Development and Execution of a Maintenance and Training Plan for the ITS Architecture in Canada

Transport Canada is seeking a qualified organization to develop and execute a maintenance and training program for the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Architecture for Canada. The goals of the project are to:

• Ensure that the ITS Architecture for Canada and current Canadian unique service packages are up to date, relevant, and support the needs of Canadian users.
• Develop new service packages to address new needs, such as interoperability with other transportation modes and services. 
• Improve understanding and uptake of the Architecture through the development of a training plan, training materials, and the deliver a series of training workshops.
• Maintain alignment with the U.S. ITS Architecture (ARC-IT).

The project is comprised of 5 components (3 mandatory and 2 optional):

Mandatory:

Maintenance of the ITS Architecture for Canada, unique Canadian service packages, and new products developed under this contract:

• Periodic updates as needed to ensure continued functionality.
• Engagement with stakeholders to ensure the service packages continue to meet users’ needs and reflect use cases consistent with current practices.
• Development of new Canadian service packages that reflect unique ITS and CV/AV use cases in Canada.
• Communications to inform stakeholders of new updates.

Establishing a Stakeholder Advisory Committee (AC) and hosting AC meetings. The role of the AC to guide future activities including reviewing and recommending proposed changes to the ITS Architecture and its service packages.

Development and delivery of a training program to increase the uptake and integration of the ITS Architecture in transportation planning and design activities across Canada.

Optional:

Develop website design/layout and content to host the Architecture, training materials, reports, information on the service packages, etc. This website would be hosted by a third-party (i.e. not the contractor).

Additional work, such as preparing briefing documents, or providing ongoing technical support for Canadian stakeholders using the ITS Architecture and in developing regional architecture, requested on an “as needed” basis.

Contract Period:

The "Contract Period" is the entire period of time during which the Contractor is obliged to perform the Work, which includes:

The "Initial Contract Period", which begins on the date of Contract award and ends on March 31, 2022 with two option periods of 12 months each, ending March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2024 respectively.

Security Requirement:

As the materials to be used for this work and the work products produced will both be Unclassified, there are no security clearance requirements for the Contractor.