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Sign language (American Sign Language (ASL) and Langue des signes Québécoise (LSQ)) Services
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PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW
The Canada School of Public Service (CSPS) is seeking proposals for Sign Language Services, specifically American Sign Language (ASL) and Langue des signes Québécoise (LSQ), to support upcoming events on an "as and when requested" basis. The core objective is to ensure accessibility for participants who are deaf or hard of hearing during these events.
ISSUING ORGANIZATION
The issuing organization is the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS), located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The primary contact for this RFP is Isabelle Picard, reachable at [email protected].
CONTRACT DETAILS
The contract type is a firm-fixed-price agreement, with a total budget of $330,000. This includes $110,000 for the initial contract year and $110,000 for each of the two optional years. There are no security requirements associated with this contract.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
To be considered eligible, bidders must meet the following requirements:
- Geographic Restrictions: Only Canadian Suppliers and Suppliers from Applicable Trading Partners are eligible.
- Legal Capacity: Offerors must have the legal capacity to contract and may need to provide documentation of their registration or incorporation.
- Compliance: Offerors must comply with Canada’s Code of Conduct for Procurement and the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Bidders must demonstrate proficiency in providing in-person and remote ASL and LSQ interpretation services. For remote services, the platform must ensure high-quality video transmission and reliable access to audio feeds from CSPS. Compliance with ISO Standard 20109 is not required for remote services, provided functional requirements are met.
DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Key deliverables include providing real-time visual sign-language interpretation for specified events. Performance metrics may include the quality of interpretation, adherence to timelines, and successful integration with CSPS's webcasting platforms.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Proposals will be evaluated based on the lowest price. Bidders must provide a comprehensive offer that meets all requirements to facilitate evaluation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
While not mandatory, preferred qualifications that could enhance a bidder's competitiveness include:
- Experience in providing ASL and LSQ interpretation services for government or large-scale events.
- Familiarity with various web conferencing platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom) and their integration capabilities.
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Canada School of Public Service (CSPS) has a service requirement for Sign language (American Sign Language (ASL) and Langue des signes Québécoise (LSQ)) Services for upcoming events organized by CSPS, on an ‘’as and when requested’’ basis. Up to two (2) contracts could be awarded. If contracts are awarded, the Period of the contracts will be for one (1) year from contract award. Two (2) irrevocable options to extend the term of the contract by one (1) year each form an integral part of the contract. The total allocated budget for this requirement (including 2 option years) is $330,000.00, excluding applicable taxes. $110,000.00 for the initial contract (one year from contract award date) and $110,000.00 per option year. There is no security requirement applicable to the contract.
Additional Information
Source
canadabuys
Status
closed
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement Category
Services
Selection Criteria
Lowest Price
Regions of Opportunity
Canada
Regions of Delivery
National Capital Region (NCR) *Canada
Reference Number
cb-111-94306567
Amendment Number
002
Contracting Entity
Canada School of Public Service (CSPS)
Contact Name
Isabelle Picard
Contact Email
Contact Country
Canada
Organization City
Ottawa
Organization Province / State
ON
Organization Country
Canada
Last Updated
June 10, 2026
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