Please find below a link to the Request For Proposal for a research consultant for the Phase 1 – International Trade Sector Study Pre-Assessment.
Request For Proposal - Phase 1 - International Trade Sector Study Pre-Assessment - PDF


The closing date for electronic submissions is 12h00 EDT August 6, 2010. Note that we are requesting only electronic submissions. The proposal should be a maximum of 10 pages in length using a twelve-point font size, 1-inch margins and single spaced, exclusive of executive summary (optional), table of contents, and appendices. A selection committee will assess the proposals and select the research consultant for the project. We are expecting to have a decision by August 27th.

Please advise of your intent to submit a proposal by replying back to this message before July 23, 2010.

Questions regarding the RFP or any additional information or clarification relative to the project are to be submitted to Christine Da Prat, the Project Manager, by email at or by telephone at 902.569.1957. The questions and their responses will be shared with all potential candidates who intend to submit a proposal.

We look forward to your response.

Christine Da Prat
Project Manager
FITT Pre-Assessment Sector Study
Tel: 902.569.1957
Cell: 902.388.4789