Executive Search Firm

Opportunity description

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM      ABOUT FCC    FCC is proud to be 100% invested in Canadian agriculture and food. Our employees are committed to the long-standing success of those who produce and process Canadian food. FCC provides flexible financing and capital solutions, while creating value through data, knowledge, relationships and expertise. FCC offers a complement of financial and non-financial products and services designed to support the complex and evolving needs of the industry. As a commercial Crown corporation, FCC is a stable partner that reinvests profits back into the industry and communities it serves. For more information, visit fcc.ca.    RFP CONTACT    Farid Sokolovic  Procurement Manager  Farm Credit Canada   procurement@fcc.ca    RFP SCOPE    Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is seeking proposals from qualified executive search firms to provide talent acquisition services for a variety of executive roles. The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to enter in a contract with highest scoring Proponent that can assist FCC in attracting, assessing, and retaining qualified candidates who meet the experience, education, language, and competency requirements of various executive roles at FCC.     For further details, refer to the RFP and Appendix A (RFP Schedule, Evaluation Process, Scope and Proposal Instructions) documents that are uploaded to MERX.    RFP PARTICULARS    All conditions for Proponent participation are included in the RFP documents.  Duration of Contract:  Three (3) years    RFP SCHEDULE    RFP Release Date:  August 20, 2026  Proponent Questions Accepted Until:  September 10, 2026 at 2:00PM*  FCC Response to Proponent Questions Delivered Before:  September 17, 2026 at 5:00PM*  RFP Closing Date/Time:  September 24, 2026 at 2:00PM*    NOTE: All times are CST – Saskatchewan. The above dates are subject to change at the sole discretion of FCC. Any changes to the RFP Schedule will be communicated to all Proponents via amendment on MERX.     RFP PROCESS CONSIDERATIONS    This opportunity is covered under the provisions of Chapter 5 (Government Procurement) of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and Chapter 19 (Government Procurement) of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).  FCC is subject to the Official Languages Act (Canada). Proponents may choose to respond to this RFP in their official language of choice (English or French).  This opportunity notice references a non-binding, competitive RFP, and is not a call for tenders. FCC is not obligated to proceed with the Work described in the RFP Scope, and may cancel the RFP at any time. FCC’s procurement process allows for consecutive or concurrent negotiations between FCC and one (1) or multiple Proponents, prior to awarding a Contract.    MERX ELECTRONIC BIDDING SYSTEM    This Request for Proposals (RFP), including any attachments and amendments to such RFP, is available for download by the Proponent on MERX. MERX is a Canadian Public Tenders electronic bidding system accessible at https://www.merx.com. It is the sole responsibility of the Proponent to ensure its compatibility with MERX.  Proponent proposals MUST be submitted electronically through MERX, preferably in a PDF or MS Word file, prior to the RFP Closing Date/Time specified in the RFP. Proposals submitted in other formats, by other methods or through any other means, or after the RFP Closing Date/Time specified in the RFP, may be rejected by FCC.      PRIORITY OF DOCUMENTS    In the event there are any discrepancies between this opportunity notice and the information on the MERX website proper, this opportunity notice shall take precedence. Bidding and Documents are available on http://www.merx.com. Fees may apply; See https://www.merx.com/public/pricing for more information. Procurement method: Competitive - Open bidding. Review the original CanadaBuys notice for the complete requirement, amendments and attachments.