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Inclusive Place to Work Certification- Call for Proposals (CFP)
Today, there are 645,000 people living with disabilities in Canada, aged 25 to 64 years, who are not employed and not currently in school. The employment rate of people with disabilities (65%) remains lower than that of people without disabilities (80%) (Statistics Canada, 2022).
Conversely, Canadian employers are increasingly facing difficulties filling vacant positions. This is caused by various factors, such as an aging population, evolving skill requirements versus supply, and shifting priorities of job seekers relating to wages and overall alignment with organizational and personal values.
Open Door Group is committed to advancing accessible and inclusive workplaces through a certification program aimed at supporting employers in improving workplace accessibility, inclusion, and sustainability. This Call for Proposals seeks a qualified Contractor to design and develop an Inclusive Place to Work Certification Program (the “Program”), strengthening our goal of fostering a community of accessible employers across various industries and sizes in Canada.
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We are Seeking for
Eligible proponents who fall into one of the following categories:
- Non-profit organizations: This includes community-based organizations, charities, or other entities legally registered as not-for-profit under relevant laws.
- For-profit organizations: Companies or businesses, with a preference for Human Resources organizations, that can demonstrate their capability to effectively cater to the needs of individuals with disabilities while meeting specific requirements.
- Individual applicants with relevant expertise, qualifications, and experience in providing the required services may also be considered eligible proponents. Individuals must meet all Contract Requirements outlined in this CFP and will be evaluated based on their demonstrated abilities to fulfill the program's objectives.
- Organizations owned by, or employees of, Open Door Ventures are not eligible to bid on this CFP.
We welcome all individuals from diverse backgrounds and organizations of all sizes and sectors to apply. We look forward to working with individuals and organizations committed to creating accessible and inclusive environments.
Proposal Timeline
- Proposal Release Date: April 8, 2024.
- Deadline for Questions: before 2:00 PM Pacific Time on April 22, 2024.
- Proposal Submission Deadline: before 2:00 PM Pacific Time on May 13, 2024.
- Evaluation Period: May 14- May 26, 2024.
- Notification of Decision: May 27, 2024.
- Project Start Date: June 3, 2024
- Project Duration: June 3, 2024, to March 31, 2026.
How to Apply:
Proposals must be in English, submitted electronically via e-mail to
- Responses should not exceed 20 pages in total. Font size should be no less than 11-point Calibri, margins should be no less than 2.54 cm and spacing should be no less than 1.00. The proposal will not exceed paper size of 8.5” x 11”.
- Respondents are requested to complete their response and submit it as one PDF or Microsoft Word document, with the proponent’s name included as part of the file name.
Proposals must be received before 2:00 PM Pacific Time on May 13, 2024, to be considered.
Inquiries Submission Guideline
Inquiries related to this CFP, including any requests for information or clarification, may only be directed in writing, via e-mail, to
Inquiries should be received before 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time on April 22, 2024, is to be considered for response (if any) by Open Door Group.
Information from sources other than this document is unofficial and should not be trusted. All inquiries and responses containing new information will be documented and distributed electronically to all applicants. Open Door Group reserves the right to decide whether to respond, partially respond, or rephrase inquiries at its discretion.
*Please continue to check this main page for updates regarding responses to inquiries in the addendum section below.
Addendum Documents for Call for Proposal (CFP)
The following addendum documents will now be included as part of the documents for the Call for Proposal (CFP) and will amend the applicable information contained in the original tendering document.
Download the Call for Proposal Addendum #1
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Download the Call for Proposal Addendum #4
