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Electoral Material – Wooden Ruler

Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (Elections)
CanadaBuys Posted: April 22, 2026

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PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW:
The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (Elections Canada) is seeking proposals for the procurement of 58,000 wooden rulers featuring the Elections Canada logo. The primary objective is to provide a standardized electoral material that can be used in various electoral contexts. The rulers must be made of natural wood, with specific dimensions and printing requirements, and must be delivered by July 1, 2026.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION:
Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (Elections Canada)
Location: Gatineau, Québec, Canada
Primary Contact: Brandon Hua
Email: [email protected]

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bidders must be Canadian Suppliers, Suppliers of an Applicable Trading Partner, or Suppliers of a Non-Trading Partner as defined in the solicitation.
  • Proposals must be submitted electronically via Canada Post's Connect service or delivered in person or by mail to the Proposal Receiving Unit.
  • Proposals must be sealed and addressed to the Contracting Authority.
  • Bidders must provide a Digital Proof and Prototype Proof for approval before final production and delivery.
  • Proposals must be submitted in either official language of Canada (English or French).

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:
Bidders must demonstrate the ability to produce wooden rulers with the following specifications:

  • Ruler dimensions: 1.5 inches wide x 9 inches long, 5/32 inches thick.
  • Printing of the Elections Canada logo in black, with specific dimensions (0.75 inches height and 2.35 inches width).
  • No additional markings (inches or centimeters) on the ruler.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

  • Delivery of 58,000 wooden rulers by July 1, 2026.
  • Compliance with specified dimensions and printing requirements.
  • Submission of Digital and Prototype Proofs for approval prior to production.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
While not mandatory, bidders with experience in producing similar electoral materials or those who can demonstrate a robust quality assurance process may have a competitive advantage. Additional certifications or affiliations with recognized industry standards could also be favorable.

This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the RFP for wooden rulers issued by Elections Canada, highlighting key information necessary for potential bidders to assess their fit for the opportunity.

Due Date
May 8, 2026
(Overdue)
Solicitation #
ECBH-RFP-2026-4123

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2026-4123-request-for-proposal---amendment-2-%28en---electoral-material---wooden-ruler.pdf
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The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (OCEO), an agent of Parliament, exercises general direction and supervision over the conduct of elections and referendums at the federal level and is commonly known as Elections Canada. Requirement This requirement is for Wooden Ruler with Elections Canada logo. Elections Canada prefers that the Final Delivery is received no later than July 1, 2026. Incumbent The work is currently not being performed by a contractor. Security There is no security requirement applicable to this procurement. Period of the Contract The Contract period will be from the Effective Date of the Contract until 2027-03-31 (the “Initial Term”). The Contractor will grant to Elections Canada irrevocable options to extend the period of the Contract by one (1) additional period of two (2) years under the same terms and conditions. Submission of Proposals Submission Eligibility Barring any other conditions or international sanctions, Canadian Suppliers, Suppliers of an Applicable Trading Partner and Suppliers of a Non-Trading Partner, as defined in the article 1.2, are eligible for this solicitation of offers. This solicitation allows bidders to use the Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation to transmit their proposals electronically. For further information, bidders may refer to Part 2 – Bidder Instructions, and Part 3 – Proposal Preparation Instructions of the document. Bidders may also decide to deliver their proposal in person or by mail. Proposals are to be addressed to the attention of the Contracting Authority and delivered, sealed, to the Proposal Receiving Unit on or before the bid closing date and time indicated on the front page of the solicitation. For sending packages by courier or for dropping off, please note that the Proposal Receiving Unit at the Business Centre is open Mondays to Fridays from 8:00 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 16:00 (Gatineau, Quebec time). Bids sent via email or facsimile will not be accepted. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. Elections Canada retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Enquiries All enquiries and other communication with Elections Canada personnel are to be directed ONLY to the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority will be the bidder’s primary contact. Bidders who contact anyone other than the Contracting Authority may be disqualified. All enquiries must be submitted in writing to [email protected] no later than the deadline indicated in the solicitation. Enquiries received after that time may not be answered. Interested parties wishing to obtain the solicitation documents for this solicitation must do so through the tender notice on the CanadaBuys web page.The documents downloaded through this site take precedence over any copies that may also be made available. Further information about Elections Canada may be obtained at elections.ca. Debriefings Once the successful bidder has been announced, bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority as per the terms of the solicitation and/or the regret letter. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person.

Additional Information

Source

canadabuys

Status

closed

Procurement Method

Competitive - Open bidding

Procurement Category

SRVTGD

Selection Criteria

Variations or combinations of the above methods

Regions of Opportunity

World

Regions of Delivery

National Capital Region (NCR)

Reference Number

cb-677-26950464

Amendment Number

002

Contracting Entity

Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (Elections)

Contact Name

Brandon Hua

Contact Email

Contact Phone

+18734150459

Contact Country

Canada

Organization City

Gatineau

Organization Province / State

Québec

Organization Country

Canada

Last Updated

May 8, 2026

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