DOC366161853OB - First Aid, CPR and/or Mental Health First Aid Training Services

This Request for Supplier Qualifications (“RFSQ”) is an invitation by the Province of Nova Scotia (the “Province”) on behalf of the Public Service Commission to prospective respondents to qualify in accordance with Evaluation of Responses (Part 2) for eligibility to potentially provide First Aid, CPR and/or Mental Health First Aid Training as further described in the RFSQ Particulars (Appendix B) (the “Deliverables”). This RFSQ is being conducted pursuant to the Nova Scotia Sustainable Procurement Policy and Procurement Manual. The Nova Scotia Government values the health and safety of its employees and is committed to ensuring that workplaces are safe and healthy for employees, clients and the general public. To meet this objective, the Nova Scotia Public Service Commission (PSC) offers several training opportunities in such topic areas as legislation, due diligence, joint occupational health and safety committees, ergonomics, hazard identification, investigations, emergency first aid, psychological health and safety, and wellness. The Province is seeking both instructor-led and online learning approaches to first aid, CPR, and mental health first aid training to provide the most relevant, accessible and value-added offerings to government employees located throughout Nova Scotia. Under the terms and conditions of the standing offer these services will be accessed on an “as requested” basis during the master agreement term. Successful respondents who submit proposals and are placed on the standing offer list are not guaranteed an offer of work. There is no guarantee that any minimum purchase volumes will be reached through this standing offer.