Interpretation services

Notice of Proposed ProcurementThis requirement is for Employment and Social Development Canada.Objective:The objective is to provide interpretation services to all Integrity Services Branch (ISB) business lines. Integrity Services Investigators (ISI) conduct interviews with Canadian citizens, permanent residents, foreign organizations, family abroad and foreign workers. The successful bidder will be capable of translating English and/or French to multiple different languages. The interpreters will be required to deliver simultaneous interpretation in the requested language during professional interviews for the following Integrity programs. Interviews could take place in person at various locations (employer’s home, work site, Service Canada Centers, senior citizen facilities, long term health care facilities, homes of beneficiaries), over the phone or by virtual service such as Skype. Interpretation could potentially involve court appearances virtually or in person. This interpretation will include terms related to government and to law enforcement. Terminology may include general, specialized and technical law terminology, such as but not limited to, the Department of Employment and Social Development Act (DESDA), EI Act, policing terminology, accounting, factsheets, guides, court orders, policies and strategies. In addition, the interpreters will also be require to use familiar terminology when providing interpretation between government officials and clients.Proposed period of contract:The contract period is estimated to be for : Date of Contract award to March 31, 2025 with possibility of three (3) additional one (1) year period under the same conditions.Solicitation Number: 100019545Contracting Authority: Julie BarretteE-mail: nc-solicitations-gd@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca