Updating, delivering, and promoting an on-demand e-learning module “Outdoor Air Quality and Health and the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI)” for physicians and other health professionals

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)

SOLICITATION #    	1000153097	    

Closing Date   

December 16, 2013			

TIME 

3:00 pm EST   

This requirement is for the department of Health Canada.

INTRODUCTION   

The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) is a federal program coordinated by Health Canada and Environment Canada, with the support of provincial and municipal governments as well as non-governmental organizations.  The AQHI is a health-based communications tool, which helps people reduce their risk from short-term exposure to air pollution.  The Index is presented on a scale from 1-10+, representing low, moderate, high, or very high levels of risk.  At each level on the scale, health messages are provided for both general, and at-risk, populations. 
An evaluation of the national Air Quality Health Index program conducted in February, 2010, recommended Health Canada prioritize outreach to at-risk populations. Engaging healthcare professionals is one of the most effective ways to reach at-risk populations. Healthcare professionals are considered to be credible sources of information, and their advice resonates strongly with patients. They are also in regular, often one-on-one contact with at-risk people. Since 2009, the AQHI e-learning  Accredited Course has been available to health professionals through the University of British Columbia, in two separate contracts. 
Since Health Care professionals are a difficult group to target, and their awareness of the AQHI is generally low, the AQHI is seeking to continue to offer an e-learning, fully Accredited Course available through a major learning institution. Physicians and other health professionals need to continue to be better informed about the AQHI, and the connection between air quality and health, in order to increase their patients’/ clients’ awareness of the AQHI and to support them in using it effectively.

ESTIMATED VALUE

The total value of any contract resulting from this Request for Proposal (RFP) shall not exceed an all- inclusive sum of $80,000 taxes extra.

 OWNERSHIP OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 

Ownership of intellectual property created especially for this project will reside with the Contractor.
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=13697§ion=text#Toc490365256.

SECURITY REQUIREMENT

There is no security associated with this requirement.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS 
	
M1	Compliance 
The Bidder must demonstrate that the firm has a minimum of 4 years of experience (as of the closing date of this RFP) providing e-learning accreditation and delivery to health professionals			
M2	Resource(s) Team
The Bidder has clearly identified all of his/her proposed resources for each position proposed within the Bidders proposal in order to successfully complete the services required under this RFP as well as provide a  CV of all resources proposed.

The Bidder must identify the Lead Resource. The Lead Resource must be an internal resource of the proposed Bidder. 

The Lead Resource must have a minimum of 5 yrs experience in developing and managing e-learning environmental and /or health related courses, and possess a minimum of a Bachelor of Science/Environmental Studies /or equivalent education.

All other proposed resources must each have a minimum of 3 years experience in developing and managing e-learning courses and possess a minimum of a Bachelor of Science/Environmental Studies or equivalent education

The bidder can submit the same name for various positions identified. However, the bidder must clearly identify for which position (s) each CV is submitted. Years must be indicated in month and years.

*Note:  Health Canada reserves the right to check references by contacting one or all of the references provided. Health Canada also reserves the right to reject a bidder should one or more of the references provided not be available within one week from completion of bid evaluation and if in checking references they do not confirm the resources work experience, quality of work and information provided by the bidder.	
		
M3	Quality Control
The Bidder must provide a Quality Assurance/Control Procedure that he/she has in place. (this will be further evaluated at R3)	
		
M4	Languages
The Bidder must provide resources that can provide customer service and work in both official languages.(English and French)
			
M5	 Experience
The Bidder must demonstrate its capability and experience in providing e-learning module accreditation, delivery and promotion  by providing the following 2 projects completed by the firm within the last 3 years of the closing date of the RFP.  

-   One (1) e-learning module/ project that demonstrates experience in developing and implementing on-line learning specifically for health professionals.
-   One (1) e-learning module/ project that demonstrates experience in developing and implementing  air quality and health accreditation and delivery online learning

Both examples submitted must have been developed in both official languages or the Supplier must adapt the text into the other official language and integrate this adapted text into the original creative layout, to adequately demonstrate the Supplier's ability to provide creative services in both official languages.

M6	Capacity
The Bidder must provide two projects within the last five years of this RFP providing education services to reach Health Professionals (the target market) in specific geographic regions of the country, urban and rural.			

ADDRESS INQUIRIES IN WRITING TO

Donna Pettit
Senior Procurement and Contracting Officer
Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9
Donna.pettit@hc-sc.gc.ca