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Strategic Advisement & Tactical Communications in Government Relations Public Relations & Communications & Internal Communications

Conseil stratégique et communications tactiques en relations gouvernementales, relations publiques, communications externes et communications internes

Description

The fast, high frequency rail project is a transformative initiative that aims to revolutionize intercity travel in the Québec City to Toronto corridor (the Project) , the most densely populated and most industrialized region of Canada. HFR’s communications team plays a pivotal role in this ambitious Project, serving as the bridge between the project team, stakeholders and the public. The team ensures that every stakeholder and member of the public is not just informed of the Project’s challenges and achievements but that they are engaged in a meaningful partnership through consultation, updates and meetings open to the public. Through strategic planning and effective execution, the communications team, assisted with communication agencies, ensures that the Project maintains a positive reputation, engages with all relevant parties and achieves its goals. To assist HRF with its communication efforts, this RFSA is for three (3) streams supporting HFR by delivering advisory and tactical communication requirements (the Streams). The Streams are as follows: 1. Stream One – Government Relations 2. Stream Two – Public Relations Communications 3. Stream Three – Communications & Internal Communications
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Quick Summary

VIA HFR is seeking advisory and tactical communication services to support the fast, high frequency rail project between Québec City and Toronto. The contract covers government relations, public relations communications, and internal communications to ensure effective stakeholder engagement and maintain a positive project reputation.

Ideal For

Communication agencies and firms with expertise in government relations and public relations for large infrastructure projects should bid.

Government RelationsPublic RelationsInternal CommunicationsStrategic CommunicationsTransportation Infrastructure
High complexity

Tender Details

Reference Number
cb-157-41394338
Solicitation Number
POS-0708-013 Q&A-# 1
Publication Date
Aug 30, 2024
Closing Date
Sep 18, 2024
Expected Start
Oct 14, 2024
Expected End
Oct 13, 2027
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection Criteria
Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price
Notice Type
Request for Supply Arrangement

Classification

UNSPSC Code
80170000
UNSPSC Description
Public relations and professional communications services

Trade Agreements

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA); Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA)

Contracting Entity

VIA HFR

1 Place Ville Marie

Montreal, QC

Contact

Nancy St Denis

nancy.st-denis@hfr-tgf.ca

(613) 612-2142

Regions of Delivery

Quebec (except NCR); Ontario (except NCR); National Capital Region (NCR)