Request for Proposals for Reconciliation and Equity Training Services

Location:	Ontario
Posted:	Nov 21, 2024
Due:	Jan 10, 2025
Agency:	City of Toronto
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	U - Education and Training Services
Solicitation No:	Doc4815572097
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NOIP (Notice of Intended Procurement) Type:	Notice of Intended Procurement
Posting Title:	Request for Proposals for Reconciliation and Equity Training Services
High Level Category:	Professional Services
Document Type:	RFP
Document Number:	Doc4815572097
Ariba Discovery Posting Link:	https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/21623320
Publish Date:	November 20, 2024
Issue Date:	November 20, 2024
Submission Deadline:	January 10, 2025 at 12:00 Noon
Solicitation Document Description:	.1 This RFP is an invitation by the City of Toronto (the “City”) to prospective Suppliers to submit Bids for Reconciliation and Equity Training as further described in Part 3 (Requirements for Deliverables): The selected Supplier will be required to enter into an agreement with the City for the provision of the Deliverables. The final agreement shall be substantially in the form found in Part 2 (FORM OF AGREEMENT). The number of awarded Suppliers will depend on how many bids are successful after the evaluation. This RFP is divided into two (2) categories, with some categories further broken down into specific topics. Each topic within a category will be awarded separately to up to (3) successful suppliers. Suppliers may submit a Bid on any and all categories or specific topic depending on their expertise and capacity. Suppliers must clearly state which topic(s) they are applying to in their bid submission and how the requirements outlined in Section 3 are met in their bid for each of the topics they are submitting the bidding on. Suppliers may also submit separate bids for each of the topics should they wish to. The term of the agreement for categories or topic services is to be for a period of one year with an option in favour of the City to extend the agreement on the same terms and conditions for an additional term of up to four (4) additional one (1) year terms under the terms and conditions of this Agreement. .4 Category Breakdown and Services: Category A – Design, Development and Delivery Services. Category A will be awarded to up to three (3) Suppliers for each topic area, for a total of up to 36 Suppliers. Detailed descriptions of the following topic areas are found under Part 3 of this RFP: 1. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 2. Accessibility and Disability Inclusion 3. Anti-racism (awards for each topic below will be made to up to three separate Suppliers) 3.1. General 3.2. Anti-Indigenous racism 3.3. Anti-Black racism 3.4. Antisemitism 3.5. Islamophobia 3.6. Anti-Asian racism 4. Human Rights / Workplace Discrimination and Harassment 5. Truth and Reconciliation 6. 2SLGBTQ+ Education 7. Gender Equity and Inclusion Each Supplier is permitted to bid on any category or topic based on their expertise and capability. When the Supplier submits their bids, they may consolidate the categories or topic areas into one proposal but must indicate which categories (i.e., Category A or B or both) or topic areas they are submitting for and showcase their qualifications and experience. If the supplier provides a list of course offerings, please state which topic area the course aligns with or falls under. Category B – Off-the-shelf Digital Course Category B services will be awarded to up to three (3) Suppliers. Detailed descriptions of the category B services are found under Part 3 of this RFP.
Applicable Trade Agreement:	Chapter 19 of Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) Chapter 5 of Canada Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) Chapter 9 Trade and Cooperation Agreement between Ontario and Quebec (OQTCA)
Contract Duration:	12 months
Electronic Submissions to be Received:	Via City's Online Procurement
Division:	People & Equity
Buyer Name:	Wanda Luo
Buyer Email:	Wanda.Luo@toronto.ca
Buyer Phone Number:	4163924315