GRANT OF A SOLE-SOURCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO CENTRE D'AIDE AUX VICTIMES D'ACTES CRIMINELS DE MONTRÉAL TO ENSURE THE RECONDUCTION OF THE INTERVENTION AND PROTECTION UNIT, AT THE PRICE OF THEIR SUBMISSION, FOR A MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $150,000, TAXES INCLUDED, WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MONTREAL AND THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SECURITY RELATING TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S BUILDING SAFE COMMUNITIES FUND AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS OFFER OF SERVICES

This decision concerns the awarding of a sole-source professional services contract to the Centre d'aide aux victimes d'actes criminels de Montréal (CAVAC). The contract's purpose is to ensure the continuation of the Intervention and Protection Unit's services. The total value of the contract is capped at $150,000, including taxes, and will be awarded at the price proposed by CAVAC. This initiative is funded through a financial agreement between the City of Montreal and the Ministry of Public Security, specifically utilizing the federal government's Building Safer Communities Fund. The agreement aligns with the services offered by CAVAC and aims to provide ongoing support and protection to victims of criminal acts. The decision was made by the Municipal Council and falls under the purview of the Diversity and Social Inclusion Service.

This is a consulting contract in the security and defense and social protection sectors, with a focus on Crime Prevention and Safety Nets. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of CAD 150,000.

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 security and defense 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.