Founded by Peter Elias, SETASIDE SOLUTIONS has been in business since 2005. The SETASIDE SOLUTIONS team is comprised of several Associates, each of whom is either an RFP/contracting process specialist, a technical commodity specialist, or both. The strength and depth of our team enables us to take on complex RFP requirements across a broad spectrum of commodity areas, as well as respond quickly to urgent client requirements. SETASIDE SOLUTIONS is a Canadian Aboriginal Company specializing in providing Procurement -related Advisory and Consulting services to Canadian Public Sector clients. The SETASIDE SOLUTIONS team consists of Request-for-Proposal (RFP) and public sector contracting and materiel management specialists. The breadth and depth of our experience and professional development assists SETASIDE SOLUTIONS in supporting our clients in the development, implementation and monitoring of procurement best practices and standards. As a result of our firm’s experience, we have developed an extensive network with leaders in the field of procurement, enabling us to consult with subject matter experts to provide timely and responsive advice and guidance to our public sector clients. SETASIDE SOLUTIONS is pleased to offer our clients the following services:

• Procurement strategy, RFP Development and Evaluation support services;
• Developing Contract Administration guidebooks for managers;
• Contract Management advisory services and/or training;
• Evaluations of contract and/or contractor performance and/or deliverables;
• Compliance checking with authorities and policies;
• Conducting research, interviews and analysis in support of Departmental / Interdepartmental / Inter-governmental initiatives;
• Conducting research, interviews and analysis to determine market / public sector trends, best practices and standards;
• Participating as a member of working groups of interest to the department/agency;
• Drafting reports and strategies in support of departmental initiatives; and
• Providing advice and guidance to departments / agencies regarding procurement and materiel management to departments/agencies, in support of new and ongoing initiatives.