at least $5 million, hold required certifications such as CIA, CPA, or CISA, and cannot subcontract without GLPA’s consent. Key personnel listed in the proposal may not be replaced without prior written approval, and any conflict of interest must be disclosed immediately. All submissions must be truthful, with false statements leading to automatic disqualification. Performance is to occur across Canada, primarily in Ontario, Quebec, and Manitoba, with the contracting office located in Cornwall, Ontario. The agreement will be governed by a Master Services Agreement, and invoicing must include the contractor’s GST/HST registration number. No federal acquisition regulation clauses are incorporated; instead, the contract uses internal section numbering with placeholder-based terms regarding termination, indemnity, non-solicitation, and intellectual property. No UEI or CAGE codes are required, though a CRA Business Number must be provided. The evaluation follows a trade-off method where technical excellence justifies higher pricing