Translation, Editing (including comparative editing), Proofreading and Speechwriting services

Summary of RFP Opportunity

1. Purpose:
   The main purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is for the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) to establish a contract with a vendor capable of providing comprehensive translation, editing (including comparative editing), proofreading, and speechwriting services. These services are intended for various publications and information products produced by the Innovation Canada Sector. The outputs are crucial for both internal and external communication, and include diverse materials such as policy position papers, discussion papers, reports, fact sheets, and speeches.

2. Buyer Information:
   The issuing organization is the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED).

   • Contact Person: Funto Oyebolu
   • Email: [email protected]
   • Mailing Address: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, 235 Queen, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0H5.

3. Key Requirements:

   • Bidders must offer all specified services (translation, editing, proofreading, speechwriting) in both official languages of Canada (English and French).
   • Submission of a total of 12 work samples is required: 3 for each service stream across three different clients. While ISED prefers actual samples, project descriptions may be allowed for confidentiality reasons.
   • Vendors must demonstrate years of experience effectively, as points will be awarded based on this criterion in the evaluation process.
   • Although there are no volume guarantees, it is anticipated that most service requests will be for translation, with minimal requests for speech writing, editing, and proofreading.
   • Special security requirements exist, and contractors must ensure compliance with classified information protocols, particularly for Protected B and SECRET classifications.

This RFP offers a vital opportunity for businesses with expertise in language services to engage with a key Canadian department focused on innovation and economic development. Interested companies should prepare comprehensive proposals that comply with the stipulated requirements and demonstrate prior experience.