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Conversion of IRCC application kits to large print and/or braille, including embossing or fillable pdf, upon request

Conversion des trousses de demande d’IRCC en gros caractères et/ou braille, y compris l'embossage ou document pdf remplissable, sur demande

Description

This bid solicitation cancels and supersedes previous bid solicitation number CIC-158145 dated 2024-05-22 with a closing of 2024-06-03 at 2:00 PM EST. A debriefing or feedback session will be provided upon request to bidders who bid on the previous solicitation. Canada is seeking to establish a contract for conversion of IRCC application kits to large print and/or braille, including embossing or fillable pdf, on an “as and when requested” basis as defined in Appendix "D", Statement of Work, for (3) three years including all options. This requirement aims to respond to the specific needs of the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) clients. Generally, application kits are made up of an instruction guide, several application forms and associated document checklist. As clients are not always able to use the published standard version, IRCC receives accommodation requests from the public for large print and/or braille format, either in English or French.
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Quick Summary

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is seeking a contractor to convert application kits into large print and/or braille formats, including embossing or fillable PDFs, upon request. The contract will last up to three years and aims to accommodate clients who require accessible versions of immigration forms and guides in English or French.

Ideal For

Companies specializing in accessible document conversion and production, including braille and large print formats, should consider bidding.

accessible document productionbraille transcriptionlarge print servicesPDF form creationgovernment accessibility services
Moderate complexity

Tender Details

Reference Number
cb-587-26270120
Solicitation Number
CIC-158490
Publication Date
Sep 25, 2024
Closing Date
Oct 25, 2024
Expected Start
Dec 1, 2024
Expected End
Nov 30, 2025
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection Criteria
Lowest Price
Notice Type
Request for Proposal

Classification

UNSPSC Code
73151900; 82121500; 82121503
UNSPSC Description
Industrial printing services; Printing; Digital printing

Trade Agreements

Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement; Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA); Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA); World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA); Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA); Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA); Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA); Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA); Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP); Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA); Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement; Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement

Contracting Entity

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

70 Crémazie Street

Gatineau, Quebec

Regions of Delivery

Canada