Opportunity
CanadaBuys #100032247
RFI for Mail Courier Services for Service Canada Centres in Marathon and Geraldton, Ontario
Posted
August 18, 2026
Respond By
September 11, 2026
Identifier
100032247
NAICS
492110, 492210
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Ontario Region, is seeking industry input on mail courier services for Service Canada Centres in Marathon and Geraldton, Ontario. - Government Buyer: - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Ontario Region - Strategic Operational Services Directorate - Scope of Services: - Recurring and ad hoc mail collection and delivery from Marathon and Geraldton to four locations: Chatham, North York, Timmins (Ontario), and Surrey (British Columbia) - Transport of mail items including boxes, polybags, and envelopes - Vendor vehicles must accommodate up to 10 boxes or bags (standard banker box size) per trip - Delivery standards: 1 to 3 business days depending on destination - Contingency Requirements: - Ability to provide backup delivery services during Canada Post disruptions - Potential for additional sites across Ontario and Canada - Operational and Security Requirements: - Secure storage and chain of custody for mail items - Vehicle maintenance and security - Drivers must be capable of carrying up to 30 kg - Bilingual service capability (English and French) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the RFI is open to all industry providers of courier and mail transport services.
Description
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Ontario Region is seeking information on the feasibility of providing courier services from two Service Canada Centres in Ontario to four delivery locations—three in Ontario (Chatham, North York, Timmins) and Surrey, British Columbia. Deliveries must be completed within one to three business days depending on the destination. The objective is to solicit input and options from potential vendors to determine the feasibility of performing the delivery of mail and mail items from Ontario to specified locations. The estimated contract duration is 36 months.