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Strategic Advisement & Tactical Communications in Government Relations Public Relations & Communications & Internal Communications

Solicitation number POS-0708-013 Q&A-# 1

Publication date

Closing date and time 2024/09/18 14:00 EDT

Last amendment date


    Description

    The fast, high frequency rail project is a transformative initiative that aims to revolutionize intercity travel in the Québec City to Toronto corridor (the Project) , the most densely populated and most industrialized region of Canada. HFR’s communications team plays a pivotal role in this ambitious Project, serving as the bridge between the project team, stakeholders and the public. The team ensures that every stakeholder and member of the public is not just informed of the Project’s challenges and achievements but that they are engaged in a meaningful partnership through consultation, updates and meetings open to the public. Through strategic planning and effective execution, the communications team, assisted with communication agencies, ensures that the Project maintains a positive reputation, engages with all relevant parties and achieves its goals.

    To assist HRF with its communication efforts, this RFSA is for three (3) streams supporting HFR by delivering advisory and tactical communication requirements (the Streams). The Streams are as follows:

    1. Stream One – Government Relations
    2. Stream Two – Public Relations Communications
    3. Stream Three – Communications & Internal Communications

    Contract duration

    The estimated contract period will be 36 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2024/10/14.

    Trade agreements

    • North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
    • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
    • Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA)

    Reason for limited tendering

    A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

    • None

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    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    VIA HFR
    Address

    1 Place Ville Marie

    Montreal, QC, H3B 4R7
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Nancy St Denis
    Phone
    (613) 612-2142
    Email
    nancy.st-denis@hfr-tgf.ca
    Address

    330 Laurier Avenue, West

    Ottawa, ON, K1P 5K3
    Canada
    Bidding details

    Full details regarding this tender opportunity are available in the documents below. Click on the document name to download the file. Contact the contracting officer if you have any questions regarding these documents.

    Tender documents
    Document title Amendment no. Language Unique downloads Date added
    001 FR 21
    001 EN 23
    001 EN 40
    001 FR 19

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    Summary information

    Notice type
    Request for Supply Arrangement
    Language(s)
    English, French
    Region(s) of delivery
    National Capital Region (NCR)
    ,
    Ontario (except NCR)
    ,
    Quebec (except NCR)
    Region of opportunity
    Unspecified
    Contract duration
    36 month(s)
    Procurement method
    Competitive – Open Bidding
    Selection criteria
    Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price

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