CanadaBuys #HICC-LICC 2026-2027 - PS6322

Accessibility Services and Alternative Formats for National Housing Council (Indigenous Set-Aside)

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (National Housing Council Secretariat) is seeking an Indigenous supplier to provide a comprehensive suite of accessibility services and alternative formats to support National Housing Council activities. - Government Buyer: - Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (National Housing Council Secretariat) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; Nations Translation is pre-identified as a supplier in one attachment - Products/Services Requested: - Simultaneous and retrospective accessibility translation and transcription services for live or recorded events - Includes American Sign Language (ASL), Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ), and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) - Alternative document formatting for NHC materials - Large print, braille, electronic, audio, and ASL/LSQ video formats - Other accessible services, supports, or formats as needed to ensure participation in NHC activities - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contract is set aside for Indigenous suppliers under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB) - Services must comply with Accessibility Canada Regulations, including delivery timelines: - 15 days for large print/electronic formats - 45 days for braille/audio formats - Deliverables must meet Government of Canada accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance and compatibility with assistive technologies - Professional standards required for interpreters and secure handling of information - Bilingual (English/French) support required - Estimated contract value: CA$35,398.23 - Contract duration: 12 months, with an option to extend

Description

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada is seeking a firm to provide a range of accessibility services, supports, and alternative formats to support the activities of the National Housing Council. Services include simultaneous and retrospective accessibility translation services (e.g., LSQ, ASL, CART) for live or recorded virtual or in-person events, alternative document formats such as large print, braille, electronic, audio, and ASL/LSQ video formats, and other accessible services as needed. Services must comply with the Accessibility Canada Regulations timelines, with large print or electronic formats delivered within 15 days and braille and audio formats within 45 days. The contract duration is 12 months and is set aside for an Indigenous supplier.

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