Pre-Notice: IT Security Strategic Sourcing Partners - RFP For IT Security Strategic Sourcing Partners

MERX Pre-Notice

Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario to deliver the best possible transportation services today while leading the way to even better, more convenient services tomorrow. Metrolinx is making the best possible use of the public transportation investment dollar and measurably improving the quality of life in our region. To achieve the capacity, agility and scale required to handle the increased demand for I&IT services, the I&IT organization at Metrolinx is looking to broker specific capabilities through its Strategic Sourcing Partnership (“SSP”) program externally through a Collaborative Procurement Process (“CPP”).

Metrolinx will issue a Request for Proposals to select three (3) Strategic Sourcing Partners (SSPs) to provide assistance with the implementation of Metrolinx’s Cybersecurity Strategy and Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation Program.
Please be advised that the RFP for the Proponents will include minimum requirements for potential proponents.

Proposed Issuance:

Metrolinx anticipates that the Request for Proposals will be issued in January of 2017. Interested proponents are encouraged to monitor the MERX website for additional information relating to this proposed procurement.

The selected proponent under the Request for Proposals will be required to enter into a non-exclusive agreement with Metrolinx for the provision of the services. 

Additional Information:

This pre-notice does not constitute a binding commitment on the part of Metrolinx to issue any or all of the referenced Request for Proposals or to proceed with any or all of the contemplated work. The statements and representations contained in this notice are not binding on Metrolinx. The contents of any Request for Proposals that may be issued may vary from the description of the projects, services, and deliverables as provided in this pre-notice.

Contact Person:

Nancy Rousseau
Procurement Specialist, Information Technology & Managed Services
Procurement Services
Metrolinx
Telephone No.: 416-202-5840
Email: Nancy.Rousseau@metrolinx.com