Basic Information

Reference Number

0000313059

Solicitation Type

RQQ - Request for Qualification & Quote (Formal)

Solicitation Number

RQQ-2025-LCLM-994

Title

RQQ-2025-LCLM-994:VOR + 2nd Stage Accounting and Tax Advisory Services

Source ID

PU.AG.Ont..26.C1045101

Details

Location

Canada, Southern Ontario

Description

Call For Tenders

Tender No. RQQ-2025-LCLM-994
Metrolinx is accepting Submissions for Provision of VOR + 2nd Stage Accounting and Tax Advisory Services

ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

***NOTE: ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION
Your Submission for this opportunity must be sent to Metrolinx through the use of MetrolinxMERX EBS. Bidders shall be solely responsible for the delivery of their Submission using MetrolinxMERX EBS by the Closing, in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Only Proponents who possess the following experience and qualifications will be considered for award of this Contract:

The Proponent should demonstrate its experience in performing work similar in scope, complexity and estimated value as the Scope of Work stated in this Request Document, by including a detailed description of the Corporate Firms qualifications and experience including but not limited to:

I)          Accounting advisory: Demonstrated experience working with the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario (OAGO). Experience must include drafting and reviewing technical accounting position papers on emerging topics and complex accounting issues on behalf of the client that are reviewed with the Auditor General as well as providing accounting advice to the Auditor General on behalf of the client. Experience identifying alternatives and providing value added advice as part of the white paper and to the client.;

II)         Accounting advisory: Demonstrated experience providing feedback to Office of the Provincial Controller’s Division (OPCD) on accounting position papers prepared by the client, responding to OPCD questions on accounting issues on behalf of the client and engaging in meetings with OPCD.

III)        Accounting advisory: Demonstrated experience managing the implementation of new public sector accounting standards for clients, including research, interpretation and application of new standards, providing guidance to clients and stakeholders, quantifying the adoption impact, communicating impact with stakeholders, implementing system changes to record the accounting standards and developing appropriate accounting policy and procedures manual.

IV)        Demonstrated experience working with the Ministry of Transportation Ontario directly or on behalf of the client on accounting issues.

V)         The accounting advisory partner leading the projects for accounting advisory and ad-hoc corporate controllership and DCFO support services needs to have minimum 15 years of industry experience with strong leadership demonstrated through relevant projects in the public sector as well as thought leadership on emerging topics and engaging with accounting professionals on conferences and training sessions on public sector accounting topics.

VI)        Demonstrated industry experience related in public sector, transportation industry and not-for-profit environment.

VII)       The tax advisory partner leading the project needs to have a minimum 15 years of industry experience with strong leadership demonstrated through similar projects as identified in the scope as well as thought leadership on emerging topics and engaging with accounting professionals on conferences and training sessions on Harmonized Sales Tax topics.

Metrolinx reserves the right to reject any or all Submissions at its sole discretion.

Dates

Publication

30-Jan-2026 08:36:52 AM EST

Bid Intent

Optional

Bid Intent Deadline

24-Feb-2026 12:00:00 AM EST

Question Acceptance Deadline

12-Feb-2026 12:00:00 AM EST

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

24-Feb-2026 03:00:00 PM EST

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic Bid Submission

Envelope 1 - Technical Submission

Pricing

No pricing in this envelope

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Bid Documents	Documents defining the proposal	Yes	No
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Envelope 2 - Pricing Submission

Pricing

In attached document

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Bid Documents	Documents defining the proposal	Yes	No
No entries