Long Term Interpreter Agency - IRB

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW:

The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) is seeking quotations for long-term interpreter services, specifically in-person language interpretation. The primary objective is to fulfill the IRB's need for reliable and professional interpretation services to support its operations. The initial contract will be for one year, with an option to extend for up to three additional one-year periods under the same terms and conditions.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION:

The issuing organization is the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The primary contact for this RFP is Carruniya Anandakumaran, who can be reached at [email protected].

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

Bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements to be considered eligible:

• Security Clearance: There are security requirements associated with this contract. Bidders must comply with the personnel and organization security screening as per the Contract Security Program of Public Works and Government Services Canada.
• Geographic Restrictions: Services must be provided within Canada.
• Experience: Bidders should demonstrate relevant experience in providing interpretation services.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:

Bidders must possess specific technical skills in language interpretation, particularly in-person interpretation services. Familiarity with the legal and procedural context of immigration and refugee matters may be advantageous.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

While not mandatory, bidders with the following qualifications may have a competitive advantage:

• Preferred certifications in interpretation or related fields.
• Experience working with government agencies or in legal contexts.
• Multilingual capabilities beyond the minimum language requirements listed in the attached documents.

This summary provides an overview of the opportunity for potential bidders to assess their fit for the IRB's interpreter services contract. Bidders should ensure compliance with all mandatory requirements and consider the preferred qualifications to enhance their proposal's competitiveness.