Strategic and Professional Advisory Services

• Meet all mandatory requirements set out in the PQR
• Achieve a minimum overall rating of 60 points in a given service category
• Provide sufficient detail to demonstrate mandatory requirements are met
• Submit the Proposal Submission Form
• Include the legal name of the Proponent or Prime Proponent
• Include details of any subcontracting arrangements
• Disclose any actual, possible, or perceived conflict of interest
• Comply with the Lobbyists Act (Alberta)
• Accept PQR Terms and Conditions
• Submit proposals electronically via email in Adobe Acrobat format by the PQR Closing Date and Time
• Email subject line must indicate 'Proposal' and include PQR number and title
• Complete proposal in one email, not larger than 25MB (or multiple with clear instructions)
• Maintain security standards for data and information
• Obtain written consent from individuals identified in the Proposal for use of their Personal Information
• Insure operations with general liability insurance of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence
• Provide CoRE with acceptable evidence of insurance within 10 business days of entering the Master Agreement
• Ensure subcontractors obtain and maintain sufficient liability insurance
• Insurance must be endorsed to provide CoRE 30 days advance written notice of cancellation
• Provide satisfactory criminal record checks and/or other security clearances upon request
• For Strategic Advisory Services: Demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in the mental health or addiction sector
• For Strategic Advisory Services (if organization): At least one project team member must have 5 years experience, and demonstrate material review process
• For Strategic Advisory Services: List 3 provincial or national mental health or addiction projects led or involved in, including the role
• For Project Implementation Support: Demonstrate a proven track record in strategic advisory services (developing strategic plans, operating plans, annual reports, or business plans) with 3 provincial or national examples
• For Project Implementation Support: Demonstrate a proven track record in business planning services (organizational design, policy/procedure development, RFPs, or project management) with 3 provincial or national examples
• For Project Implementation Support: Demonstrate expertise in integrating evidence-based methodologies and stakeholder input
• For Evaluations and Applied Research Services: Demonstrate expertise in advanced evaluation and research methodologies (mixed-methods, quantitative, qualitative, stakeholder integration) evidenced by 3 program evaluations or applied research projects requiring research ethics approval related to mental health or addiction
• For Evaluations and Applied Research Services (if organization): At least one project team member must have the above experience, and demonstrate material review process
• For Evaluations and Applied Research Services: Provide evidence of a minimum of 5 publications in peer-reviewed journals directly related to mental health or addiction
• For Medical Writers: Provide evidence of a minimum of 25 publications in peer-reviewed journals
• For Medical Writers: Provide evidence of a minimum of 10 publications in peer-reviewed journals directly related to mental health or addiction

PQR Issue Date: February 2nd, 2026

PQR Closing Date and Time: February 2nd, 2030, 15:00:00 Alberta Time

Evaluation of Proposals: Upon receipt

Proponents Pre-Qualified: Upon execution of the Master Agreement by the parties