Safety Vocational Training - H2S Alive and Confined Space

Safety Vocational Training - H2S Alive and Confined Space This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada, CORCAN Prairie 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 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 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 facilitate reintegration of offenders to the community that includes supporting opportunities for obtaining employment, by providing vocational training programs. It is important to ensure that vocational training recognized by third parties leads to certifications and is relevant to the labour market and community employment. Objectives: To provide, upon request, the following Vocational Safety Training programs leading to certification to groups of offenders at the CSC institutions listed in the Locations of Work. 1) H2S Alive 2) Confined Space Upon successful completion of the training, the Contractor must provide certificates to the successful participants. CORCAN may request that the Contractor deliver the safety courses separately, at different times, due to operational requirements at the site. Deliverables: For all training within the identified course programs, the Contractor must provide: a) Sufficient resources (instructor(s)) to deliver in-class training for each of the CSC institutions listed in the Location of Work based on each institution’s needs, as requested by CSC. b) Training materials, written, practical exercises and testing as required for the completion of the applicable course. c) A comprehensive equipment and tool list to the Project Authority or delegated Manager two (2) weeks in advance of the program start date by email. d) All materials and equipment required for each program, including but not limited to manuals, handouts, training materials, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and any other required equipment. e) A list of successful participants to the delegated Manager. f) A copy of certificates for successful participants within 21 days of course completion to the Project Authority by email, as well as the dates of training, the location of training and number of participants. For each course, CORCAN will provide: a) Selection of participants with a confirmed number of participants for the course to the Contractor two (2) working days prior to the course commencement date. b) Facilities for training delivery, including classroom and any equipment required for use during classroom instruction. The Project Authority must pre-approve all types of media utilized for delivery of the training. c) At each training location, sufficient space for practical training. d) At each training location, where available, sufficient storage space and access (depending on site protocols) to store all the Contractor’s materials and equipment required for the duration of each course. e) The CORCAN Project Authority will provide the Contractor with the names of participants for each training session. If the Contractor requires any additional information for certification or registration, the Contractor must collect such additional information directly from the participant. CORCAN will advise participants in advance that the Contractor may request additional information. f) The CORCAN Project Authority will provide a list to the Contractor of the delegated Managers for each CSC institutional location upon award of the Contract. g) The Project Authority or delegated Manager for each CSC institutional location will work with the Contractor to determine course delivery dates. 1.5 Location of work a) The Contractor must perform the work at various CSC Institutions, or Community locations as identified below. St