--000000000000256221061d6040f4 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Hi Analissa, Chris has approved our hiring a contractor as a Contract Specialist to assist us in identifying/securing government and healthcare contracts in Canada. Seeking your assistance to open the appropriate job requisition. The position would report to Tim Thomas, copied here. *Chad Everitt* President- East Division & Canada Mobile: 202.262.8318 [image: TheKey] ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Chad Everitt Date: Thu, Jul 11, 2024 at 2:09=E2=80=AFPM Subject: Growing Canada- Gov't Contracts To: Chris Gerard Chris, Following up on our discussion, requesting consideration to hire/retain a contractor as a Contracts Specialist to drive our growth in Canada. Prior to Duncan's exit, we had him pull together/draft a job description, salary recommendations and source a few possible candidates. Please use this link to view. Regarding opportunities, below is the process for registration and the websites where contracts are listed. Tim shared it is a significant undertaking to get registered and he would need support. For example, we started the application process in November for Quebec. Upon quick inspection, Tim shared there appears to be one or two active contracts that would be of interest Canada wide. Example: https://www.merx.com/public/supplier/solicitations/notice/42843464202/abstr= act *Quebec* 1. *Public Procurement Laws*: The public procurement process in Quebec is governed by the Act Respecting Contracting by Public Bodies (LCOP). This law ensures transparency, competition, and integrity in procurement activities. =E2=80=A2 Act Respecting Contracting by Public Bodies 2. *SEAO Registration*: Vendors must register on the SEAO platform to access public tenders. =E2=80=A2 SEAO 3. *Prequalification Process*: Vendors might need to prequalify for certain contracts, demonstrating financial stability, experience, and compliance with technical requirements. *Ontario* 1. *Ontario Procurement Directive*: This directive outlines the principles and mandatory requirements for the procurement of goods and services to ensure fair, open, and transparent processes. =E2=80=A2 Ontario Public Service Procurement Directive 2. *Prequalification and Competitive Bidding*: Vendors must go through a prequalification process for certain contracts and participate in competitive bidding processes. 3. *Compliance and Standards*: Vendors must comply with Ontario=E2=80=99s h= ealth and safety regulations, insurance requirements, and other relevant standards. =E2=80=A2 Ontario Health =E2=80=A2 MERX *Manitoba* 1. *Manitoba Procurement Policy*: Manitoba=E2=80=99s procurement policy ens= ures open, fair, and transparent procurement processes, emphasizing value for money, ethical conduct, and accountability. =E2=80=A2 Procurement Services Branch 2. *MERX Registration*: Vendors need to register on the MERX platform to access tender opportunities and sub