Assisted Living and Social Services - Request for Proposal - Career and Employment Information Services (CEIS) – Smaller Urban and Rural Areas around the Metro Center (Calgary)

The Government of Canada's Assisted Living and Social Services department has issued a Request for Proposals to procure Career and Employment Information Services (CEIS) for smaller urban and rural areas surrounding the Calgary Metro Center in Alberta. The contract requires the delivery of mandatory services such as assessments, career consulting, delivery events, disability employment services, employer services, exposure courses, individual plans, resource centers, service navigation, workforce development, and workshops. While job placement and other innovative services are not mandatory, proponents are encouraged to include these elements, as job success for clients is considered a key outcome of the initiative. Proponents must present separate budgets for the mandatory and desirable components in their proposals. The solicitation is identified as AB-2026-00006, with a submission deadline of February 9, 2026. The contracting authority overseeing the process is Rachel Kretz, who can be contacted via the provided government email. This solicitation is aimed at organizations capable of delivering comprehensive employment-related support services tailored to the needs of smaller urban and rural populations in Alberta, enhancing workforce development and employment outcomes in these communities.