Printing and Distribution Services of Newsletters and Related Communication Products

Transport Canada is soliciting a turnkey contract for the printing, preparation, distribution, and mailing of bilingual communication products for residents of Lac-Mégantic, Frontenac, and Nantes as part of the Lac-Mégantic Rail Bypass Project. The primary requirement includes a guarantee of four newsletters per year with an estimated 5,500 copies per edition, with the potential for up to eight additional newsletters based on operational needs. Optional services include the production and distribution of door hangers, brochures, posters, information signs, and bulk printing. All deliverables must be produced in both English and French, adhere to Transport Canada's graphic standards, comply with the Accessible Canada Act, and meet Canada Post mailing requirements. The contract is managed through task authorizations and requires the contractor to provide a dedicated Contract Manager to coordinate production and delivery. Performance is measured by the absence of printing, cutting, or assembly defects, with the Project Authority serving as the inspection authority. Deliveries are to be made Delivered Duty Paid to the Transport Canada office in Ottawa and various addresses within the Lac-Mégantic region. Evaluation of offers is based on both technical and financial criteria, with a mandatory requirement for offerors to possess a valid business number and legal capacity to contract. The submission deadline for this solicitation is November 9, 2026.