Question 1

What is "ACAN - Managing the Development and Maintenance of the D250 School Bus Standards"?

Accepted Answer

**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**
- **What is being procured/granted?**  
  Transport Canada seeks a consultant for the development, maintenance, and publication of editions of the D250 School Bus Standard, including new standards development for Fiscal Years 2026-2028 and 2028-2030.

- **Project scope and objectives:**  
  The project involves reaffirmations, publications, and updates of the D250 standard in both English and French, in consultation with Transport Canada.

- **Contract type and estimated value:**  
  The proposed contract value is CAD 244,200, covering an initial period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2028, with three optional years through March 31, 2030.

**BUYER INFORMATION:**
- **Issuing organization:**  
  Transport Canada, Multimodal and Road Safety Programs Directorate (MRSP).

- **Contact details:**  
  Diana Daigle-Pietsch  
  Email: diana.daigle-pietsch@tc.gc.ca

- **Important dates:**  
  - Posted: January 9, 2026  
  - Due: January 26, 2026, at 14:00 EST  
  - Performance period: April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2028 (with options)

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Required certifications/registrations:**  
  Accreditation to develop and publish the D250 School Bus Standard in Canada.

- **Mandatory qualifications:**  
  Proven experience in standards development, bilingual publication, and stakeholder consultation. Ability to manage technical committees and maintain intellectual property rights.

- **Set-aside requirements:**  
  None specified.

- **Geographic restrictions:**  
  None specified other than the requirement for service within Canadian jurisdiction.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Key technical capabilities needed:**  
  Development and maintenance of standards, bilingual publication, compliance with regulatory timelines, and assurance of intellectual property rights.

- **Deliverables and performance standards:**  
  Delivery of five electronic licenses of each new standard in English and French; adherence to Transport Canada's timelines and technical requirements.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- **Nice-to-have certifications or experience:**  
  Additional familiarity with similar standards or regulatory frameworks could be beneficial.

- **Preferred qualifications:**  
  Experience in related fields of safety and compliance.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**
- **How proposals will be evaluated:**  
  The quality of submitted statements of capabilities will determine whether a competitive procurement will follow.

- **Weighting of different criteria:**  
  Not specified.

- **Past performance requirements:**  
  Suppliers must adequately demonstrate their qualifications and capabilities through their statements.

This summary facilitates alignment with potential suppliers' capabilities and qualifications against Transport Canada's requirements for the D250 School Bus Standards project.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is January 26, 2026 (13 days left).

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