1.0 PURPOSE
The department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) requires services to link to departmental priorities in support of the Government of Canada’s priority in fostering a healthy workplace with a focus on mental health. The services will be required for a period commencing from contract award to February 1, 2018.
The Contractor grants to ISED the irrevocable option to extend the term of the Contract by up to four (4) additional one (1) year period under the same conditions. The Contractor agrees that, during the extended period of the Contract, it will be paid in accordance with the applicable provisions as set out in the Basis of Payment.
ISED may exercise this option at any time by sending a written notice to the Contractor 30 days before the expiry date of the Contract. The option may only be exercised by the Contracting Authority, and will be evidenced for administrative purposes only, through a contract amendment.
2.0 TITLE OF PROJECT
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Basic training for Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Canada employees in the National Capital Region (NCR).
3.0 BACKGROUND
In support of the Government of Canada’s priority in fostering a healthy workplace with a focus on mental health, which was referenced in the Clerk of the Privy Council's Twenty-Third Annual Report to the Prime Minister, ISED will be offering MHFA Basic training in the NCR.
The MHFA training course was developed to help people provide initial support for someone who may be developing a mental health problem or is experiencing a mental health crisis. MHFA training was developed and introduced by professors from the Centre for Mental Health Research at the Australian National University in 2001. Since then, the program has been developed, evaluated and disseminated nationally and internationally in 18 countries, including Canada. MHFA Canada came under the leadership of the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) in February 2010.
MHFA Basic trained employees can help equip an organization to:
Recognize and understand the symptoms of mental health problems, including those related to substance abuse.
Provide help to prevent the mental health problem from developing into a more serious state.
Promote the recovery of good mental health by accommodating employees in distress or recovering from a crisis.
Increase productivity and reduce absenteeism and overall pressure on benefits.4.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS/OBJECTIVES/ SCOPE OF WORK
ISED requires the services of a Contractor to deliver MHFA Basic training to ISED employees and managers in the NCR at ISED locations. The services will be required for a period of one (1)year commencing from contract award date with the irrevocable option to extend the term of the Contract by up to four (4) additional one (1) year periods under the same terms and conditions.
ISED may exercise this option at any time 30 days before the expiry of the contract by sending a written notice to the Contractor. The option may only be exercised by the Contracting Authority, and be evidenced for administrative purposes only, through a contract amendment.
Requirements:
ISED requires a MHFA Basic Facilitator/Trainer.
Use of the up-to-date, standard training manual used by Mental Health First Aid Canada.
Offer course over 2 full/consecutive days.
Minimum of 5 sessions per year with a maximum of 10.
Meet with Project Authority to review content to ensure that it is modified to fit the workplace and the needs of ISED.
Prepare content to ensure that it fits with the workplace needs of ISED.
Training is to take place within the core business hours.
Each session must accommodate a maximum of 24 participants.
5.0 DELIVERABLE/TIMESLINES
Time/schedule for the completion of each stage of the work-each course will be completed within two (2) full days of work on a schedule of 9am to 4pm daily. 2 x 15 min breaks and 30 min lunch will be provided to employees during each training day.
The Contractor must provide ISED with copies of all course material at least two weeks before any scheduled course.
The Contractor will be responsible for offering the course material in both official languages. The content of the English and French sessions is to be exactly the same.
6.0 CLIENT SUPPORT
ISED will be responsible for the logistics of the training boardrooms and providing flip charts and paper for breakout work as requested by the Contractor.
7.0 WORK LOCATION
Training will be delivered at ISED buildings in Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec.
Preparation for the training will be done at the Contractor’s work location prior to sessions.
8.0 OFFICIAL LANGUAGES
The Contractor will be responsible for delivering the course in both official languages.
9.0 TRAVEL
There will be no travel for this contract.
10.0 MANAGEMENT OF THE PROJECT
Human Resources Branch
Corporate Management Sector
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
11.0 SECURITY
The consultant(s) must have a security clearance to the level of “Enhanced”. No contract will be awarded unless this requirement is met. ISED will initiate a security screening request if the successful contractor is not security cleared at this level.
To allow for proper validation of the individual / team members' current security clearance(s), the proposal must clearly
indicate for the individual or each member, the following information:
- security clearance level;
- security clearance number;
- the department holding the clearance;
- the expiry date; and
- the date of birth.
