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RFSA - Strategic Advisement & Tactical Communications

DAMA - Conseil stratégique et communications tactiques

Description

This Amendment # 2 serves to insert 'fast' in a) 1. Project Overview, page 17, b) R2 - Stream 3 a), page 26 and c) Appendix F - R2, Stream 3, page 32. 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 strategic advisement and tactical communication services to support the fast, high frequency rail project between Québec City and Toronto. The communications team will help engage stakeholders and the public through consultation, updates, and public meetings to maintain a positive reputation and ensure project success.

Ideal For

Companies specializing in strategic communications and public relations with experience in large infrastructure projects should bid.

Strategic CommunicationsPublic RelationsStakeholder EngagementTransportation InfrastructureGovernment Consulting
High complexity

Tender Details

Reference Number
cb-223-94958103
Solicitation Number
POS-240708-013 - Amendment #2
Publication Date
Sep 3, 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); Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA); 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); National Capital Region (NCR); Ontario (except NCR)