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Psychological Risk Assessment - Grand Valley Institution for Women – Ontario
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The Correctional Service of Canada is seeking a qualified psychologist to provide psychological risk assessment services at the Grand Valley Institution for Women in Ontario, under a contract spanning from February 1, 2027, to January 31, 2030, with a possible 90-day extension at the Crown’s discretion. The primary deliverable is up to 30 comprehensive psychological risk assessments annually, each required to include a detailed analysis of the offender’s psychosocial history, mental health status, prior assessments, personality and cognitive functioning, treatment needs, and risk evaluation using validated actuarial tools, all conducted during standard institutional hours and delivered exclusively in English. Bids must be submitted by Canadian suppliers only, as the procurement is not subject to any international trade agreements and is closed to foreign bidders under the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement. Proposals are evaluated solely on compliance with mandatory technical criteria and financial responsiveness, with award going to the lowest-priced compliant bid. All assessments must adhere to CSC’s professional standards and the National Essential Health Services Framework, with annual sample reviews conducted by the Project Authority; any substandard reports must be revised at no additional cost within one week of notification. Contractors must comply with stringent security protocols under the Contract Security Program, including holding a valid Designated Organization Screening and ensuring all personnel involved possess a RELIABILITY STATUS clearance; removal of PROTECTED information from the site is strictly prohibited, and subcontracting with security requirements requires prior written authorization. Insurance coverage meeting Annex D specifications must be maintained throughout the contract term, and compliance with CSC policies on health, labour conditions, tuberculosis testing, and anti-forced labour is mandatory. Financial proposals must be submitted in Canadian currency, excluding applicable taxes, and must include all travel, relocation, and living expenses related to service delivery, but must not include costs for supplies or equipment provided by CSC. Contractors will be paid via MasterCard Acquisition Card or direct deposit on a monthly basis, submitting invoices with detailed service logs, billable hours, and a list of offenders assessed. All documentation must be submitted electronically in PDF format, adhering to a 10 MB email limit, with no encryption or password protection permitted. Records must be retained for seven years after final payment for audit purposes, and disputes may be referred to the Office of the Procurement Ombud. The contracting authority is Stéphanie Gigoux, and bids must be received by July 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT via email
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