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Cable or Relay Television Distribution Service

Correctional Service of Canada (CSC)
CanadaBuys Posted: February 24, 2026

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PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is seeking proposals for a cable or relay television distribution service for several correctional institutions in the Quebec Region. The primary objective is to provide a comprehensive television service that includes installation, operation, and maintenance of a cable or relay television distribution network for all cells and common rooms across the following facilities: Federal Training Centre (Min), Federal Training Centre (Multi), Archambault Institution (Min), Archambault Institution (Med), Regional Reception Centre (Multi), Cowansville Institution (Med), Donnacona Institution (Max), and Joliette Institution (Multi). The service will be funded entirely by inmates, with no costs incurred by CSC.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

The issuing organization is the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), located in Laval, Québec, Canada. The primary contact for this RFP is Éloïse Clément, who can be reached at [email protected].

KEY DATES

  • Posted Date: February 24, 2026
  • Proposal Due Date: April 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT
  • Performance Period: June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2029, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

  • Bidders must be Canadian suppliers as the solicitation is not open to international bidders.
  • Bidders may submit proposals for one or more institutions based on their capacity to serve the respective regions.
  • Compliance with Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulations is required.
  • Proposals must not include sexually explicit channels, and the use of wireless equipment within the institutions is prohibited.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Bidders must demonstrate the ability to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials for the installation and maintenance of the television distribution system. This includes ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, as well as the provision of public access and educational channels.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Key deliverables include:

  • Installation of a cable or relay television distribution network.
  • Ongoing operation and maintenance of the system.
  • Provision of a basic service level that includes local programming and educational content.
  • Adherence to performance standards set by the CRTC.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated based on the lowest price compliant bid. Specific evaluation criteria are detailed in the solicitation document, which bidders are encouraged to review for comprehensive requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

While not mandatory, bidders with experience in providing similar services to correctional facilities or other institutional environments may have a competitive advantage. Familiarity with CRTC regulations and previous successful installations in similar contexts would be beneficial.

This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the RFP for potential bidders to assess their fit for the opportunity.

Due Date
April 21, 2026
(Overdue)
Solicitation #
21301-27-5330518

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21301-27-5330518_Cable or Relay Television Distribution Service This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada for the following institutions within the Quebec Region: Federal Training Centre (Min) Federal Training Centre (Multi) Archambault Institution (Min) Archambault Institution (Med) Regional Reception Centre (Multi) Cowansville Institution (Med) Donnacona Institution (Max) Joliette Institution (Multi) Trade agreement: This procurement is not subject to any trade agreement. Policy on Reciprocal Procurement: This solicitation is open only to Canadian suppliers. Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest priced compliant bid. CSC intends to award one or more contracts as a result of this Request for Proposal. Bidders may submit a proposal for one or more institutions, depending on their capacity to serve the regions in which the institutions are located. Set aside under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business: This procurement is not subject to any set aside for Indigenous Suppliers. Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: This procurement is not subject to a Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement. Security Requirements: This contract does not include security requirements. Nature of Requirements: The following is a summary of the statement of work for this requirement. The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) must provide rental services for a cable or relay television distribution network for all cells and common rooms of the following institutions: Federal Training Centre 600, Federal Training Centre 6099, Archambault Minimum, Archambault Medium, Regional Reception Centre, Cowansville, Donnacona, and Joliette. The inmates (Inmate Committee) will fully pay all costs associated with this contract. The Correctional Service of Canada will not incur any expenses for this contract. Objectives: To provide a cable or relay television distribution service for all cells and common rooms of the following institutions: Federal Training Centre 600, Federal Training Centre 6099, Archambault Minimum, Archambault Medium, Regional Reception Centre, Cowansville, Donnacona, and Joliette.. Deliverables: The Contractor must supply all personnel, equipment, installation of supplies, materials, equipment and components, as well as the oversight required for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the television signal system. The Contractor must provide a basic service level that includes the services required in accordance with the rules of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), as well as any other applicable laws or regulations. This service must include public access and educational channels, the retransmission of television signals of locally broadcast programs, and other appropriate services. It should be noted that CSC prohibits sexually explicit channels. The Contractor must not include such channels in the channel lineup. CSC also prohibits the use of wireless equipment within its buildings. Any conditions for participation of suppliers not specified in solicitation documentation: none. Estimated quantity of commodity: see solicitation document statement of work and basis of payment. Period of the Contract: The Work is to be performed during the period of June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2029 with the option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods. File Number: 21301-27-5330518 Contracting Authority: Éloïse Clément Telephone number: 514-234-6283 E-mail: [email protected] NOTE TO BIDDERS: Bidders can obtain the complete statement of work and evaluation criteria by downloading the solicitation document and associated documents from the Canada buys / tender opportunities website. The Crown reserves the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada (English or French). After contract award, bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person. Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC) offers seminars to businesses interested in learning how to sell goods and services to the Government of Canada. The seminars are FREE. Topics include: ? Understand the federal procurement process; ? Learn about searching for opportunities; ? Find out how to bid on opportunities; ? Discover how to prepare to sell to the government. The full schedule of seminars can be found on the Procurement Assistance Canada website, under find an event (Procurement Assistance Canada: Find an event - Canada.ca).

Additional Information

Source

canadabuys

Status

closed

Procurement Method

Competitive - Open bidding

Procurement Category

Services

Regions of Opportunity

Quebec (except NCR)

Regions of Delivery

Quebec (except NCR)

Reference Number

cb-928-82292696

Amendment Number

006

Contracting Entity

Correctional Service of Canada (CSC)

Contact Name

Eloïse Clément

Contact Email

Contact Phone

+14505062965

Contact Country

Canada

Organization City

Laval

Organization Province / State

Québec

Organization Country

Canada

Last Updated

April 21, 2026

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