Merx #21801-26-0036 & 21801-26-0037

Elder Helper Services for Indigenous Offenders in British Columbia

This opportunity involves the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) awarding contracts for Elder Helper services to support Indigenous offenders in federal institutions in British Columbia. - Government Buyer: - Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), Pacific Region - Services Requested: - Elder Helper Services to assist Elders with: - Traditional Indigenous programming and ceremonies - Counseling and cultural awareness activities - Group discussions, report preparation, and participation in staff meetings - Support for case management and parole processes - Requirements: - Set aside for Indigenous suppliers under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB) - Minimum two years of relevant experience assisting Elders - Security clearance (RELIABILITY STATUS) required - English language proficiency - Compliance with environmental standards for printed materials - Place of Performance: - Federal institutions in the Fraser Valley, British Columbia - Matsqui Institution, Abbotsford (33344 King Road) - Mission Medium Institution, Mission (8751 Stave Lake Street) - Contract Details: - Two-year base period with an option to extend for one additional year - Estimated value: $205,042 CAD per supplier - No OEMs or product vendors are involved, as this is a service contract.

Description

The Correctional Service Canada (CSC) intends to award a contract for Elder Helper services to support Indigenous offenders in British Columbia. The Elder Helpers assist Elders in providing traditional Indigenous programming, ceremonies, counseling, and cultural awareness within federal institutions. The contract is set aside for Indigenous suppliers, with a requirement for a minimum of two years of relevant experience. The contract period is two years with an option to extend, and the estimated value is approximately $205,042 CAD per supplier.

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