# CanadaBuys #100032545

ESDC Market Research for Dedicated Courier Service in Port aux Basques

**Posted:** October 08, 2026
**Respond By:** October 16, 2026
**Identifier:** 100032545
**NAICS:** 492110, 492210

Employment and Social Development Canada is researching dedicated weekday courier service for Service Canada in Port aux Basques.
- **Government buyer:** Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), on behalf of the Government of Canada; sub-agency: Service Canada. No specific office is identified.
- **Named organization:** Canada Post is the pickup and drop-off location for the mail; no courier contractor or OEM is named.
- **Requested service:** Daily collection of incoming mail and related items from Canada Post at 3 Main Street, delivery to the Service Canada Centre at 64 Main Street, and return of outgoing mail to Canada Post. Items include first-class mail, parcels, registered mail, Express Post, Priority Post, and related documentation.
- **Operating requirements:** Weekdays, normally 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, excluding statutory holidays; dedicated vehicle(s); one primary and one backup driver; backup vehicles and personnel; secure handling and control of items in transit; and pickup/delivery confirmation when requested. Overnight storage of items in vehicles is not permitted.
- **Personnel and flexibility:** Drivers must hold Government of Canada Reliability Status security clearance and communicate effectively in English. Additional labor or equipment may be requested for ad hoc needs.
- **Opportunity status:** This is an RFI for market research, not a contract solicitation or award. No specific OEMs, part numbers, or product quantities are identified.
- **Potential competing providers:** Purolator Inc., FedEx Corporation, United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS), and DHL International GmbH could provide comparable courier services.

### Description

This Request for Information seeks industry input on courier services supporting the transportation of mail and related items between Canada Post and the Service Canada Centre at 64 Main Street in Port aux Basques, Newfoundland and Labrador. The described service includes scheduled pickup and delivery, handling mail and parcels, and providing dedicated vehicles and drivers; additional labor and equipment may be requested for ad hoc needs. The notice states that responses are for information-gathering purposes only and will not result in a contract award. The information may help ESDC refine requirements and assess supplier capabilities for a potential future procurement.

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