Standard First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training

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Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) wishes to obtain the services of an organization specializing in standard First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the National Capital Region, to provide training to PWGSC personnel. The organization must providequalified instructors to teach the most recent First Aid and CPR techniques approved by the Minister of Labour with Part XVI of the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations section 16.12 (2) http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/showtdm/cr/SOR-86-304 and the National Joint Council's Occupational Health and Safety Directive http://www.njccnm.gc.ca/directive/index.php?sid=268&hl=1&lang=eng (http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/labour/health_safety/prevention/first .aid.shtml).

The training is to ensure that PWGSC First Aid Attendants, as designated by Supervisors and Managers in charge of worksites, in consultation with Workplace Health and Safety Committees or Representatives are trained to give on-site Standard First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) during emergency situations.

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) is committed to ensuring that First Aid is available to all employees. It is a requirement to provide First Aid services in government departments and agencies. In keeping with this requirement, PWGSC is responsible for the provision of First Aid services in its workplaces. PWGSC must ensure that an adequate number of qualified First Aid attendants are available to render First Aid to employees during working hours. By ensuring that personnel are properly trained in the provision of First Aid services, PWGSC is ensuring that the health and safety at work of every person is protected.

For any resulting contract, the contract period will be for a period of two years, with options to extend the contract period for up to four additional periods of one-year each.

All services will be authorized and acquired on an as-and-when requested basis.

Bids may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

The information in this notice is a brief description of the requirement and is for information purposes only. Bidders should refer to the Request for Proposal document for the complete requirement.

All communications should be directed to the Contracting Authority:

Natalie Gamauf Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) Acquisitions Branch Special Procurement Initiatives Directorate Place du Portage, Phase III, 12C1 11 Laurier St. Gatineau, Québec K1A 0S5 E-mail address: natalie.gamauf@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.