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This Solicitation opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on July 17, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Polar Knowledge Canada’s Grants and Contributions Programs Recipient Audit

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Construction Auditing Services – San Mateo Event Center Improvement Projects
Solicitation # 2027-RFP - Informal-00183
The County of San Mateo, through the County Executive's Office, is soliciting proposals under RFP No. 2027-RFP-Informal-00183 for a qualified independent certified construction auditing firm. The objective is to perform fast-track audits for four specific improvement projects at the San Mateo Event Center: the San Mateo County Resiliency Center (SMCRC), Cypress Restroom Project, RV Park Project, and CalOES Generator Project. The selected consultant will investigate financial accountability, identify potential overpayments or unsupported costs, and verify compliance with contractual requirements. The scope of work includes reviewing procurement records, bidding processes, payment applications, and change orders, with a requirement to complete the auditing services within 60 days. The resulting agreement will have a base term of one year and will be based on the County's standard contract template for agreements under 200,000 dollars. Key deliverables for each audit include an audit work plan, document request list, preliminary and final findings reports, a management response and resolution log, and supporting workpapers. Proposers must demonstrate at least four years of similar experience within the last seven years and must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). Proposals are due by November 2, 2026, and will be evaluated on a points-based system, with the County reserving the right to interview top-scoring firms before making a final selection.
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This contract is a solicitation issued by Polar Knowledge Canada for professional audit services under Stream 8: Recipient/Contribution Agreement Audit, part of the Professional Audit Support Services Supply Arrangement. Only pre-qualified suppliers who have met specific consultant category, security level, regional, and expertise criteria are eligible to respond, and only fifteen designated organizations have been invited to submit proposals, including major accounting and consultancy firms such as Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers, BDO, MNP, and others. The contract is intended to result in the award of a single agreement with a base term running from contract award until July 31, 2029, and includes two one-year option periods, allowing for potential extension through 2031. The government anticipates requiring between four and six recipient audits annually throughout the contract term, with recipients selected on an ongoing, as-needed basis. The contract imposes stringent security requirements governed by the Contract Security Program of Public Works and Government Services Canada. All contractors must maintain a valid Designated Organization Screening at the Protected B level with approved document safeguarding, and all personnel accessing protected information, assets, or work sites must hold an approved reliability status. Contractors are prohibited from using their information technology systems to process, produce, or store protected information until they receive written approval from the Contract Security Program, after which such activities may proceed up to the Protected B classification. Subcontracts involving security requirements require prior written authorization from the same authority. Full compliance with the Contract Security Manual and the Security Requirements Check List and security guide outlined in Annex C is mandatory. The solicitation is subject to multiple international and domestic trade agreements, including the Canada-Chile, Canada-Peru, Canada-Colombia, Canada-Panama, Canada-Honduras, Canadian Free Trade Agreement, and Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreements. All proposals must be submitted by the deadline of August 7, 2026, and inquiries should be directed to Contracting Authority Katlin Fagan.

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Polar Knowledge Canada seeks pre-qualified auditors for recipient audits through 2031 with strict Protected B security and compliance requirements.

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20260383 - Arrangement de services professionnels de soutien à la vérification

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20260383 - Professional Audit Support Services Supply Arrangement NPP

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Polar Knowledge Canada
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This requirement is open only to those open to pre-qualified suppliers who qualified under the stated consultant category, security level, region, level of expertise for the following category: Stream 8: Recipient/Contribution Agreement Audit. 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. Altis Recruitment & Technology Inc. 2. Aniko Consultants Inc., Samson & Associés-CPA Consultation Inc.-Samson & Associates CPA-Consulting Inc., in Joint Venture 3. BDO Canada LLP 4. Deloitte LLP 5. Ernst & Young LLP 6. GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS GROUP LLP 7. KPMG LLP 8. Lekadir LLP 9. MNP LLP 10. OXARO INC. 11. Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP 12. RSM CANADA CONSULTING LP; RSM ALBERTA LLP; Government Solutions Group LLP - IN JOINT VENTURE 13. Samson & Associés CPA/Consultation Inc 14. Spearhead Management Canada Ltd. 15. Welch LLP Description of the Requirement: This bid solicitation is being issued for the requirement of resources under the Professional Audit Support Services Supply Arrangement to provide professional audit services under Stream 8: Recipient/Contribution Agreement Audit. The required resource (s) must provide expert advice, analysis, and independent assurance in support of recipient contribution agreement audits. Recipients proposed for audit will be identified on an ongoing, as-required basis throughout the contract period. Level of Security Requirement: 1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid designated organization screening (DOS) with approved document safeguarding at the level of protected B, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) 2. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected information, assets or work site(s) must each hold a valid reliability status, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC 3. The contractor must not utilize its Information Technology systems to electronically process, produce or store protected information until the CSP, PWGSC has issued written approval. After approval has been granted or approved, these tasks may be performed up to the level of protected B 4. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC 5. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the: a. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex C b. Contract Security Manual (latest edition) Applicable Trade Agreements: The requirement is subject to the provisions of 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 Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), and the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA). Proposed period of contract: The proposed period of contract shall be from Contract Award to July 31, 2029 with two (2) one (1) year option periods. Estimated Level of Effort: POLAR anticipates requiring approximately four (4) to six (6) recipient audits annually for the duration of the contract as well as each option period. File Number: 20260383 Contracting Authority: Katlin Fagan Telephone: +1 (555) 000-0000 E-mail address: contact@example.gov NOTE: The Professional Audit Support Services (PASS) Method of Supply is subject to quarterly refresh cycles. If you wish to find out how you can be a “Qualified SA Holder”, please contact contact@example.gov ree

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