RFSO- Translation Services (English to French) and Editing Services for French Documents

TITLE: RFSO- Translation Services (English to French) and Editing Services for French Documents DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: To fulfill its mandate and in accordance with the Official Languages Act, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) requires translation services from English to French for documents of various lengths and complexity, as well as editing services for French documents of various lengths and complexity. This Work is accomplished following Agency and government standards for editorial style and grammar. This RFSO will enable the Agency to engage the services of contractors who offer these translation and editing services when such services are required, and who demonstrate that they provide these services through a fully-operational, permanent, commercial office in Canada. It is ACOA’s intention to issue up to two (2) Standing Offers for English to French Translation. PERIOD OF THE STANDING OFFER: The period for making call-ups and providing services against the Standing Offer is November 1, 2020 to October 31, 2022 inclusive. The Contractor grants to Canada the irrevocable option to extend the term of the Contract by up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods under the same conditions. ENQUIRIES – BID SOLICITATION: All enquiries must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority no later than five (5) business days before the bid closing date. Enquiries received after that time may not be answered. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: There is no security requirement associated with this bid solicitation.