THIS AMENDMENT IS TO POST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (SEE NEW ATTACHMENT #2 BELOW) AND PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE EXTENDED THE CLOSING DATE ONE MORE TIME.

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PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE EXTENDED THE CLOSING DATE ONE MORE TIME - NEW DATE IS INDICATED ON THIS WEBPAGE.

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THIS AMENDMENT IS TO POST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (SEE NEW ATTACHMENT BELOW)

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PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE EXTENDED THE CLOSING DATE

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The intent of this procurement is to establish a Standing Offer for financial consultant services to support the administration of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) funding programs. NRCan manages many competitive funding programs in the natural resources sector, including energy, forests, and mines and minerals. Financial consultants are often retained to support due diligence on applicants who are successful in the proposal review stage but prior to signing financial contribution agreements. Also, for proponents selected for funding, there is typically a need for consultant support in conducting desk audits, often on the first substantial financial claim, and for full financial/compliance audit of proponents at or near the conclusion of the project. One of the drivers of this procurement is the Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC) program, which specifically targets many communities located in Modern Treaty / CLCA regions. However, note that Nunavut will be dealt in separate tenders.