Confined Spaces - Vocational Training - Fraser Valley & William Head
This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada, CORCAN in the Pacific Region
Trade agreement: This procurement is not subject to any trade agreement.
Tendering procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid.
Competitive Procurement Strategy: lowest priced compliant bid.
Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business: This procurement is open to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses. All interested suppliers may participate. However, suppliers are to note that this requirement is subject to a preference for Indigenous suppliers and will be set-aside under the federal government Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB) if Canada receives two or more responsive bids from Indigenous businesses who meet the requirements of the PSIB.
Indigenous businesses that have not already registered in the Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) Indigenous Business Directory should do so. Additional information on the Indigenous Business Directory is available at the following link:
https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033057/1610797769658#c3.
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: This procurement is not subject to a Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement.
Security Requirements: This standing offer includes security requirements.
Nature of Requirements:
The following is a summary of the statement of work for this requirement.
The Correctional Service Canada (CSC CORCAN) is committed to providing programming to federally sentenced offenders to meet their employment needs, consistent with community standards and labour market conditions. To meet these needs, vocational training is offered to offenders serving a federal sentence.
Objectives:
To provide third party certification for Confined Space training, on an as and when requested basis, to offenders at various federal institutions in the Pacific Region, British Columbia listed in section 5.0 Location of Work of Annex A – Statement of Work.
The Contractor must deliver Confined Space courses recognized by a provincial or federal regulatory body such as WorkSafe BC, Industry Training Authority, Skilled Trades BC, trade school, college or university that will apply to various industries, including but not limited to, construction, manufacturing, and utilities. Learning objectives from the Confined Space courses provided to federal correctional institutions in the province of British Columbia need to be applicable throughout the region in various sectors. Upon successful completion of the training, the Contractor must provide the participants with valid 3rd party certificates that will allow them to work in jobs requiring Confined Space training.
Deliverables:
The deliverables that the Contractor must produce includes, but are not limited to, the items below:
The Contractor must provide:
1. Training materials – written, practical exercises, and testing – and equipment as required for the completion of the applicable course;
2. A copy of a class list and all original certificates delivered to the site and provided to the Project Authority as evidence when invoicing in addition to a class roster with course results;
3. Original certificates must be provided to the site within 14 days, except in situations where the standard is set by a third party.
4. Progress reports identifying work completed within 5 business days after course completion;
5. Educational tools and classroom supplies including but not limited to binders, papers, and pencils;
6. Specialized equipment required in the delivery of the training.
Correctional Service Canada CORCAN will provide:
1. Selection of participants with a confirmed number of participants for the course to the Contractor 1 week prior to the course commencement date;
2. Training facilities of delivery, including classroom and any equipment required for use during classroom instruction (note all types of media utilized for delivery of the training is subject to pre-approval by the Project Authority and the type of media will be identified by the Project Authority in the call- up);
3. Gate passes for instructors a minimum of 2 weeks in advance to ensure time for review and signing;
4. Gloves and steel toe boots for all participants as needed;
5. Cleaning supplies as required
6. Site orientation and review of local security policies and procedures.
CSC CORCAN, Project Authority will provide the Contractor with a list of the Designated Managers for each CSC Institution location upon award of the Standing Offer.
The Designated Manager for each CSC Institution will work with the Contractor to determine course delivery dates.
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 Standing Offer and Time Frame for Delivery:
Period of the Standing Offer: The Work is to be performed during from the date of Standing Offer issuance to July 31, 2026 with the option to renew for four (4) additional one-year periods.
File Number: 21C80-25-5042084
Contracting Authority: Lynn-Stacy Gracia-Jules
Telephone number: (343) 596-7363
E-mail: Lynn-Stacy.Gracia-Jules@CSC-SCC.GC.CA
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Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada (English or French).
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