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Request for Proposals - Independent Audit ServicesThe Inn From The Cold, Inc. invites qualified Chartered Professional Accounting firms to submit proposals to provide independent audit services for 5 years, commencing with its fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. &nbsp;The Inn From The Cold is a not-for-profit registered charity incorporated under the Ontario Corporations Act as a corporation without share capital. &nbsp;The Inn From The Cold endeavours to meet the needs of people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Inn From The Cold, Inc.

RFP for Independent Audit Services

ACE RFP – November 7, 2025Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Strategic Planning ConsultantAdvocacy Centre for the Elderly Toronto, ONAbout ACEThe Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE) is non-profit charitable corporation operating as a specialty community legal clinic under the Legal Aid Services Act, 2020. ACE is committed to upholding the rights of low-income seniors. Its purpose is to improve the quality of life of seniors by providing legal services which include direct client assistance, public legal education, law reform, community development, and community organizing. Visit us at <a href="http://www.acelaw.ca" target="_blank">www.acelaw.ca</a>.Purpose of the RFPACE is seeking a qualified and experienced strategic planning consultant to facilitate the development of a new strategic plan. This plan will guide the agency in setting clear priorities, defining the measurement of outcomes, and the allocation of resources in responding effectively to community needs.BudgetThe proposed budget of this project is up to $25,000 plus HST, inclusive of all consultant fees, materials, travel, disbursements, and administrative costs.Scope of WorkThe consultant will be expected to:<ul><li>Conduct a review of key organizational documents including the current mission and purpose</li><li>Obtain and review census data, demographics and other internal and external information that will facilitate an informative environmental scan including but not limited to a SWOT analysis</li><li>Design and implement a stakeholder engagement process involving board, staff, clients, community members, and partnering organizations</li><li>Document and analyze the environmental scan and stakeholder engagement activities, and use the results to directly inform the strategic priorities and directions</li><li>Facilitate one strategic planning session with board and staff</li><li>Facilitate the drafting of a strategic plan that includes a clear statement of mission, vision and values, strategic priorities, and key outcomes</li><li>Present the final plan to the Board and staff and provide an executive summary for public use.</li></ul>TimelinePhase Estimated Timeline RFP Issued November 7, 2025 Proposals Due November 24, 2025 Consultant Selected December 12, 2025 Engagement Begins December 19, 2025 Stakeholder Consultation January 2026<a href="http://www.acelaw.ca/" target="_blank">http://www.acelaw.ca/</a>ACE RFP – November 7, 2025Strategic Planning Session February 2026 Draft Plan Delivered March 16, 2026 Final Plan Delivered April 30, 2026Proposal Requirements<ul><li>Overview of the consultant/team, including relevant experience and qualifications</li><li>Proposed approach and methodology tailored to the $25,000 budget</li><li>Work plan with timelines and costed deliverables</li><li>Examples of similar competed projects or references</li><li>Equity and inclusion approach for stakeholder engagement</li><li>Detailed cost breakdown and total fees</li><li>Primary contact information</li></ul>Costed Deliverables<ul><li>Delivery of a report of environmental scan and stakeholder engagement findings by January 30, 2026 -- $5,000</li><li>Completion of one strategic planning session by February 27, 2026 -- $5,000</li><li>Delivery of draft plan by March 16, 2026 -- $5,000</li><li>Delivery of final plan with Board approval by April 30, 2026 -- $10,000</li></ul>Evaluation Criteria<ul><li>Qualifications and experience – 20%: Extensive experience and a strong track record in strategic planning for non-profit agencies.</li><li>Proposed methodology – 20%: Comprehensive, structured, data-driven, participatory, EDI- sensitive and understandable methodology.</li><li>Project timeline – 10%: Alignment with RFP Timeline.</li><li>Fee structure – 10%: Over-budget proposals will not be considered.</li><li>References and past work – 20%: Strong references and excellent examples of past work.</li><li>Understanding of Legal Clinic Services – 20%: Demonstrated understanding and awareness of the role of community legal clinics in the administration of justice.</li></ul>Submission DetailsSubmit proposals in pdf format by November 24, 2025, by email clearly marked “RFP” to <a href="mailto:graham.webb@ace.clcj.ca" target="_blank">graham.webb@ace.clcj.ca</a>Questions?Questions regarding this RFP may be directed to:Graham Webb, Lawyer/Executive Director (416) 598-2656 x 1230 <a href="mailto:graham.webb@ace.clcj.ca" target="_blank">graham.webb@ace.clcj.ca</a><a href="mailto:graham.webb@ace.clcj.ca" target="_blank">mailto:graham.webb@ace.clcj.ca</a> <a href="mailto:graham.webb@ace.clcj.ca" target="_blank">mailto:graham.webb@ace.clcj.ca</a>

