CanadaBuys #AB-2026-05336

Pre-qualification Request for Translation Services for Communications and Public Engagement, Alberta

The Province of Alberta's Communications and Public Engagement department is seeking qualified vendors to provide translation services for government communications. - Government Buyer: - Province of Alberta, Communications and Public Engagement office, Queen Elizabeth II Building, Edmonton - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the notice - Products/Services Requested: - Translation services for routine communications, emergency notifications, and crisis communications - Services must be available on an as-needed basis - Rapid response required, including evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Proponents must demonstrate capacity, availability, and responsiveness for urgent communications - Timely and reliable access to translation services is critical, especially during emergencies - Delays could impact media response, public safety messaging, and government credibility - Contract Details: - Estimated contract duration is 31 months - Governed by WTO GPA trade agreements - Classified under UNSPSC code 82110000 (Writing and translations)

Description

The Province's Communications and Public Engagement department is seeking translation services on an as-needed basis with no guarantee of work. These services will support routine government communications, emergency notifications, and crisis communications, requiring timely and reliable access including near-immediate support during emergencies and outside regular business hours. Proponents must demonstrate capacity, availability, and responsiveness to support urgent communications where delays could impact media response, public safety messaging, and government credibility. The contract duration is estimated at 31 months starting from August 31, 2026.

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