Department of Employment and Social Development (ESDC) - *Canada *Ontario (except NCR), *Ontario (except NCR), Gatineau, QC
This is an open Request for Information (RFI), not necessarily a request for bids, from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). The department is seeking industry feedback on whether courier services could be provided from Service Canada Centres in Marathon and Geraldton, Ontario,to four destinations: Chatham, North York, and Timmins, Ontario, and Surrey, British Columbia. Deliveries would generally need to be completed within one to three business days, depending on the destination. The RFI may be relevant to Canadian courier, logistics, and mail-delivery businesses that can assess these routes and service timelines. The notice appears intended to gather information about feasibility and available service options; it does not by itself confirm that a contract will be awarded or that a future procurement will follow. The current submission deadline is September 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The inquiry deadline is September 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT, and answers/addenda are scheduled by September 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Several amendments and question-and-answer documents have been issued, so businesses should review all listed documents before responding. The tender data includes broader location references to Ontario outside the National Capital Region and Gatineau, Quebec, while the description identifies the specific courier routes above. Verify the official notice and all amendments for the exact response instructions, service requirements, delivery standards, and any requested vendor information before submitting an RFI response. This summary does not determine whether your business is eligible or suitable.
