CanadaBuys #J090007/A

Statistics Canada Solicits English as a Second Language Training Services for Federal Employees

Statistics Canada is seeking qualified suppliers to provide English as a Second Language (ESL) training services for federal employees, with both in-person and virtual delivery options. - Government Buyer: - Statistics Canada (Statistique Canada), Business Planning and Performance Division / Division de la planification et du rendement des activités - Scope of Services: - English as a Second Language (ESL) training for employees of Statistics Canada and other federal departments - Part-time group courses (5 to 8 learners per group), including distance learning (1,260 hours per year) - Summer group sessions (120 hours per year) - Private or semi-private courses provided on demand - Placement interviews (up to 40 per session) - Preparation and planning time for instructors (80 hours per year) - Course delivery, learner assessment, and reporting - Instructor Requirements: - Two full-time instructors required - Instructors must meet specific qualifications and experience criteria - Notable Requirements: - Services must be available both virtually and face-to-face - Contractor personnel requiring access to PROTECTED information must have RELIABILITY STATUS clearance from Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) - Pricing is based on firm hourly rates for training and preparation activities - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a services procurement - Locations: - Main place of performance: Statistics Canada Language Training Center, 150 Tunney's Pasture Driveway, Ottawa, ON - Services may also be delivered virtually

Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued to obtain English as a second language training services for employees of Statistics Canada. The contract duration is 12 months with four optional one-year extensions. The procurement method is open bidding and the evaluation criteria are based on the highest combined rating of technical merit (60%) and price (40%). Only Canadian suppliers and suppliers of an applicable trading partner are eligible to submit offers. Contractor personnel requiring access to PROTECTED information must hold a valid RELIABILITY STATUS granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC.

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