CanadaBuys #T8080-260191

Transport Canada newsletter printing and distribution for the Lac-Mégantic Rail Bypass Project

Transport Canada is seeking a contractor to produce and distribute public communications for the Lac-Mégantic Rail Bypass Project. - Government buyer: Government of Canada, Department of Transport (Transport Canada); buyer contact named in the documents: Julien Babineau. - Scope: Printing, finishing, mailing, delivery, and distribution to residents of Lac-Mégantic, Frontenac, and Nantes. - Guaranteed newsletters: Four bilingual editions per year, approximately 5,500 copies each (22,000 copies per year). Specifications include double-sided colour printing on glossy 200M paper, 14 × 8.5-inch open size, 4.66 × 8.5-inch folded size, two wrap folds, and bundles of 100 secured with crossed elastic bands. - Optional work: Up to eight additional newsletters per year (up to approximately 44,000 additional copies annually), plus door hangers, brochures or flyers, posters and information signs, business cards, notices, information sheets, bulk printing, and related distribution and delivery. - Notable requirements: Products must meet Transport Canada specifications and be accessible and defect-free. Provide proof of mailing or distribution, including GPS tracking records or equivalent when requested; arrange an alternative distribution method if Canada Post is unavailable or cannot meet the required schedule. - OEMs and vendors: No printing OEM or contractor/vendor is identified. Julien Babineau is identified as a government buyer contact, not a vendor. - Contract term: Estimated 26-month initial term from award through the end of March 2029, with up to four additional one-year extensions. - Security: No security requirement is identified.

Description

Transport Canada is seeking printing, preparation, distribution, and mailing services for communication products for residents of Lac-Mégantic, Frontenac, and Nantes, as part of the Lac-Mégantic Rail Bypass Project. The guaranteed work includes four newsletters per year, each with an estimated distribution of 5,500 copies, including printing, folding, preparation, mailing, and distribution. Additional newsletters and other printed products and services, such as brochures, posters, notices, mailing, and door-to-door distribution, may be requested as needed. The contract period runs from award through March 31, 2029, with options to extend for up to four additional one-year periods.

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