Advocacy Centre for the Elderly

Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Strategic Planning Consultant

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FORJanitorial Services Please forward required documents by 5:00PM, November 28th, 2025 to:Janitorial Services RFP LAMP Community Health Centre185 Fifth Street, Etobicoke M8V 2Z5Fax (416)252-6471 E-mail: <a href="mailto:jasminr@lampchc.org" target="_blank">jasminr@lampchc.org</a>This RFP provides a summary of the main elements of the contract. Bidders are cautioned to carefully examine the entire RFP and the requirements contained therein before responding.&nbsp;Lakeshore Area Multi-Service Program (LAMP) operates from five (5) locations, for the purpose of this RFP only one location will be involved, namely; East Mississauga Community Health Centre (EMCHC) located at 2555 Dixie Road, Units 7 &amp; 8.&nbsp;Bidders are encouraged to submit questions and clarifications pertaining to the RFP (by email to <a href="mailto:jasminr@lampchc.org" target="_blank">jasminr@lampchc.org</a> ) soon after its release to allow us time to respond as fully as possible. Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of the evaluation criteria listed in section 2.4 of the RFP. LAMP will subsequently select the firm that offers the best overall value to LAMP considering their response to the requirements.&nbsp;LAMP reserves the right to hold discussions with bidders that are the most competitive, or to reject any or all bids. Awarding of services will not be solely based on price. The contract will be for a base period of three (3) years with two (2) years extension options contingent upon LAMP’s satisfaction with the chosen contractor’s services.&nbsp;The RFP contains the following sections: • Section 1: Introduction – Organizational background, goals/objectives for services. • Section2: Bid Instructions – Required content and format for proposals and the selection process. • Section3: Scope of Services – General requirements and terms for the contract. • Section 4: Pricing – Gives instructions on how to provide bids for the base financial proposal. • Section 5: Liability Insurance – All bidders must carry and maintain adequate liability insurance. • Attachment A: Facility and Tour Schedule • Attachment B: Pricing Sheet.All communications for submission of questions and proposal correction or withdrawal prior to the closing date should be made via e-mail to <a href="mailto:jasminr@lampchc.org" target="_blank">jasminr@lampchc.org</a>.&nbsp;1.0 Introduction&nbsp;Lakeshore Area Multi-service Project (LAMP) is a fully accredited community health Centre that provides a wide range of services to all ages, namely; Primary health care services, Occupational Health, Physiotherapy, Chiropody, Social Work, Dietetics, Health promotion programming, Harm reduction programming, Youth programs, Children’s programs and Diabetes programs to improve the health and wellness in the East Mississauga area.2.0 BID INSTRUCTIONS&nbsp;The following section provides instructions for preparation of bid materials that must be followed if a respondent is to be consider in compliance with the RFP.&nbsp;2.1 Pre-bid Meeting and Building/Facility Tours. A pre-bid meeting and tour of the facility will be at 2555 Dixie Road, Mississauga, ON. On Friday November 21st, 2025 at 10:00AM as per attachment A. Respondents who intend to submit a response are encouraged to attend the pre-bid meeting and tours. The preliminary agenda includes: • Overview presentation by LAMP • Q &amp; A by bidder • Facilities tour: EMCHC Units 7 &amp; 8-2555 Dixie Rd, Mississauga.2.2 Queries and Primary Contact Person All enquiries about this RFP must be made in written form via e-mail or fax to the primary contact:Jasmin Ricketts, Supervisor Facilities and Administration E-mail – <a href="mailto:jasminr@lampchc.org" target="_blank">jasminr@lampchc.org</a> Fax – 416-252-6471In the interest of fairness and the best service outcome, any questions received and corresponding responses will be distributed via e-mail to all prospective respondents who have indicated intent to submit a proposal. The identity of companies who submitted questions will be kept confidential. All questions must be received by Thursday November 20th, 2025 at 10:00AM. Responses to all questions will be issued to all providers either at the pre-bid meeting or by e-mail by the end of the day on November 24th, 2025.&nbsp;2.3 Proposal Required Contents and Format At a minimum, each base proposal should address all of LAMP’s requirements through • A narrative response specifying operation plan that addresses the services requested in section 3 (scope &amp; services) • A completed pricing sheet as per attachment B.A complete proposal for this RFP can either be submitted as a hard copy or an electronic copy via e-mail. Respondents should respond to the points raised as directly as possible. Proposals that are incomplete, not properly endorsed, do not follow the requested format, or otherwise are contrary to the guidelines of this RFP may be rejected as non-responsive.&nbsp;2.4 Response Evaluation Criteria Submissions will be evaluated based on, but not limited to the following:1. Ability to meet LAMP’s requirements&nbsp;2. Vendor and Staff Experience&nbsp;3. References&nbsp;4. Price&nbsp;5. Overall company social, environmental and financial performance&nbsp;6. Value Added – Ability to provide continuous, value-added strategic services2.5 Proposal Correction or Withdrawal of Proposal Prior to Closing Date Any proposal may be withdrawn or modified by written request of the respondent provided such request is e-mailed to LAMP by the deadline stipulated in Section 2.3. Modifications received after the due date will not be accepted. Each correction to a proposal must be clearly marked and initialed by the respondent. LAMP reserves the right at any time to request clarification from any or all respondents submitting a proposal.&nbsp;2.6 Additional information, Investigation and Inspection LAMP reserves the right to request site visits to one or more of the respondent’s existing customer facilities, to speak directly to a provider’s references, and to make independent investigations as to the qualification of any respondent at any time during the process. Performance information may be solicited from any available source. LAMP may request additional information by respondents to clarify elements of their bid proposals. LAMP will notify companies after all bids are received on whether a presentation is required.&nbsp;2.7 Confidentiality of LAMP Information The terms of this RFP, and all other information provided are to be treated by the respondent as strictly confidential and propriety. All data and business information are to be used solely for the purpose of responding to this inquiry. Access to this information shall not be granted to third parties except upon prior written consent of LAMP and upon the written agreement of the intended recipient to treat the same as confidential. No news releases, public announcements or any other references to this proposal shall be made without the prior written consent of LAMP. We may request at any time that any of our material be returned. Should there be a breach of this request for confidentiality or other restrictions identified in this RFP, the respondent will be eliminated from consideration for this RFP.&nbsp;2.8 Confidentiality of Proposals All proposal materials shall become the property of LAMP and will be held confidential. Any copies of submitted proposals will be limited to LAMP employees and consultants on a need-to-know basis. No proposals or associated documents will be returned.&nbsp;2.9 Responsibility for Costs LAMP will not reimburse any respondent for any cost involved in the preparation and submission of the proposals, in making an oral presentation, or in contract negotiations. Respondents are responsible for all costs associated with responding to and submitting a proposal as part of this solicitation process.&nbsp;2.10 Non-Standard Proposal Submissions LAMP recognizes that this RFP may request that respondents describe their business in ways that are different than their normal business practice; however, LAMP nonetheless requires that proposals be submitted in accordance with the instructions contained in this RFP.&nbsp;2.11 Reservations and Limitations Lamp reserves the following rights and options: • To reject any and all proposals that fail to meet the literal and exact requirements of the specifications provided in this RFP document. • To accept the proposal that is, in the judgement of LAMP, in the best interest of LAMP and its facilities. • To reject any and all non-responsive proposals. • To waive irregularities in any proposals as LAMP may elect to waive. • To reject all proposals without cause. • To issue subsequent requests for new proposals. • To discontinue its negotiations after commencing negotiations with a finalist, if progress is unsatisfactory, and commence discussions with another respondent.3.0 Scope of Services This section provides a general description of the scope of services sought, period of performance, locations of service, and other issues pertaining to providing the services.&nbsp;3.1 General The respondent will be required to provide cleaning service for the facility enumerated in Attachment A. The scope of the program will cover the following areas: • Reception and Lobby Areas • All offices • Washrooms • Clinical Examination rooms • Dental rooms, x-ray rooms. • Enclosed workstations and cubicles • Corridors or Hallways and internal staircases • Kitchenette and Lunchrooms • Storage areas and closets • Photocopy/Mail/Server rooms • Conference/Meeting rooms • Exterior Facility Areas.&nbsp;3.2 Provision of Cleaning Supplies and Equipment The respondent will be required to provide all cleaning chemicals, paper products, hand soaps, garbage bags, sanitizers, etc. at a reasonable charge. Also, the respondent must provide the list of products that will be used as well as corresponding safety data information. The respondent will be required to provide all cleaning equipment and ensure equipment is in good working order. Broken equipment should be replaced immediately.&nbsp;3.3 Period of Performance This contract will be awarded for a minimum base period of three (3), after which LAMP reserves the right to again tender the contract or extend the current agreement.&nbsp;3.4 General Operating Policies and Procedures Below are general operating policies and procedures the respondent is expected to work within: • Frequency – Depending on the level of cleanliness achieved, traffic in the buildings and weather conditions, the frequency and type of cleaning (i.e night or day cleaning) will be adjusted as necessary. Schedules are reviewed twice per year to ensure that appropriate levels of cleanliness are being achieved. • Log book – A log of cleaning activities will be kept. The log should include the type of cleaning or maintenance performed, the date on which cleaning or maintenance is carried out, date of equipment/material purchases and any other relevant information which will be negotiated with the successful respondent. • Hazardous Waste Management – The successful respondent shall also, with LAMP’s assistance develop, maintain and follow work instructions, safety rules and established policies and procedures as they apply to hazardous waste management activities. • Shall supply Material Data Sheets for all supplies that will be used, prior to its use. LAMP reserves the right to ask that supplies be changed as a direct result of the Ministry’s policy on bio-hazard materials.3.5 Training of Staff and Supervisors The contractor must ensure cleaning staff and supervisors are properly trained. It is the responsibility of the respondent to ensure staff and supervisors are properly screened and trained in accordance with, but not limited. In the same way Staff and Supervisors must be re-trained and updated on a regular basis. Any new staff members will be fully trained and training should be provided on a semi-annual basis and more frequently whenever any changes are made to the cleaning plan. A log of the training of each worker should be kept to ensure proper training is carried out. The log is to include training topics, outlines of information covered, the name and qualifications of the trainer, and the dates and duration of the training.3.6 Billing The contractor shall provide monthly billing statements as required by LAMP.&nbsp;3.7 Respondent’s References List three of your current major customers. Include as many customers as possible that are comparable to LAMP’s requirements as it relates to size and cleaning requirements, who can speak to the quality of your company’s work.&nbsp;4.0 Pricing This section outlines the general requirements and guidelines for preparing a quote for services at the facilities identified in this RFP. A pricing sheet (attachment B) must be enclosed and included with the respondent’s submission in order for the bid submission to be considered. The pricing sheet at minimum should cover the scope of services provided, the expected frequency and the monthly rate. In addition, identify any special services that requires separate pricing and scheduling and which are beyond the services highlighted in this RFP.&nbsp;5.0 Liability Insurance Any and all damages caused by the respondent in relation to the execution of cleaning services will be rectified by the respondent at no cost to LAMP and to the satisfaction of LAMP within a reasonable time frame. During the term of the contract the service provider is required to maintain in full force and effect and at its own expense general liability insurance. Failure to provide insurance will result in the withholding of payment or at the sole option of LAMP, forfeiture of the contract.&nbsp;ATTACHMENT A: PROPERTY ADDRESS AND TOUR SCHEDULEProperty Descriptions: EMCHC – This is an industrial building, renovated to be utilized as a Community Health Centre, with two floors, having a square footage of 12,812. The main operation of the agency is a Community Health Centre with all open spaces or closed offices being utilized&nbsp;Hours of Operation:&nbsp;The hours of operation that will dictate the cleaning schedule are: Areas to be cleaned: • Reception and Lobby Areas • All offices • Washrooms • Clinical Examination rooms • Dental rooms, x-ray rooms. • Enclosed workstations and cubicles • Corridors or Hallways and internal staircases • Kitchenette and Lunchrooms • Storage areas and closets • Photocopy/Mail/Server rooms • Conference/Meeting rooms • Exterior Facility Areas&nbsp;Levels of Service:&nbsp;Respondents are expected to ensure that the outside of the building is done to ‘Hotel’ level clean on a daily basis, while the interior must be done to ‘Hospital’ level clean on a daily basis. Cleaning should be done during hours when the clinic is closed. For more information on these terms or other expectations of LAMP in terms of service levels you can refer to the document / Link below: <a href="https://www.publichealthontario.ca/-/media/Documents/B/2018/bp-environmental" target="_blank">https://www.publichealthontario.ca/-/media/Documents/B/2018/bp-environm…</a>- cleaning.pdf?rev=5dfe8f638f01400ea2640910902d789d&amp;sc_lang=en&amp;hash=36853FC2FDC3434AA7632 BF9018EA48F&nbsp;ATTACHMENT B: PRICING SHEET&nbsp;The pricing sheet must be enclosed and included with the respondent submission in order for the response to be considered. Cleaning Schedule: Daily Days of Week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Time of Day: Negotiable, however must be outside of clinical hours.&nbsp;Cleaning Services to Perform Please list the services covered in Attachment A, Cleaning schedules including frequency of each service, quantity of people and the final rate for the complete service. ExampleService Frequency of MaintenanceLobby Daily Times perWeek Times perMonth Times per YearEmpty all organic waste &amp; remove to designated area 1Clean and disinfect all countertops 1Restock hand sanitizer 1Dust mop all hard surface floors 1Damp mop hard surface entire area 2Strip, Wax and Seal VCT Tile 1Meeting Rooms Daily Times perWeek Times perMonth Times per YearEmpty all waste &amp; recycling, &amp; remove to designated area 1Damp wipe all Tables, Chairs, Shelves and Counter. 1Dust mop all hard surface floors 1Damp mop hard surface entire area 1Washroom Daily Times perWeek Times perMonth Times per YearEmpty all waste &amp; recycling, &amp; remove to designated area 1Clean and disinfect all countertops 1Clean Fixtures, Surfaces &amp; Restock Supplies 2Damp mop hard surface entire area 1Washroom Check 2Offices Daily Times perWeek Times perMonth Times per YearEmpty all waste &amp; recycling, &amp; remove to designated area 1Clean and disinfect all countertops 1Damp mop hard surface entire area 1Services Frequency Rate Hours Annual Total* * * *4 x month $/hour hrs/day $Special Services* * * *1 x month $/hour hrs/day $Total $Rate: $ Indicate in the table below if you expect changes in contract years 2 and 3 to the rates bid for contract Year 2 &amp; 3.Service Year2 (%) Year 3 (%)

LAMP

Request For Proposal - Janitorial Services

Request for Proposals (RFP)Strategic Planning Consultant1. Organization OverviewAbout WomanACT: WomanACT has been providing coordination, planning, and community mobilization across Canada since 1991. Today, we are a charitable organization with a membership of organizations and individuals working to end violence against women through system change.Our Mission: WomanACT advocates for a world where all women and gender diverse people live free from violence and have economic security.Our Approach: WomanACT works collaboratively to eradicate gender-based violence through research, education, and advocacy. We are a planning and policy organization that drives system change through leadership, research, policy, education, and community mobilization.Our Values:<ul><li>Feminist organization using an intersectional lens to challenge systems that reinforce inequities</li><li>Support and learn from diverse voices, perspectives, and approaches</li><li>Work across sectors and with communities to strengthen collective impact </li><li>Value continuous learning and embrace bold, evidence-based solutions </li><li>Value integrity and accountability to stakeholders and communities</li></ul>Our Work Areas:<ul><li>Cross-sector coordination and leadership </li><li>Community-based research </li><li>Policy analysis and advocacy </li><li>Education and training (community, corporate, and government partners)</li><li>Workplace training and support for employers</li></ul>2. Strategic ContextWomanACT is seeking proposals from experienced consultants or consulting firms to lead a comprehensive strategic planning process. This initiative will refresh our strategic direction, strengthen governance, refine objectives, and develop a clear roadmap for the next 4 years.Current Strategic Focus: Our current strategic plan emphasizes strengthening long-term partnerships with cross-sector partners, including the private sector, and engaging women with lived experience across all areas of our work. The new strategic plan should build on these priorities while positioning WomanACT for emerging opportunities and challenges.The process should be participatory, inclusive, trauma-informed, and grounded in research, community realities, and the lived experiences of survivors of gender-based violence.3. Objectives<ul><li>Review and potentially refresh WomanACT's Mission, Vision, and Values</li><li>Conduct a comprehensive environmental scan (internal &amp; external) to assess strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats</li><li>Engage key stakeholders, including the Board, staff, women with lived experience of violence, members, and community partners, to gather meaningful input</li><li>Analyze the current landscape of gender-based violence prevention, policy, and services in Toronto and across Canada</li><li>Identify strategic priorities and goals for the next 4 years aligned with WomanACT's mission and approach</li><li>Develop an implementation plan with clear timelines, responsibilities, and success metrics</li><li>Facilitate alignment across the Board, Membership and Staff, ensuring organizational buy-in and shared ownership</li><li>Design mechanisms for ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and periodic review</li><li>Ensure integration of intersectional feminist lens and trauma-informed approaches throughout the planning process</li></ul>4. Scope of WorkPhase 1: Discovery &amp; Assessment<ul><li>Review of organizational documents (current strategic plan, annual reports, research publications, policy submissions)</li><li>Interviews and/or surveys with Board members, Organizational members, staff, and key stakeholders</li><li>External environmental analysis, including policy landscape, funding environment, and sector trends</li><li>Review of best practices in gender-based violence prevention and system change approaches</li></ul>Phase 2: Stakeholder Engagement &amp; Facilitation<ul><li>Design and facilitate Board and staff strategic planning workshops/retreats. </li><li>Conduct focus groups or interviews with women with lived experience of violence (trauma-informed approach required)</li><li>Engage with organizational members and community partners </li><li>Ensure diverse voices are included, with particular attention to Indigenous, Black, racialized, immigrant, refugee, 2SLGBTQI+ communities, and women with disabilities</li></ul>Phase 3: Strategic Direction &amp; Goal Setting<ul><li>Facilitate organizational visioning exercises </li><li>Support identification and prioritization of strategic goals and objectives</li><li>Develop strategic approaches aligned with WomanACT's integrated model of research, education, and advocacy</li><li>Ensure alignment with organizational values and commitment to system change</li></ul>Phase 4: Plan Development<ul><li>Draft comprehensive strategic plan document including mission/vision/values, strategic priorities, and detailed goals</li><li>Create implementation roadmap with clear timelines, responsibilities, and resource requirements</li><li>Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and success metrics aligned with organizational objectives</li><li>Incorporate feedback from Board and staff on draft documents</li></ul>Phase 5: Implementation &amp; Monitoring Guidance<ul><li>Develop and, if applicable, integrate evaluative tools and dashboards for tracking progress against strategic priorities</li><li>Create framework for periodic review cycles (quarterly, annual) </li><li>Provide guidance on integrating strategic plan into operational planning and decision-making</li><li>Offer recommendations for sustaining momentum and organizational learning</li></ul>5. Deliverables<ul><li>Comprehensive Strategic Plan document (including mission/vision/values, environmental scan summary, strategic priorities, goals, and objectives)</li><li>Implementation roadmap with timelines, responsibilities, and resource requirements </li><li>Stakeholder engagement summary report documenting consultation process and key themes</li><li>Evaluation and monitoring framework including KPIs and review cycles</li><li>Executive summary document suitable for external stakeholders and funders</li><li>Presentation of final plan to Board, Members and Staff </li><li>Digital toolkit/dashboard templates for ongoing monitoring</li></ul>6. Proposal RequirementsProposals should be no more than 15 pages and include the following:a) Background &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>Overview of consultant(s) or firm, including relevant experience </li><li>Demonstrated expertise in nonprofit strategic planning, particularly with organizations focused on gender equity, violence against women, or social justice</li><li>Experience working with feminist, equity-seeking, and trauma-informed approaches </li><li>Team composition and roles (if applicable)</li></ul>b) Proposed Methodology &amp; Work Plan<ul><li>Detailed approach to each phase of work </li><li>Stakeholder engagement strategy, including approaches for engaging women with lived experience</li><li>Description of facilitation methods and tools to be used </li><li>Approach to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the process</li></ul>c) Timeline &amp; Milestones<ul><li>Proposed timeline with key milestones and deliverables </li><li>Estimated time commitment required from WomanACT Board and staff</li></ul>d) Budget &amp; Fees<ul><li>Detailed budget breakdown by phase and activity </li><li>Fee structure and payment schedule </li><li>Any additional costs or expenses (travel, materials, etc.)</li></ul>e) Examples &amp; References<ul><li>At least 2-3 examples of similar strategic planning engagements with nonprofit organizations, including outcomes and impact</li><li>At least 2 professional references with contact information</li></ul>7. Evaluation CriteriaProposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:Experience &amp; Expertise (30%)<ul><li>Demonstrated experience in nonprofit strategic planning </li><li>Track record working with organizations focused on gender equity, violence against women, or social justice</li><li>Understanding of systems change, policy advocacy, and community mobilization</li></ul>Methodology &amp; Approach (30%)<ul><li>Quality, appropriateness, and innovation of proposed methodology </li><li>Comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategy </li><li>Strength of facilitation approaches and tools</li></ul>Cultural Competency &amp; Values Alignment (25%)<ul><li>Commitment to intersectional feminist, equity-focused, and trauma-informed practice </li><li>Demonstrated ability to work with diverse communities and honour lived experience </li><li>Commitment to participatory and inclusive processes</li></ul>Timeline &amp; Feasibility (10%)<ul><li>Clarity and realism of the proposed timeline </li><li>Ability to meet organizational needs and deadlines</li></ul>Cost Effectiveness (5%)<ul><li>Value for investment within budget parameters </li><li>Clear and transparent budget breakdown</li></ul>8. TimelineMilestone Date RFP Issued November 2026 Proposals Due January 2026 Interviews with Shortlisted Consultants February 2026 Contract Award March 2026 Strategic Planning Process Begins April 2026 Final Plan Delivered August 20269. Budget / Payment RangeProject Budget: CAD $10,000 - $15,000This is a project-based fee for a complete strategic planning process over 3-5 months, including all phases of work and deliverables outlined in this RFP.10. Submission InstructionsDeadline: January 15th, 2026, 5:00 PM ESTSubmission Format: Please submit proposals electronically as a single PDF document (maximum 13 pages, excluding attachments)Subject Line: “Strategic Plan RFP Proposal – (Consultant Name)File naming convention: Consultant Name_StrategicPlan_RFP_2026.pdfContact: To submit your proposal, please use the following email: <a href="mailto:info@womanact.ca" target="_blank">info@womanact.ca</a>11. About This OpportunityWomanACT is at a pivotal moment in our organizational journey. As we approach our 35th year of operation, we are seeking a consultant partner who can help us build on our strong foundation while positioning us for the evolving landscape of gender-based violence prevention and systems change.This strategic planning process represents an opportunity to:<ul><li>Deepen our impact through more intentional cross-sector partnerships, including expanded work with the private sector</li><li>Strengthen our commitment to centering the voices and leadership of women with lived experience</li><li>Enhance our integrated approach to research, education, and advocacy for maximum systems change</li><li>Position WomanACT as a leading voice in the movement to end gender-based violence in Canada</li></ul>We look forward to partnering with a consultant who shares our values and can bring fresh perspectives, proven methods, and a collaborative spirit to this important work._______________Thank you for your interest in working with WomanACT.

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