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This Solicitation opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on May 26, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Vocational Training for offenders - Forklift and Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) Operator

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21C20-26-5157275International

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The Correctional Service of Canada is seeking a contractor to deliver vocational training programs for offenders in federal correctional institutions across New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, specifically in the areas of Forklift and Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) operator certification. The training must lead to third-party certification and be delivered on demand to groups of offenders at designated sites including the Dorchester Complex and Community Industries in New Brunswick, and Springhill Institution and Nova Institution in Nova Scotia. The contract will run from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with the possibility of two one-year renewals. Bids are solicited for two separate regional contracts—one for New Brunswick and one for Nova Scotia—with bidders allowed to submit for one or both regions, provided they can supply sufficient personnel, equipment, and materials to serve all sites within the regions they bid. All training must be conducted in English for Nova Scotia locations and in both English and French for New Brunswick sites, with instructors required to communicate fluently and accurately in the required languages without assistance. The contractor must provide all necessary resources including qualified instructors certified to deliver training aligned with CSA B335-15 and CSA B354 standards, training materials, protective equipment, cleaning supplies, and logistical support for on-site delivery. Deliverables include the provision of training materials prior to each session, submission of participant lists, issuance of certificates within 21 days of course completion, and reporting of course dates, locations, and participant numbers. The award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable model, where only bidders meeting all mandatory technical criteria—three years of related training experience, qualified and certified instructors with documented delivery history of at least five courses each in the last three years, and compliant course outlines—will be considered responsive. Successful bidders must hold a valid Designated Organization Screening from the Contract Security Program, ensure all personnel have RELIABILITY STATUS clearance, maintain a minimum of $2 million in Commercial General Liability insurance with Canada named as additional insured, and comply with all federal and CSC security, privacy, and employment equity requirements. Proposals must be submitted electronically in three separate PDF files (Technical, Financial, Certifications), not exceeding 10 MB per email, and must include proof of Canadian supplier status. No trade agreements or Indigenous set-asides apply, and the procurement is restricted to Canadian suppliers only.

General Info

Provide forklift and MEWP operator training with certification to offenders in NB and NS federal institutions.

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Government of Canada → Correctional Service of CanadaView Agency

NAICS

611519 - Other Technical and Trade SchoolsView NAICS

Place of Performance

*Nova Scotia *New Brunswick, CAN

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NONE

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RFP 21C20-26-5157275 Conducteur de chariot élévateur et de plateforme élévatrice mobile de personnel

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RFP 21C20-26-5157275 Forklift and MEWP Operator Vocational Training

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Solicitation Amendment 001 for Forklift and MEWP Operator Training RFP 21C20-26-5157275

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Response deadline time changed from 6:00 PM UTC to 1:00 PM UTC on May 26, 2026. The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Correctional Service of Canada
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Government of Canada → Correctional Service of Canada
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Vocational Training for offenders - Forklift and Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) Operator This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada CORCAN, various Atlantic institutions in the New-Brunswick and Nova Scotia region. Trade agreement: This procurement is not subject to any trade agreement. Policy on Reciprocal Procurement: This solicitation is open only to Canadian suppliers. Competitive Procurement Strategy: lowest priced compliant bid. Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business: This procurement is not subject to any set-asides for Indigenous Suppliers. Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: This procurement is not subject to a Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement. Security Requirements: This contract includes security requirements. Nature of Requirements: The following is a summary of the statement of work for this requirement. The Correctional Service of Canada has a requirement to provide Forklift and Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) Operator training courses leading to third-party certification to groups of offenders at Federal Institutions in the New Brunswick and Nova Scotia region. Objectives: To provide third party certification as a Forklift and MEWP Operator on an as and when requested basis to groups of offenders at various institutions in the New-Brunswick and Nova Scotia region. Deliverables: For each course, the Contractor must provide: a) Sufficient resources (instructors) to facilitate Forklift and MEWP Operator for each location for which the Contractor has been identified to provide services. b) Training materials, written, practical exercises and testing as required for the completion of the applicable course; c) All necessary materials which include, but are not limited to: manuals, handouts, materials, protective equipment and any other necessary equipment including the cleaning supplies for the equipment; d) Delivery of all materials and equipment to the location prior to the start of the course (CSC will provide storage for the training materials and equipment on site at the location during the course); e) A list of successful participants to the Designated Manager. f) Copies of certificates for successful participants within 21 days of course completion, delivered to the Designated Manager (can be delivered by email or mail); and, g) Dates and location of training, and number of participants within 21 days of completion of each course to the Designated Manager. The Contractor must perform all work in English for Nova Scotia sites and in English and French at New Brunswick sites as requested. The Contractor’s resources must be able to communicate orally and in writing without any assistance and with minimal errors in English, French or both English and French. Multiple Contracts Canada may issue up to two (2) contracts as a result of this request for proposal process. One (1) contract for Region A (Stream 1 and 2) – New Brunswick (Dorchester Complex and Community Industries); and One (1) contract for Region B (Stream 1 and 2) – Nova Scotia (Springhill Institution and Nova Institution). Bidders may submit a bid for one or both regions. However, bidders submitting a bid for both regions must be able to supply sufficient materials, equipment and resources to provide the Forklift and MEWP courses to all of the institutional sites listed within the regions for which they are submitting a bid. Any conditions for participation of suppliers not specified in solicitation documentation: none. Estimated quantity of commodity: see solicitation document statement of work and basis of payment. Duration of Contract and Time Frame for Delivery: Period of the Contract: The Work is to be performed during the period of July 1,2026 to June 30, 2027 with the option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods. File Number: 21C20-26-5157275 Contracting Authority: Linda Mandeville Telephone number: 438-357-6503 E-mail: linda.mandeville@csc-scc.gc.ca NOTE TO BIDDERS: Bidders can obtain the complete statement of work and evaluation criteria by downloading the solicitation document and associated documents from the Canada buys / tender opportunities website. The Crown reserves the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada (English or French). After contract award, bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person. Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC) offers seminars to businesses interested in learning how to sell goods and services to the Government of Canada. The seminars are FREE. Topics include: ? Understand the federal procurement process; ? Learn about searching for opportunities; ? Find out how to bid on opportunities; ? Discover how to prepare to sell to the government. The full schedule of seminars can be found on the Procurement Assistance Canada website, under find an event (Procurement Assistance Canada: Find an event - Canada.ca).

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