Request for Information - Collection Risk Assessment and Risk Mitigation Planning Services

Scope Summary

The Canadian Museum of Nature (CMN) is seeking information from interested suppliers to better understand market capacity, methodologies, potential delivery approaches, timelines, schedules indicative pricing, and procurement considerations associated with an institution-wide collections risk assessment and associated risk mitigation planning services. The purpose of this RFI is to obtain information on market capacity, available assessment methodologies, potential delivery approaches, indicative costs and timelines, and procurement considerations. The information gathered will assist CMN in determining the appropriate scope, structure and requirements of any future competitive solicitation. https://cmn-mcn.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/113394 The Canadian Museum of Nature (CMN) is inviting interested suppliers to review and respond to this Request for Information (RFI) through its Bonfire procurement portal at https://cmn-mcn.bonfirehub.ca. The RFI documents, including any amendments or clarifications, are available through Bonfire, which is the official source of information for this RFI. Suppliers relying on documents obtained from other sources do so at their own risk. Responses

Bid Readiness Checklist

• 1. Portal Registration & Eligibility Mandatory
  Confirm active supplier account on the issuing portal to submit bids to buyer "Canadian Museum of Nature (CMN)" (Canada).
  Suggested Evidence: SAP Ariba Supplier ID / Procurement Business Number (PBN)
• 2. Submission Deadline & Format Mandatory
  Finalize pricing and compliance attachments at least 24 hours ahead of Closes 2026-12-04.
  Suggested Evidence: Signed Cover Form, Mandatory Returnables & Complete File Upload
• 3. Delivery Methodology & References Mandatory
  Provide a clear work plan, deliverable schedule, named key personnel, and 2–3 relevant client references.
  Suggested Evidence: Methodology Narrative, CVs & Case Studies
• 4. Commercial Pricing Schedule Mandatory
  Structure transparent itemized fixed or T&M rate pricing aligned with notice deliverables (ceiling not disclosed in notice).
  Suggested Evidence: Itemized Pricing Table, Rate Card & Scope Assumptions