Request For Proposal Online Voting Platform (Elections And Resolutions)

312 Laurier Ave E

Ottawa ON K1N 1H9

Procurement Contact: Juan Carlos Caraballo

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Amnesty International Canada Section English-Speaking (AICSES) is part of the global Amnesty International movement dedicated to the protection and promotion of human rights both within Canada and around the world. As an organization steadfast in its mission Amnesty International Canada (ES) engages in rigorous research advocacy activism and public education to address a spectrum of human rights issues. These include but are not limited to the protection of prisoners of conscience the abolition of the death penalty climate justice racial justice safeguarding the rights of refugees and Indigenous peoples and fighting gender-based violence. Our work is grounded in the principle of impartiality; we do not accept government or political organization funding for our campaigns to maintain our independence and ensure the objectivity of our human rights work. AICSES currently supports over 50 staff in a unionized and non-unionized environment.

In alignment with our unwavering committed to fostering an inclusive equitable and diverse workplace invites proposals from experienced Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Specialists and Strategists. The objective is to engage a skilled professional who will lead the development of a comprehensive 5-year ARAO strategy. This strategy will guide our organization in building a more inclusive culture identifying and addressing systemic barriers and promoting equity across all levels of our operations.

Task: Provide an online voting solution to run Board of Directors elections using a preferential voting system. Voting must be confidential and conducted by secret ballot. The platform must support proxy voting and restrict voting access to eligible members only. Elections typically remain open for one week allowing members to vote at their convenience.

Deliverables:

Task: Provide a voting solution for resolutions and motions during online meetings including AGMs and Special Meetings held on Zoom. Voting must remain confidential and limited to eligible members. The platform must allow administrators to create edit and launch resolutions or motions live during meetings as these are sometimes introduced or amended in real time.

Deliverables:

Task: Ensure the platform is easy to use for members with varying levels of technical experience. The voting process should be clear accessible and reliable across devices.

Request for RFP: January 19 2026

Deadline to submit Bid: February 6 2026

Selection of Top Bidders / Notification to Unsuccessful Bidders: February 16 2026

Contract Award / Notification to Unsuccessful Bidders: February 16 2026

Respondents to this RFP must submit copies of their proposal by email to the procurement contact by February 6 2025.

The successful respondents will meet the following criteria: