Virtual and In-Person simultaneous translation

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) is soliciting proposals for simultaneous interpretation services in English and French to support the Regional and Strategic Assessment Division. The contract, which runs from September 30, 2026, to March 29, 2029, involves providing interpretation for virtual, in-person, and hybrid meetings. These engagements typically consist of 25 to 35 participants and range from short working groups to two-day sessions. The estimated volume of work includes up to 53 virtual meetings and 7 in-person meetings over the three-year term, with the contractor responsible for providing any necessary equipment and support personnel for in-person events. The solicitation is restricted to Canadian suppliers and uses a weighted evaluation system where technical merit accounts for 60 percent and price accounts for 40 percent of the final score. To be compliant, bidders must meet mandatory criteria, including at least two years of cumulative simultaneous interpretation experience within the last decade and the provision of two client references. Technical merit is further evaluated based on experience with government or public-sector organizations. Bidders must submit their proposals in three distinct attachments: a technical proposal, a financial proposal, and a certifications section. Award selection is based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price.