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Vocational Training for offenders - Forklift and Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) Operator

Correctional Service of Canada (CSC)
CanadaBuys Posted: May 4, 2026

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PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW:

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is seeking proposals for vocational training programs focused on Forklift and Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) Operator certification for offenders in various federal institutions located in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The objective is to provide offenders with third-party certification, enhancing their employability upon release. The training will be conducted on an as-needed basis, with the contractor responsible for delivering comprehensive training resources, materials, and certification processes.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION:

  • Organization: Correctional Service of Canada (CSC)
  • Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Primary Contact: Linda Mandeville
  • Email: [email protected]

KEY DATES:

  • Posted Date: May 4, 2026
  • Proposal Due Date: May 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT)
  • Performance Period: July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with options for two additional one-year renewals.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bidders must be Canadian suppliers; this opportunity is not open to international bidders.
  • Bidders must provide training in English for Nova Scotia sites and in both English and French for New Brunswick sites.
  • Contractors must have qualified instructors capable of delivering training and communicating effectively in the required languages.
  • All training materials, including manuals and protective equipment, must be supplied by the contractor.
  • Successful bidders must provide a list of participants who completed the training and issue certificates within 21 days of course completion.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:

  • Expertise in delivering Forklift and MEWP Operator training leading to third-party certification.
  • Ability to provide all necessary training materials and equipment, including protective gear and cleaning supplies.
  • Capability to manage logistics for delivering materials and equipment to various institutional sites.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

  • Provision of sufficient instructors for each training session.
  • Delivery of training materials and equipment to the training location prior to course commencement.
  • Submission of a list of successful participants and copies of their certificates to the designated manager within specified timeframes.
  • Reporting on training dates, locations, and participant numbers within 21 days post-training.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

  • Proposals will be evaluated based on the lowest priced compliant bid. There are no additional criteria specified for evaluation beyond compliance with the stated requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • While not mandatory, experience in providing vocational training to offenders or similar populations may be viewed favorably.
  • Familiarity with the correctional system and its unique challenges could enhance a bidder’s proposal.

This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the RFP for potential bidders to assess their fit for the opportunity. Bidders are encouraged to download the complete statement of work and evaluation criteria from the Canada Buys website for further details.

Due Date
May 26, 2026
(Overdue)
Solicitation #
21C20-26-5157275

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Vocational Training for offenders - Forklift and Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) Operator This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada CORCAN, various Atlantic institutions in the New-Brunswick and Nova Scotia region. 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. Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business: This procurement is not subject to any set-asides for Indigenous Suppliers. Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: This procurement is not subject to a Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement. Security Requirements: This contract includes security requirements. Nature of Requirements: The following is a summary of the statement of work for this requirement. The Correctional Service of Canada has a requirement to provide Forklift and Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) Operator training courses leading to third-party certification to groups of offenders at Federal Institutions in the New Brunswick and Nova Scotia region. Objectives: To provide third party certification as a Forklift and MEWP Operator on an as and when requested basis to groups of offenders at various institutions in the New-Brunswick and Nova Scotia region. Deliverables: For each course, the Contractor must provide: a) Sufficient resources (instructors) to facilitate Forklift and MEWP Operator for each location for which the Contractor has been identified to provide services. b) Training materials, written, practical exercises and testing as required for the completion of the applicable course; c) All necessary materials which include, but are not limited to: manuals, handouts, materials, protective equipment and any other necessary equipment including the cleaning supplies for the equipment; d) Delivery of all materials and equipment to the location prior to the start of the course (CSC will provide storage for the training materials and equipment on site at the location during the course); e) A list of successful participants to the Designated Manager. f) Copies of certificates for successful participants within 21 days of course completion, delivered to the Designated Manager (can be delivered by email or mail); and, g) Dates and location of training, and number of participants within 21 days of completion of each course to the Designated Manager. The Contractor must perform all work in English for Nova Scotia sites and in English and French at New Brunswick sites as requested. The Contractor’s resources must be able to communicate orally and in writing without any assistance and with minimal errors in English, French or both English and French. Multiple Contracts Canada may issue up to two (2) contracts as a result of this request for proposal process. One (1) contract for Region A (Stream 1 and 2) – New Brunswick (Dorchester Complex and Community Industries); and One (1) contract for Region B (Stream 1 and 2) – Nova Scotia (Springhill Institution and Nova Institution). Bidders may submit a bid for one or both regions. However, bidders submitting a bid for both regions must be able to supply sufficient materials, equipment and resources to provide the Forklift and MEWP courses to all of the institutional sites listed within the regions for which they are submitting a bid. 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. Duration of Contract and Time Frame for Delivery: Period of the Contract: The Work is to be performed during the period of July 1,2026 to June 30, 2027 with the option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods. File Number: 21C20-26-5157275 Contracting Authority: Linda Mandeville Telephone number: 438-357-6503 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

Selection Criteria

Lowest Price

Regions of Opportunity

National Capital Region (NCR)

Regions of Delivery

Nova Scotia *New Brunswick

Reference Number

cb-888-89551213

Amendment Number

001

Contracting Entity

Correctional Service of Canada (CSC)

Contact Name

Linda Mandeville

Contact Email

Contact Phone

+14383576503

Contact Country

Canada

Organization City

Ottawa

Organization Province / State

Ontario

Organization Country

Canada

Last Updated

May 26, 2026

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