Public Engagement and Consultation Services

Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: The bidder must supply Canadian goods and/or services
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: Yes
Nature of Requirements: 

Public Engagement and Consultation Services

EN578-181138/C

**Please note Version 2 (dated Oct-7-2019) of the zipped RFSO Documentation was added to the buyandsell page. Please see Solicitation Amendment 008 for further details.**

**Please note that a clean version of the full RFSO document, which includes all the previous amendments to the clauses and conditions, including those identified herein, has been added to the attachment section of the buyandsell page in a zipped folder entitled "RFSO-DOC Documentation (Oct-1-2019)". The zipped folder also includes all the latest electronic copies of documentation relevant for an Offeror’s submission.**

A portion of this procurement has been set aside under the federal government’s Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business (PSAB).

*There will be an optional offeror's conference for this requirement. Please see Solicitation Document- Amendment 001 and Attachment- Annex H at the bottom of this page for more information.*

Background:

The Government of Canada (GC) engages with the public (citizens, residents, Indigenous peoples and stakeholders) to inform the development of policies, programs, services and regulatory initiatives. The goal of this engagement is to give the public the opportunity to participate in decision-making processes through two-way dialogue. 

Public engagement is a democratic process that must be transparent, relevant, inclusive, accountable and adaptable. In order to have an effective and open two-way dialogue with an increasingly diverse Canadian public in ways that are culturally relevant and appropriate - including in the official language of their choice - the GC uses a variety of approaches. In all cases, the GC aims to consider the public’s input in decision making and to report on it.

Requirement:

The GC seeks the services of firms with the capacity and expertise required to undertake one, several or all activities in three categories and their six sub-categories of services related to public engagement activities, including public consultations, on an as- and when-required basis.

The GC may also require similar services for other types of engagement informing decision making.

More details on the requirement are available in the Statement of Work.

Period of Standing Offer:

Initial period of two years with three one-year options to extend.

Procurement Process:

The procurement process and call-up procedures are detailed in the Request for Standing Offer (RFSO).

Suppliers that qualify for a standing offer will also be provided the option of receiving a Supply Arrangement (SA) for the same sub-categories of services.

All enquiries must be directed to the Contracting Authority by email.


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.