1. Requirement
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada is seeking to establish a contract for the design, development, preparation and delivery of a Spokesperson Training Course and a Communications Training Course. Training courses are typically delivered within the April to June posting period.
2. Proposed Period of Contract
The contract will be for an initial period of one (1) year with the award date tentatively set for March 10, 2014. The contract includes two (2) option periods of one year each.
3. Security Requirements
Before award of a contract, the security requirements indicated in Part 4, Clause 3.0 of the RFP must be met. Bidders are reminded to obtain the required security clearance promptly. Any delay in the award of a contract to allow the successful bidder to obtain the required clearance will be at the entire discretion of the Contracting Authority.
4. Technical Evaluation Criteria
The technical evaluation criteria contains mandatory criteria, point rated criteria and a presentation component.
5. Basis of Selection
The responsive bid with the highest combined rating of technical merit (60%) and price (40%) will be recommended for award of contract.
6. Location of the Work
The delivery of training courses provided by the Contractor shall be performed in the National Capital Region (NCR).
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
