AWARD A CONTRACT TO MR. ANDRÉ COMEAU, OF DHC AVOCATS INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ETHICS ADVISORY SERVICES TO ELECTED OFFICIALS AND CABINET STAFF OF THE CITY OF MONTREAL - TOTAL EXPENDITURE OF $147,576.16, TAXES INCLUDED - PUBLIC TENDER 25-20868 (2 BIDDERS) / APPROVE A DRAFT AGREEMENT FOR THIS PURPOSE

This item concerns the award of a contract to ME ANDRÉ COMEAU, representing DHC AVOCATS INC., to provide professional ethics advisory services. These services are intended to support elected officials and members of the cabinet staff within the City of Montreal, ensuring adherence to ethical standards. The total expenditure for these professional services is $147,576.16, inclusive of taxes. The contract was awarded following Public Tender 25-20868, which received two submissions. In addition to awarding the contract, the decision also includes the approval of a draft agreement formalizing the terms of service. The contract is managed by the City Clerk's Service, under the Division supporting Permanent Commissions, Advisory Committees, and the Office of the City Council President. The City is fully funding this initiative.

This is a consulting contract in the Consulting and governance and public administration sectors. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of CAD 147,576.

Published through Montreal Contracts, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the Consulting sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.