Basic Information

Reference Number

0000198076

Issuing Organization

Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR)

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal - Consecutive Negotiations (Informal)

Solicitation Number

2021-300

Title

English and French Language Benchmarking

Source ID

PU.HL.Ont..1099245.C109179

Details

Location

Canada, All of Canada, All of Canada

Delivery Point

All of Canada

Purchase Type

One Time Only- Delivery Date:December 30,2021

Description

ABOUT US
The Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR) is not-for-profit organization composed of provincial health regulatory authorities who have the goal of clarifying a mutual understanding of the registration criteria in each province where medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) are regulated. They ensure that all regulated MLTs have the same entry to practice level of competencies regardless of which province they are first registered in or where they were trained, and that the public is, therefore, adequately protected.

THE PROJECT
Internationally Educated Medical Laboratory Technologists (IEMLT) who are interested in getting their qualifications recognized in Canada must navigate through multiple systems and jurisdictions to find all the information they need to work as an MLT in Canada. Currently, applicants must pass an English or French language exam in order to be licensed to practice in in Canada. A revision of current language benchmarking shall begin in Spring 2021.

THE REQUEST
CAMLPR is inviting proposals from experienced contractors and organizations to submit proposals to validate cut scores for language exams and to review and/or revalidate:

Education/Certification Exam benchmarks in English and French
Professional Entry benchmarks in English and French
Workplace language benchmarks in English and French

VENDOR REQUIREMENTS
CAMLPR has identified the following areas that may impact the English and French language competency needs of the profession and asks that they be considered in the submitted proposal:

Review changes in professional-entry and professional practice expectations since 2008
Review changes to the Prior Learning Assessment process for language since 2008
Review changes in the education and examination processes since 2008 including the move to computer based testing
Set French Language benchmarks for entry to practice, certification,

Validate scores for the following tests:
- IELTS, AC International English Language Testing System
- TOEFL iBT, Internet-Based test of English as a Foreign Language
Conduct language standard for the profession of Medical Laboratory Technology and establish cut scores for the following English language proficiency tests: -CanTEST, Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees, MELA, Michener English Language Assessment
Recommend 1-3 English and French tests that best support the profession

TIMELINE

This is an open request for proposal; responses are due no later than May 15th , 2021.
Deadline to submit questions is May 7th, 2021.
Responses will be reviewed immediately thereafter and a decision on whether to proceed with a candidate is anticipated by June 30th, 2021.
Only the successful vendors will be contacted.

RESPONSE FORMAT AND CONTENTS
Responses must outline the ability to deliver goals and requirements outlined in this document. A response may add information not requested in this RFP. At a minimum, the response must contain, but not limited to:

A company profile, including length of time in business, and relevant experience
References from similar customers
A summary of core features of the exercise
A proposed development and delivery timeline
Cost estimates
Clarification of any contracts and rights reservations
Any other information deemed pertinent (warranty, other services and fees etc.)

RFP REVIEW
Each response will be reviewed by a CAMLPR committee based on the following criteria:

Demonstration of ability to best fulfill our goals and requirements, or outline a mechanism available for collaboration with CAMLPR to fulfill the goals and requirements outlined in this RFP
Projected Estimated Cost
Deadline and Response Submission

REFERENCE
Previous research on language requirements in the medical laboratory profession:
https://www.csmls.org/Research/Projects,-Reports-Presentations/Reports-and-Select-Articles.aspx

The information, data, comments, or reactions obtained may be used as research for future solicitation. CAMLPR will review all responses received. CAMLPR will only contact vendors should they have further questions or need clarification. Only the successful vendor(s) will be contacted.

Responses should be submitted electronically by May 15, 2021 to:

Paula Steeves, Project Manager, Email: MLTGateway@camlpr.org
Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators
www.camlpr.org

Dates

Publication

2021/04/27 02:53:48 PM EDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2021/05/15 11:59:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Yes

Closing Date

2021/05/30 02:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Canadian Alliance Medical Laboratory Professionals

778-953-6584

MLTGateway@camlpr.org

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic Bid Submission

Pricing

In attached document

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Bid Documents	Documents defining the proposal	Yes	No
No entries

Additional Bidding Instructions

see description

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