Grants and Contributions (G&C) Project

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW:
Transport Canada (TC) is seeking proposals for a project aimed at reviewing and enhancing the current service designs related to grants and contributions (G&C) administration. The scope includes improving processes in financial management, claim processing, incentive programs, data analytics, and business reporting. The primary objective is to develop blueprints for future state designs that will create reusable components across programs and services, thereby reducing duplication, enhancing consistency, and enabling scalable solutions for ongoing and future G&C initiatives.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION:
The issuing organization is the Department of Transport (Transport Canada). The full location is Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The primary contact for this RFP is Meghan Jazzar, who can be reached at [email protected].

KEY DATES:

• Posted Date: June 8, 2026
• Proposal Due Date: August 5, 2026, at 14:00 (2 PM)
• Anticipated Award Date: Not specified
• Performance Period: Not specified

CONTRACT DETAILS:
The procurement method is competitive, with an open invitation to bid. The contract type is not explicitly stated, and no estimated contract value or budget range is provided. There are no mentions of option years.

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

• No specific certifications or registrations are listed.
• No required security clearances are mentioned.
• No set-aside restrictions are indicated.
• No geographic restrictions or place-of-performance requirements are specified.
• No minimum years of experience or past performance requirements are outlined.
• No bonding or insurance requirements are stated.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:
Bidders should possess expertise in information technology consultation services, particularly in areas related to grants and contributions administration. Familiarity with developing reusable components, data analytics, and business reporting tools is essential.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
While specific deliverables and performance metrics are not detailed, bidders should anticipate that key deliverables will likely include comprehensive blueprints for future state designs and possibly interim reports on the current state analysis.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Proposals will be evaluated based on a combined highest score for technical merit and price. Specific weighting or priority of evaluation factors is not provided, but bidders should focus on demonstrating technical capabilities and cost-effectiveness.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
While not mandatory, preferred qualifications may include experience with similar projects in the public sector, familiarity with G&C administration processes, and advanced data analytics capabilities. Bidders with a proven track record in developing scalable IT solutions may have a competitive advantage.

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