Secure Destruction (Shredding) Services - Census 2026

Statistics Canada has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP J089681-001) seeking secure destruction (shredding) services for paper documents classified up to and including Protected B, generated in support of the 2026 Census and other statistical programs. The solicitation is structured to potentially award up to seven separate contracts, each corresponding to different administrative hubs across Canada—namely Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal, and Halifax. The contract period varies by lot, with Lot 1 running from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027 (with a possible six-month extension), and Lots 2 through 7 extending from April 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026. The service requirements emphasize mandatory off-site destruction, with on-site shredding explicitly optional and not subject to evaluation. Contractors are required to provide secure bins at each location with specified storage capacities to facilitate regular secure pickups, which begin as biweekly starting mid-April and escalate to three times per week during peak months (June through August), including the capability for on-call surge pickups as needed. The solicitation reflects a highly security-sensitive scope, mandating compliance with Government of Canada security instructions for handling Protected B information, although no detailed references to external security certifications or prescribed contract clauses such as FAR clauses are provided. Vendors may submit bids on individual or multiple lots independently. The solicitation deadline was extended to March 13, 2026, to accommodate industry inquiries. Submission must be made electronically via email to the designated contracting authority, Daniel Blanchard, who serves as the primary point of contact but is not formally identified as the contract officer or technical representative. Evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed but prioritize mandatory off-site shredding services, with onsite shredding excluded from evaluation considerations. While pricing details and overall estimated contract values are not disclosed, the solicitation incorporates compliance with applicable federal trade agreements and mandates submission guidelines consistent with Canadian federal procurement practices. The contract type is not explicitly stated but is likely multiple-award with indefinite-quantity provisions based on the lot structure and service frequency requirements. Overall, this procurement represents a critical component of Statistics Canada’s secure information lifecycle management supporting census operations, requiring reliable, compliant destruction services at multiple geographic locations with flexible operational capacity.