Translation Editing Proofreading and Speechwriting Services

The vendor is required to provide translation, editing, proofreading, speechwriting of program documents from english to French and French to english.
- Access to these services may be required on short notice and immediately if necessary.
1. Translation:
•    Translation of a text (or presentation, spreadsheet, etc.) into another language, taking into account the tone, style and terminology used by the writer.
o    English to French
o    French to english
2. Editing:
•    Improvement of a text by making grammatical, stylistic or technical terminology corrections and by making suggestions to make the text easier to read and understand.
o    English editing
o    French editing
3. Proofreading:
•    Checking of written material against the manuscript and any other copy to ensure that any changes as indicated in the most recently approved source document are incorporated in the new version, using conventional symbols to indicate errors or departures from the source document, including copy fitting where necessary, and verify correct spelling, grammar, placement of headers, footers, notes, tables, graphics and correct usage of fonts etc.
o    English proofreading
o    French proofreading
4. Speechwriting:
•    Provide timely and efficient speechwriting services in support of ongoing departmental initiatives. 
•    Provide speech writing services to the minister, deputy minister and associate deputy minister along with various executives to fulfill the department strategic priorities including ongoing priorities and activities. 
•    Producing drafts, revisions and final reports. 
•    Attend speech meetings and provide outlines in electronic and hard copy format.
o    English speechwriting
o    French speechwriting
- Provide translation, editing, proofreading and speechwriting services as per the schedule shown below.
1. Translation:
•    275 words per hour (2,000 words per day)
2. Editing:
•    400 to 800 words per hour (3,000 to 6,000 words per day)
•    For large documents, a good estimate can be determined by editing the first 15 to 20 pages and extrapolating the total time required.
•    For comparative editing: 200 to 500 words per hour (1,500 to 3,750 words per day)
3. Proofreading:
•    1,500 to 2,500 words per hour (11,250 to 18,750 words per day)
•    Parallel (comparative) proofreading: 800 to 1,200 words per hour (6,000 to 9,000 words per day)
4. Speechwriting:
•    Per diem and hourly rate for senior speechwriters for 7.5 hours of work.

- Contract Period/Term: 1 year