Opportunity Summary: Graphic Design and Layout Services

PURPOSE & SCOPE:

• What is being procured/granted?
  Professional graphic design and layout services for publications.

• Project scope and objectives:
  To fulfill the graphic design needs of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC) for various publications as part of the department's activities.

BUYER INFORMATION:

• Issuing organization:
  Office of Infrastructure of Canada (INFC), specifically Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC).

• Contact details:
  Alexander Caro
  Email: [email protected]

• Important dates:

  • Posted: November 14, 2025
  • Due: January 9, 2026
  • Performance period: 12 months from contract award.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Required certifications/registrations:
  Compliance with Canada's Code of Conduct for Procurement. No specific certifications mentioned.

• Mandatory qualifications (must-have):

  • Ability to communicate in both official languages (English and French) at an advanced level, which could be fulfilled by a bilingual project manager.

• Set-aside requirements:
  Must be a Canadian Supplier as defined in the solicitation.

• Geographic restrictions or location requirements:
  Canadian Suppliers only; offers from non-trading partners will be rejected.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Key technical capabilities needed:
  Proficient graphic design and layout skills for publication materials.

• Deliverables and performance standards:
  Produce high-quality graphic designs and layouts aligned with departmental needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nice-to-have certifications or experience:
  Experience in similar projects or familiarity with both English and French language documents.

• Preferred qualifications (not mandatory):
  Previous experience with government or public sector clients could be beneficial.

• Additional evaluation factors that give competitive advantage:
  Proposals demonstrating experience in managing bilingual projects may score higher.

KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:

• How proposals will be evaluated:
  Evaluation will consider a combination of technical merit and price; no clear weighting provided.

• Past performance requirements:
  Demonstrated capability in handling similar graphic design projects preferred, but not mandated.

This structured summary outlines the key aspects of the graphic design and layout services opportunity, emphasizing the mandatory and preferred criteria essential for potential bidders to assess their suitability.