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This Solicitation opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on June 2, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Electoral Material – EC50160 Yellow Polling Place Pennant

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ECVS-RFP-2026-4201International

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The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, operating as Elections Canada, is seeking proposals for the printing of 65,000 yellow polling place pennants, referenced as EC 50160 (07/2018), with additional order quantities available in increments of 10,000 to 40,000 units. The contract period runs from the effective date until March 31, 2027, with an irrevocable option to extend for two additional years. All items must be produced to exact specifications including dimensions of 19 inches by 30 inches, with artwork provided by Elections Canada and high-resolution proofs, including die-lines, required for approval prior to production. Two prototypes on the specified stock must be submitted for testing. The contract follows a strict no-over, no-under policy, meaning payment will not be made for excess or short shipments. Proposals are evaluated based on compliance with mandatory technical criteria and total delivery time, with award going to the lowest evaluated price adjusted using a formula that factors in delivery performance. Pricing must be firm, all-inclusive in Canadian dollars, covering labor, materials, printing plates, skids, transportation, and duties, while excluding applicable sales tax. Proposals must be submitted by June 2, 2026, either via Canada Post’s Connect service, in person, or by mail to the designated Business Centre in Gatineau, Quebec, and must comply with strict formatting guidelines including separate, sealed volumes for technical, financial, and certification sections. Each shipping package of 50 pennants must be wrapped in heavy kraft paper with a cardboard stiffener, packed in corrugated boxes not exceeding 35 pounds, and labeled precisely in both English and French. Deliveries must be shipped on non-returnable skids sized 48 by 42 inches with a maximum stacking height of 54 inches and must be accessible by handheld hydraulic pallet movers. Invoices must be submitted monthly, include all required details such as contract number, PBN, itemization, and tax information, and be supported by documentation like time sheets and progress reports. Payment is made within 30 calendar days upon acceptance of deliverables and verified documentation, and all payments are subject to audit. Bidders must complete the Fair Price Certification, attesting that their pricing is not higher than the lowest charged to any other customer, and must provide supporting evidence such as paid invoices or contracts. Only Canadian suppliers or those

General Info

Elections Canada seeks supplier for outside pennant printing, delivery by August 27, 2026, contract until March 2027.

Documents

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ECVS-DP-2026-4201 Matériel Électoral Fanion jaune DP

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ECVS-DP-2026-4201 Modification 1 - Matériel Électoral Fanion jaune

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ECVS-RFP-2026-4201 Electoral Material Amendment 1

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ECVS-RFP-2026-4201 Electoral Material - EC50160 Yellow Polling Place Pennant

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Response deadline time changed from 7:00 PM UTC to 2:00 PM UTC on Jun 2, 2026. The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (Elections)
Contacts1 person available
OfficeN/A
Office AddressN/A
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Valérie SimardPoint of Contact

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The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (OCEO), an agent of Parliament, exercises general direction and supervision over the conduct of elections and referendums at the federal level and is commonly known as Elections Canada. Requirement This requirement is for the printing of an outside pennant for polling places. Preferred Final Delivery Date no later than August 27, 2026. Incumbent The work is currently not being performed by a contractor. Security There is no security requirement applicable to this procurement. Period of the Contract The Contract period will be from the Effective Date of the Contract until 2027-03-31 (the “Initial Term”). The Contractor will grant to Elections Canada irrevocable options to extend the period of the Contract by one (1) additional period of two (2) years each under the same terms and conditions. Submission of Proposals Submission Eligibility Barring any other conditions or international sanctions, Canadian Suppliers and Suppliers of an Applicable Trading Partner, as defined in the article 1.2, are eligible for this solicitation of offers. This solicitation allows bidders to use the Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation to transmit their proposals electronically. For further information, bidders may refer to Part 2 – Bidder Instructions, and Part 3 – Proposal Preparation Instructions of the document. Bidders may also decide to deliver their proposal in person or by mail. Proposals are to be addressed to the attention of the Contracting Authority and delivered, sealed, to the Proposal Receiving Unit on or before the bid closing date and time indicated on the front page of the solicitation. For sending packages by courier or for dropping off, please note that the Proposal Receiving Unit at the Business Centre is open Mondays to Fridays from 8:00 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 16:00 (Gatineau, Quebec time). Bids sent via email or facsimile will not be accepted. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. Elections Canada retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Enquiries All enquiries and other communication with Elections Canada personnel are to be directed ONLY to the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority will be the bidder’s primary contact. Bidders who contact anyone other than the Contracting Authority may be disqualified. All enquiries must be submitted in writing to contact@example.gov no later than the deadline indicated in the solicitation. Enquiries received after that time may not be answered. Interested parties wishing to obtain the solicitation documents for this solicitation must do so through the tender notice on the CanadaBuys web page. The documents downloaded through this site take precedence over any copies that may also be made available. Further information about Elections Canada may be obtained at elections.ca. Debriefings Once the successful bidder has been announced, bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority as per the terms of the solicitation and/or the regret letter. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person.

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