Language Training services for Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)

Summary of Opportunity: Language Training Services for Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)

Issuing Organization:
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Office of Infrastructure of Canada (INFC)
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Contact Person: Xiumei Situ
Email: [email protected]

Project Scope and Objectives:
The project seeks proposals for providing one-on-one and part-time group second language training services to enhance the official language proficiency of HICC employees. The objective is to ensure that learners meet or maintain the minimum proficiency requirements for their respective positions.

Important Dates:

• Solicitation Date: February 20, 2026
• Closing Date: April 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM E.D.T.
• Contract Duration: Initial term of one (1) year with an irrevocable option to extend for up to four (4) additional one-year periods.

Required Certifications/Registrations:

• Minimum Corporate Security Requirement: Designated Organization Screening (DOS)
• Minimum Resource Security Requirement: Reliability

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Bidders must demonstrate capability in providing language education services.

Key Technical Capabilities Needed:

• Experience in delivering language training, specifically in English and French to government employees.
• Ability to offer both individualized and group training sessions.

Deliverables and Performance Standards:

• Provision of language training that meets the HICC's official language proficiency requirements.
• Compliance with the technical objectives outlined in the statement of work.

Evaluation Criteria:
Proposals will be assessed based on:

• Technical Merit (60%)
• Price (40%)

Note that the highest-scoring proposal may not be selected if the cost is deemed unreasonable, as HICC reserves the right to negotiate with any supplier.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with governmental organizations, particularly in the field of language training.
• Proven track record of successful language training program implementation.

Geographic Restrictions:
The services will be delivered in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Proposal Submission:
Proposals must be submitted via email only to the provided procurement address. Interested parties should review all documents related to the RFP accessible through the provided links.

This summary serves to align the opportunity with potential service providers with relevant competencies in language education for government entities.