Translation Services Vendor of Record

eCampusOntario is soliciting qualified service providers through a Request for Supplier Qualification to deliver translation services under the solicitation number 2026-001, with proposals due by May 27, 2026. The contract aims to establish a vendor of record for translation services to support the Organization’s mission, with the anticipated performance period extending through a four-year grant period concluding by the end of 2030. Responses must be submitted via the Bonfire portal, and supporting documentation is accessible through Merx.com, with potential fees applying. The offering is categorized under NAICS code 541930 and is issued by the Government of Canada through eCampusOntario, with Parmvir Gill serving as the primary point of contact. Evaluation of proposals will be conducted using a trade-off process, weighting organization qualifications and experience at 50%, cost at 40%, and compliance with the master agreement at 10%, requiring a minimum score of 75 out of 100 for award consideration. Proposals must include specific exhibits detailing consultant information, three-year contract history, and sample service agreements, with reference checks conducted only for top-ranked respondents. Contractors must comply with stringent insurance requirements, including $1 million to $2 million in combined single limits, naming the government as an additional insured, and providing 30 days' notice of policy changes. They must also certify they are not debarred, comply with non-discrimination laws including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and submit affirmative action documentation if applicable. Subcontractor lists must be provided for approval, and all contractual changes require written change orders. The contract includes a non-appropriation clause allowing termination if funds are not appropriated, and vendors must adhere to strict communication protocols prohibiting ex parte interactions during the bidding process. No specific contract value is stated, and no FAR clauses or detailed packaging or marking requirements are provided in the documentation.