Audit Services - Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery and Corporate Emergency Plans & Programs

RFP-12-18

Closing Date: 07/17/2012 2:00:59 PM ET

Details:

SCOPE OF PROJECT – RFP-12-18,

Audit Services   

- Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery and Corporate Emergency Plans & Programs

The City of Burlington is seeking the services of a consulting services firm to develop a plan for and co-source an internal audit of its Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery and Corporate Emergency Plans and Programs.  These plans and programs are in place across the organization and serve to ensure the City is able to deliver its services should it experience business disruptions and respond to emergency situations. 

The successful proponent is expected to define the objectives and scope of the audit as well as the audit program and to provide qualified, experienced resources to conduct the audit. 

The proposed budget for this work is $33,000, including taxes and all disbursements.

The timeframe for this work will be from mid-August to November 16, 2012. 

ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE:

Bidders must have previously purchased this bid document and be on the corresponding Plan Takers list.  This document can be obtained online or in person as detailed below:

OBTAINING THE DOCUMENT:

ONLINE:

Bid packages are available to be downloaded from www.biddingo.com/burlington.  If you subscribe to Biddingo.com you may download the bid document directly from the site.  You may also opt to purchase a one-time download for this opportunity.  Biddingo charges an administration fee to non subscribers.

IN PERSON:

The bid request documents are available for pick up at 390 Brant Street, 3^rd Floor, Sims Square*, Finance Department-Purchasing Reception Counter, Burlington, Ontario.   See Methods of Payment below.

* Located one block south of City Hall on the S.W. corner of Brant and Elgin Street 

DOCUMENT FEES:

From Biddingo, $25.00 (incl. HST)

In person, at Purchasing Services – $45.00 Administration Fee (incl. HST)

METHODS OF PAYMENT:

Payment by credit card is required for documents available electronically.  If picking up the document in person, the City will accept cash, cheque, Interac, MasterCard, Visa and American Express.   Cheques are to be made payable to The Corporation of the City of Burlington.   Documents will not be released until payment is received.   The City of Burlington is not responsible for delivery delays via courier or mail. 

ADDENDUM:

Addenda will be posted on www.biddingo.com/burlington

N.B. It is the responsibility of the vendor to check the Biddingo Web Site for any possible addenda.

DISCLOSING BID TAKERS:

Purchasing Services practice is not to disclose the list of bid takers.  There may be some exceptions, e.g. when the bid call is related to construction. However, the City reserves the right to disclose or not to disclose this information.