Graphic Design SO

Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

Graphic Design SO

EN578-171581/A
Dubaere, Geneviève
Telephone No. - (613) 998-1966 


REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN, WEB DESIGN AND EXHIBIT AND DISPLAY DESIGN SERVICES


PURPOSE AND NATURE OF THE REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

The Communications Procurement Directorate (CDP), part of the Commercial and Alternative Acquisitions Management Sector (CAAMS) of Acquisition Branch at Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is requesting Industry feedback regarding the renewal of Standing Offers for Graphics Design Services. 

There are currently National Master Standing Offers (NMSOs) in place for Graphic Design Services that will end on January 31, 2018. I order to renew these services, PSPC in planning to solicit and issue a new Request for Standing Offer (RFSO).

By using a list of specific questions (see Section 7 of the RFI), the objectives of this RFI is to:
 
-  Modernize procurement practices so that they are simpler, less administratively burdensome, deploy modern comptrollership, and include practices that support our economic policy goals, including green and social procurement.

-  Solicit industry knowledge and expertise with regard to best practices that would increase the likelihood of a successful outcome for this project.

-  Determine if industry is capable of e-procurement and e-bidding. 
-  Gather information to assist in the development of a Request for Standing Offer.


BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Through this Request for Information (RFI), the Government of Canada (GoC) is seeking feedback on the possible establishment of Standing Offers for Graphic Design Services.

Graphic Design Services is the profession of visual communication that combines images, words, and ideas to convey information to an audience to produce a specific effect.  It includes the layout and appearance of the elements for example within a webpage, or the development of design concepts for exhibits. 

The Government of Canada requires the provision of a full range of graphic design services for print, electronic media, training materials, web pages, and exhibit and displays on an as and when requested basis. 
 
In any resulting NMSOs, the Offerors will be required to adhere to federal policies, guidelines, programs and practices on communications and publishing as referenced in the Treasury Board Policy on Communications and Federal Identity. 

The Graphic Design Services include Graphic Design, Multi-Media Design for Web, and social media and Exhibits / Display Design.

ENQUIRIES

Respondents with questions regarding this RFI may direct their enquiries to:

Name: Geneviève Dubaere
Title: Supply Specialist 
Communication Procurement Directorate
Acquisitions Branch
Public Services and Procurement Canada 
Address: 360 Albert Street, 12th Floor 
Ottawa, Ontario   K1A 0S5
Telephone: (613) 998-1966
Facsimile: (613) 991-5870
E-mail: TPSGC.padgamiace-appbmpace.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca 

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.