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Electoral Material – EC50160 Yellow Polling Place Pennant

Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (Elections)
CanadaBuys Posted: May 12, 2026

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PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (Elections Canada) is seeking proposals for the printing of yellow polling place pennants (EC50160) to be used at polling locations during federal elections and referendums. The primary objective is to ensure that these pennants are produced and delivered by the preferred final delivery date of August 27, 2026. This procurement is essential for facilitating clear identification of polling places to the public.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

The issuing organization is the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (Elections Canada), located at 30 Victoria Street, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. The primary contact for this RFP is Valérie Simard, who can be reached at [email protected].

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

  • Bidders must be Canadian Suppliers or Suppliers from an Applicable Trading Partner.
  • Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Connect service or delivered in person/mail to the Proposal Receiving Unit.
  • Bidders must adhere to submission guidelines, including the prohibition of email or fax submissions.
  • All proposals must be submitted in either of Canada’s official languages.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Bidders should demonstrate capabilities in high-quality printing and packaging of electoral materials, specifically pennants. The ability to propose alternative packaging solutions that enhance stability during transport is also encouraged, as evidenced by a recent amendment allowing for alternative packaging methods.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The key deliverable is the production and delivery of yellow polling place pennants, with specific packaging requirements outlined in the RFP. The final delivery must meet the specified date of August 27, 2026, and adhere to quality standards to ensure durability and visibility.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

While not mandatory, bidders with prior experience in producing electoral materials or similar products may have a competitive advantage. Additional preferred qualifications may include certifications relevant to printing and packaging standards.

This summary encapsulates the essential information needed for potential bidders to assess their fit for this opportunity with Elections Canada.

Due Date
June 2, 2026
(Overdue)
Solicitation #
ECVS-RFP-2026-4201

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ecvs-rfp-2026-4201---electoral-material---ec50160-yellow-polling-place-pennant---amendment-1.pdf
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ecvs-rfp-2026-4201---electoral-material---ec50160-yellow-polling-place-pennant.pdf
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The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (OCEO), an agent of Parliament, exercises general direction and supervision over the conduct of elections and referendums at the federal level and is commonly known as Elections Canada. Requirement This requirement is for the printing of an outside pennant for polling places. Preferred Final Delivery Date no later than August 27, 2026. Incumbent The work is currently not being performed by a contractor. Security There is no security requirement applicable to this procurement. Period of the Contract The Contract period will be from the Effective Date of the Contract until 2027-03-31 (the “Initial Term”). The Contractor will grant to Elections Canada irrevocable options to extend the period of the Contract by one (1) additional period of two (2) years each under the same terms and conditions. Submission of Proposals Submission Eligibility Barring any other conditions or international sanctions, Canadian Suppliers and Suppliers of an Applicable Trading Partner, as defined in the article 1.2, are eligible for this solicitation of offers. This solicitation allows bidders to use the Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation to transmit their proposals electronically. For further information, bidders may refer to Part 2 – Bidder Instructions, and Part 3 – Proposal Preparation Instructions of the document. Bidders may also decide to deliver their proposal in person or by mail. Proposals are to be addressed to the attention of the Contracting Authority and delivered, sealed, to the Proposal Receiving Unit on or before the bid closing date and time indicated on the front page of the solicitation. For sending packages by courier or for dropping off, please note that the Proposal Receiving Unit at the Business Centre is open Mondays to Fridays from 8:00 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 16:00 (Gatineau, Quebec time). Bids sent via email or facsimile will not be accepted. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. Elections Canada retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Enquiries All enquiries and other communication with Elections Canada personnel are to be directed ONLY to the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority will be the bidder’s primary contact. Bidders who contact anyone other than the Contracting Authority may be disqualified. All enquiries must be submitted in writing to [email protected] no later than the deadline indicated in the solicitation. Enquiries received after that time may not be answered. Interested parties wishing to obtain the solicitation documents for this solicitation must do so through the tender notice on the CanadaBuys web page. The documents downloaded through this site take precedence over any copies that may also be made available. Further information about Elections Canada may be obtained at elections.ca. Debriefings Once the successful bidder has been announced, bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority as per the terms of the solicitation and/or the regret letter. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person.

Additional Information

Source

canadabuys

Status

closed

Procurement Method

Competitive - Open bidding

Procurement Category

Goods

Regions of Opportunity

World

Regions of Delivery

National Capital Region (NCR)

Reference Number

cb-78-3754343

Amendment Number

001

Contracting Entity

Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (Elections)

Contact Name

Valérie Simard

Contact Email

Contact Phone

+18734160946

Contact Country

Canada

Organization City

Gatineau

Organization Province / State

Quebec

Organization Country

Canada

Last Updated

June 2, 2026

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