Interpretation and Translation Services for various languages for inmates.

Interpretation and Translation Services for various languages for inmates.


This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada, Pacific Region.

Trade agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT, North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canada-Colombia and/or Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreements.

Tendering procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid.

Competitive Procurement Strategy: Compliant bid with the lowest price per point.

Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business: This procurement is not subject to any set-asides for Aboriginal Suppliers.

Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: This procurement is not subject to a Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement.

Security Requirements: This contract includes security requirements.


Nature of Requirements: 

The following is a summary of the statement of work for this requirement. 

The Correctional Service Canada has a requirement to provide translation and interpretation services for offenders where it is related to their case management. The work will involve the following:

Objectives: To provide interpretation and written translation services on an as-needed basis for offender case management meetings, Parole Board of Canada hearings, etc.

Deliverables: The Contractor must provide oral interpretation services.  The work must be carried out at the location/site the meeting or hearing is being held.  The Contractor must provide translation services in a variety of languages other than French and English.


Expected Delivery Date: 2017-03-31


File Number: 21801-16-0001

Contracting Authority: Jason Kwan
#100 - 33991 Gladys Avenue, PO Box 4500, Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 2E8

Telephone number: 604-870-2512
Facsimile number: 604-870-2444
E-mail: Jason.Kwan@csc-scc.gc.ca

NOTE TO BIDDERS: Bidders can obtain copies of the solicitation documents by contacting the contracting authority named in this notice.

The Crown reserves the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada (English or French).

Given the nature of the requirements, proposals submitted by such means as facsimile or electronic mail will not be accepted.

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