About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Future Generations Foundation seeks a qualified contractor to deliver ongoing translation services from Canadian English into Canadian French. The selected vendor will translate governance documents, annual reports, program materials, policies, and marketing assets, returning publication-ready editable formats that undergo revision by a second linguist before delivery. Only Canada-based organizations demonstrating Canadian French expertise are eligible to apply, with preference given to Québec-based firms. Vendors must submit proposals electronically in PDF format via email or online by December 8, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST, and submit all questions by November 24, 2026. Evaluations will assess mandatory criteria, organizational experience and qualifications (30%), First Nations-related experience (20%), and pricing (10%). The buyer intends to award an initial one-year contract with potential renewal by mutual agreement, noting historical translation expenditures of approximately $18,000 CAD over the past year.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- The Future Generations Foundation
Scope of work
- Translate annual reports, website content, program and funding materials, application forms, policies, newsletters, correspondence, and social media
- Translate media releases, educational resources, marketing materials, governance documents, agreements, and procurement documents
- Work primarily from editable Microsoft Word source documents and return publication-ready translations retaining formatting
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, appropriate tone, and consistent Canadian Quebec French usage
- Respect First Nations names and preferred terminology and use approved terms
- Perform second-linguist revision against English source documents and final proofreading
- Complete standard requests within three business days and rush requests within 24 hours
- Provide itemized quotations and confirmed delivery times prior to starting assignments
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Organizational experience and qualifications | 30% |
| Quality assurance methodology | 25% |
| First Nations-related experience | 20% |
| Capacity, responsiveness, and service approach | 15% |
| Pricing | 10% |
Minimum qualifications
- Maintain a business presence in Canada
- Demonstrate expertise in Canadian French
- Have every translation revised against the English source by a second qualified linguist before delivery
Documents to include with your response
- Executive Summary
- Service Approach and Timeline
- Professional Experience
- Fees proposal
- Two client references for comparable translation services
Key dates
- Questions due
- November 24,2026
- Proposal deadline
- December 8, 2026 at 4:00p.m. EST
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submit proposal electronically in PDF format to Jillian Morgan, Communications and Engagement Manager.
Contract details
- Term
- Initial one-year term, with potential renewal by mutual agreement
- Place of performance
- Offsite
- Funding
- Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement (IRSSA) funds