Indigenous Community Corrections Initiative (ICCI): Co-development of an Impact Evaluation Framework

The contract is for the co-development of a culturally relevant impact evaluation framework for the Indigenous Community Corrections Initiative (ICCI), supporting 60-month pilot projects led by Indigenous recipients and their third-party evaluators. The contractor must work directly with ICCI participants to tailor an impact evaluation framework grounded in Indigenous worldviews, methodologies, and community input, specifically excluding process evaluation components. The contract is restricted to qualified suppliers holding a position on the Indigenous Supply Arrangement E60ZT-16TSSB, Tier 1, within the National Capital Region, specifically under Streams 2.12 (Evaluation Consultant Services) and 2.14 (Subject Matter Expert). No trade agreements apply, and the procurement is not open to general competition. The performance period begins at contract award and ends on February 28, 2027, with a one-year option to extend through February 28, 2028. Work is to be conducted nationally across Canada, with no fixed location, and involves close collaboration with Indigenous communities and evaluators to ensure cultural relevance and usability. The contractor must demonstrate expertise in Indigenous cultural contexts and program evaluation, though no specific key personnel or security clearances are required. Delivery is performance-based, with acceptance determined by the Government of Canada through Public Safety Canada upon successful co-development and validation of the framework, using qualitative standards centered on cultural appropriateness, methodological rigor, and practical applicability. Only electronic proposals are accepted via email to the Contracting Authority, Alexandra Gallerio, with submissions allowed in either English or French. The solicitation does not include pricing details, evaluation factors, or clause references, and there are no specified packaging, inspection, or invoicing procedures. The contract is a professional services agreement under a task and solutions procurement framework with no itemized line items, cost estimates, or financial thresholds disclosed in the available documentation.