Translation and Revision Services

PrairiesCan requires the services of qualified suppliers to provide translation, revision and related services for specific publications and information products from English to French (90%) and French to English (10%). These products are disseminated externally and internally, in print and/or electronic formats, depending on the needs of the specific target audiences. Products include policy position papers, discussion papers, reports, briefing notes, communication products (news releases, speeches, media advisories, etc.), and other documents. The documents may come in various format (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe, Illustrator, etc.) and combine text with tables, graphics and special layout requirements, depending on the medium/media used.

PrairiesCan produces press releases, backgrounders, speeches, web publications, publicity materials, solicitation documents, and other documents related to departmental operations, such as policies, procedures, human resources, financial statements, annual reports to Parliament, etc. As a federal department, PrairiesCan has the obligation under the Official Languages Act to provide all public and most internal documents in both official languages. Therefore, translated versions must reflect a high quality standard established for communication products and designed for various public entities and individuals. The required services must often be provided under tight deadlines, including during the evening and on weekends, and the volume of work to be dealt with can be significant.

PrairiesCan intends to award up to four (4) Task Authorization contracts for the services required to complete the Work, associated with Translation Services, including comparative revision. Task Authorizations will be issued on an “as needed” basis from the date of contract award to March 31, 2025, with 5 years (1 standard and 4 option years).