Call for Expression of Interest #2 - Information and Debate Session – Education Campaign
Theme: Defence Fund/Collective Bargaining
Background
The Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE), through a member resolution passed in December 2022, was given the mandate to:
“hold a membership-wide information and debate session on the Defence Fund following the November 2022 Annual General Meeting, including on the Defence Fund's original terms of reference and the importance of democratic safeguards to ensure that any changes to the fund and its terms of reference are voted on by the membership; Conduct an educational campaign by January 2023 on collective-bargaining and the challenges ahead, which honestly addresses the free-rider issue and proposes an approach that does not rely upon other unions to do the fighting for us (including holding an open forum in 2023 of all members to discuss these issues).
Due to its limited capacity, CAPE is looking to hire an external firm with capabilities and expertise in designing engaging consultative and informational events, educational campaigns, communications, and project management. The firm will support CAPE in operationalizing the resolution by designing and carrying out the various related activities and will project manage the implementation of the resolution, in collaboration with CAPE, from start to finish. The firm needs to have the ability to offer some of its support in French. Furthermore, the firm will be responsible for ensuring the content destined for publication and dissemination (members or the public) is offered in both official languages, at an equal level of quality.
Budget
A budget of $200,000 has been planned to carry out this resolution, with around 75% of it set aside to cover the portion of the project managed by the firm.
How to express interest
Firms interested in being considered for this project must send CAPE an email at general@acep-cape.ca with the subject line “EOI #2: Defence Fund/Collective Bargaining" by no later than Thursday, February 9, by COB (EST).
The email should contain general information about the firm and provide enough general information for a quick assessment of the firm’s suitability for handling this project, in reference to the information provided herein.
Only shortlisted firms will be contacted to submit a technical and financial proposal.
Questions can be submitted to:
Katia Theriault
Director of Communications and Public Affairs
ktheriault@acep-cape.ca or 613-236-9181 ext. 225
