Topic:"Procurement Practices" in M12743

CI C0068714 – IT – Identity and Access Management (NSEB M12743) NSPI Responses to Industrial Group Information Requests 1 Request IR-1: 2 3 Reference: N-1, page 2, "Why do this project now". 4 5 This project began in 2024 with an RFP, vend...

AI summary The document outlines responses to information requests regarding a 2024 RFP for an IT project related to identity and access management. It includes details on the RFP scope, vendor selection, impact of a cybersecurity incident, and procurement processes. The project began in 2024 and involved planning, design, and vendor selection activities.

Recommendation: The Evaluation Team unanimously recommends awarding the work outlined in the Identity and Access Management RFP to: • IBM Canada

AI summary The Evaluation Team unanimously recommends awarding the Identity and Access Management RFP to IBM Canada, indicating a decision on vendor selection for a regulatory proceeding related to access management systems.

Request IR-6: - When this project was deemed in service, in February 2026, was the project fully implemented or is there work remaining before the project is considered to be fully implemented? - a) Please describe how NS Power managed the...

AI summary Request IR-6 asks whether a project was fully implemented by February 2026 and how NS Power managed its implementation, including reasons for outsourcing to a consultant. The focus is on project status and management practices.

Request IR-7: - Page 2 of the application explains that the selected approach was chosen through a competitive procurement process. - a) Please provide the quotes received for all proposals. - b) Please provide the documentation used in ev...

AI summary Request IR-7 seeks details on NS Power's procurement of an IAM solution, including quotes, evaluation criteria, reference checks with Saviynt, platform testing, and justification for selecting this IAM as the only feasible option meeting NIST cybersecurity standards.

1 2026 M12743 2 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD 3 IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act 4 IN THE MATTER OF: An application by NOVA SCOTIA POWER INC. for the approval 5 of Capital Work Order CI C0068714 - IT- Identity & Access 6 Management, $...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power Inc. (NSPI) seeks approval for a $6.75 million Identity & Access Management project under the Public Utilities Act. The Industrial Group requests details on the 2024 RFP scope, vendor selection, and cybersecurity incident impacts on procurement timelines and contractual arrangements.

change order(s), or a replacement agreement) and whether NSPI incurred 5 any termination, suspension, delay, or other penalty or fee under the initial 6 executed contract (and if so, provide details). - 7 (c) Please confirm whether the 202...

AI summary The text outlines requests for information regarding procurement processes, project scope changes, and cost variances related to a cybersecurity project under the 2026 ACE Plan. It highlights increased consulting costs due to updates in the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Cyber Security Framework.

32 Request IR-3: 33 34 Please explain why this application is being filed in 2026, when the project began in 2024, and 35 why the RFP and bid evaluation are not included in the application. If any further RFPs and bid 36 evaluations occurr...

AI summary Request IR-3 questions why the application was filed in 2026 for a 2024 project, excluding RFP and bid evaluation details. It also asks for explanations if later RFPs and evaluations occurred post-2024.

3. Procurement Recommendations Reports that relate to procurement strategies or evaluation are confidential. This includes Procurement Recommendations and Sole Source Procurement Recommendations, produced internally by NS Power or by third...

AI summary The document discusses the confidentiality of procurement recommendations by NS Power, explaining that public disclosure could reduce competition and increase costs. Internal reports contain sensitive information such as cost details and evaluations of unsuccessful bidders, which are partially redacted.

Background This matter involves a subsequent submittal application by Nova Scotia Power ("NS Power") for approval of CI C0068714, Identity & Access Management, which is a project aimed at improving NS Power's Identity and Access Management...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power has submitted an application for approval of a $6.76 million Identity & Access Management (IAM) project, which includes implementing CyberArk infrastructure, transitioning IAM services to IBM's Managed Security Services, and enhancing cybersecurity and regulatory compliance.