Financial Consultant - Alberta for the Farm Debt Mediation Service (FDMS)
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking financial consulting resources in Alberta to support the Farm Debt Mediation Service (FDMS). The work would be performed on an “as and when requested” basis through task authorizations. Financial Consultants would appear to be responsible for visiting farms, reviewing and documenting assets, preparing financial statements, developing recovery plans, and attending mediation meetings involving farmers and creditors. Confidentiality is a key part of the service. The procurement is intended to establish four contracts, each potentially lasting five years. The opportunity is currently listed as open and closes on November 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.; the applicable time zone should be confirmed in the official notice. The service location is Alberta, although Ottawa, Ontario is also shown in the listing, likely in connection with the federal department. This opportunity may be relevant to financial consultants or firms with experience in agricultural financial analysis, debt restructuring, financial counselling, or related mediation support. The tender summary does not provide the complete eligibility criteria, mandatory qualifications, submission instructions, insurance requirements, security provisions, or evaluation method. Review the full official tender document before deciding whether to bid. In particular, confirm the required professional experience, certifications or licences, geographic and availability requirements, contract terms, task-authorization process, pricing format, and submission deadline.The available tender document is: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/108858/csc-2627-0477-fdms-financial-consultants-alberta-%28e.pdf. Bid Maple is not affiliated with the Government of Canada, and the official notice should control if any information differs.
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- The requirement appears to be for professional financial counselling and mediation-related resources serving Alberta.
- Services will be required on an “as and when requested” basis.
- The procurement is intended to establish a Task Authorization Contract.
- The requirement is intended to result in four contracts, each for a five-year period.
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The Programs Branch (PB) of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has requirements on an “as and when requested” basis for professional resources with expertise and skillsets for the delivery of financial counselling and mediation services. This requirement is to establish a Task Authorization Contract with a qualified Contractor’s for services in Alberta. It is intended to result in the award of 4 (four) contracts for 5 (five) years. The Farm Debt Mediation Service (FDMS) offers free financial counselling and mediation services to farmers who are having difficulties meeting their financial obligations. It is a voluntary, private and confidential service that brings farmers and their creditors together with a Mediator in a neutral forum to reach a mutually acceptable solution. The FDMS Administrator will assign a Financial Consultant and a Mediator to work with the farmer through the mediation process. Confidentiality is extremely important to the quality and effectiveness of the service. Information obtained from the farmer and their creditor(s) is used for the sole purpose of mediation and is shared only among the parties involved in the mediation process. The Financial Consultant will conduct a site visit, inventory all the farmer’s assets, create financial statements of the farming operation, develop a recovery plan for the purpose of reaching a financial arrangement between the farmer and their creditor(s), and attend mediation meeting(s). When the farmer and their creditor(s) agree upon a solution, the Mediator will draw-up an arrangement
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