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Indigenous Elder Services for Dorchester Penitentiary, NB

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is seeking to contract an Indigenous Elder to provide spiritual, ceremonial, and cultural services for Indigenous offenders at Dorchester Penitentiary in New Brunswick. - Government Buyer: - Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) - Regional Contract Officer: Claudia Landry - OEMs and Vendors: - No commercial OEMs or vendors; the pre-identified supplier is Curtis White (individual Elder) - Products/Services Requested: - Elder services for Indigenous offenders, including: - Ceremonial and spiritual guidance - Individual and group counseling - Teachings and advice on Indigenous spirituality and traditional medicines - Participation in case management, regional, and national Indigenous advisory meetings - Escorting offenders for ceremonial outings - Advising staff on Indigenous protocols - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contract is set aside for Indigenous suppliers under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB) - Elder must be recognized by the Indigenous community and have at least five years of relevant experience - Personnel must hold a valid Reliability Status clearance from CSC - Services must comply with CSC security protocols - Estimated contract value: $264,383.30 CAD (GST/HST extra) - Period of performance: 9.5-month base period with two one-year extension options - Place of performance: Dorchester Penitentiary, 4902 Main Street, Dorchester, NB; contracting office in Moncton, NB

Description

This advanced contract award notice (ACAN) is for the provision of Elder services to Indigenous offenders at Dorchester Penitentiary in New Brunswick, Canada. The Elder will provide ceremonial and spiritual services, advice and guidance on Indigenous spirituality, case management support, and participate in regional and national meetings. The contract duration is 33 months starting June 15, 2026, with an estimated value of $264,383.30 CAD (GST/HST extra). The procurement is set aside for Indigenous suppliers and requires personnel to hold a valid Reliability Status granted by Correctional Services Canada.

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