Canada - Request for Proposals (RFP) – AgriSuccess Editor (2020-TF-002)

Description

About Farm Credit Canada (FCC): FCC is Canada’s leading agriculture lender, with a healthy portfolio of more than $36 billion. Our employees are dedicated to the future of Canadian agriculture and its role in feeding an ever-growing world. We provide flexible, competitively priced financing, management software, information and knowledge specifically designed for the agriculture and agri-food industry. As a self-sustaining Crown corporation, our profits are reinvested back into the agriculture and food industry we serve and the communities where our customers and employees live and work while providing an appropriate return to our shareholder. For more information, visit  www.fcc.ca  or follow us on  Facebook ,  LinkedIn ,  Instagram  and on Twitter  @FCCagriculture . 
RFP Scope: 
FCC’s AgriSuccess publication is dedicated to helping Canadian producers advance their farm management practices through a national and multi-sector focus, it showcases knowledge from industry experts and real-life stories from successful producers. Its mandate states:  
  
“With pride in agriculture and positive yet realistic outlook AgriSuccess is dedicated to helping Canadian producers advance their management practices. Each edition aspires to present content that is: engaging, motivational, innovative, and actionable.”  
  
It boasts a print distribution of over 75,000 and an online presence as well. Forward looking, FCC will continue to focus and advance this mandate to help producers transform themselves from managers to CEO’s in their business and operational capabilities.   
  
FCC is looking for a Central Editor for a minimum of 1 year to continue the vision.  FCC’s AgriSuccess production schedule includes one full Edition of content 4 times per year and potentially one additional Special Edition. 
RFP Schedule: 

RFP issue date: January 20, 2020 
Vendor questions accepted until: January 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM 
RFP closing date and time: February 7, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Note: All times are CST, Saskatchewan. 
RFP Process Considerations 
Vendors should note that: 
this opportunity notice references a non-binding, competitive RFP, 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 negotiation between FCC and one or more vendors, prior to awarding a contract. 
Requesting the RFP Document:
Capable vendors who are interested in receiving a copy of the RFP document are to contact:
Tera Fernandez 
Procurement and Vendor Manager 
Farm Credit Canada
procurement@fcc.ca  
Note: Vendors do not receive the RFP document by registering for the list of interested suppliers (“LIS”) on buyandsell.ca. Vendors must request the RFP document through FCC’s designated RFP contact.

Opportunity closing date

07 February 2020

Value of contract

to be confirmed