Secondary School Engagement

The contract seeks to develop and host bilingual online educational content, including up to 80 interactive questions and two online courses, aimed at informing secondary school students across Canada about the International Experience Canada program and related Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada initiatives. The work must be delivered in both English and French to comply with the Official Languages Act and integrated into existing school digital platforms. The contract has a base term through March 31, 2028, with an option for a one-year extension at the government’s discretion, requiring 60 days’ written notice before expiration. All deliverables are firm fixed price, with no travel reimbursements, and must be hosted on an accessible platform. The contractor is responsible for all development, hosting, maintenance, and compliance with industry-standard quality controls, and must provide quarterly reports on web usage and engagement metrics. Proposals must be submitted as three distinct sections — technical, financial, and submission forms — and are evaluated on a trade-off basis with technical merit weighted at 70% and price at 30%. Offerors must be Canadian suppliers or eligible trading partners under Canadian trade agreements, certify compliance with the Code of Conduct for Public Procurement, and declare no conflicts of interest or ineligibility under the suspension policy. While no security clearance is required, contractors must ensure personnel are available immediately upon award and remain dedicated throughout the contract term. Subcontracting is permitted only with prior written approval and must adhere to the same contractual obligations. All records are subject to audit for seven years after final payment, and insurance is the contractor’s responsibility without limiting liability. Proposals must be submitted via email as unprotected PDFs not exceeding 10MB, and submissions must arrive by the stated deadline to be considered.