Description: The City of Columbus seeks qualified consultants to provide strategic planning services for the Columbus Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. The solicitation also covers organizational capacity-building services for the Commission. This is a professional-services procurement through the Department of Neighborhoods (CRC), not a grant program.
City · OH, US
From the first pre-RFP signals to the published RFP and its files.
Board meeting
CIRA amended its bylaws and adopted a hybrid meeting policy to facilitate attendance by members and the public.
Notice/Advertisement Title: Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (CIRA)'s Amended Bylaws Contact Name: Lindora K. Howard-Diawara Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-3284 Contact Email Address: LKDiawara@columbus.gov This is to inform the Public that on February 3, 2026, the Commission amended its bylaws and adopted a hybrid meeting policy to facilitate…
Columbus City Council Regular Meeting
Board meeting · Feb 28, 2026
Board meeting
The CIRA Advocacy and Policy Committee discussed a proposed process to source and prioritize candidates for three open positions while clarifying representation and conflicts of interest.
Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (CIRA) Advocacy and Policy Committee Location: Virtual Date: Wednesday April 22nd Time: 6pm -7:30 pm Agenda 1. Call to Order ● Chair calls the meeting to order ● Roll call of committee members 2. Approval of Agenda ● Motion to approve agenda ● Amendments if necessary 3. Public Comment 4. Solidifying procedure…
Board meeting
The Advocacy and Policy Committee proposed drafting a public-testimony procedure and leading testimony with at least two participants.
Procedure for public testimony Naima: How does everyone feel about our committee being the voice of advocacy in these policy spaces for the community? Shahwar: I am down for that. Mariam: I agree, I do feel like we will get push back. Naima: Are you referring to the commission or the community at large? Mariam: I think the community at large given…
Board meeting
The Commission had approved creating a social-media account and was considering draft guidelines and policy for its use.
Social Media Presence Naima: A few weeks ago, the commission approved having a social media account to share information. Adeeti, correct me if I am wrong, I got the sense that we just need to lead that. The city would not be able to because there would be more restrictions. I think it would be good for the city to tag our socials when posting about our…
Columbus City Council Regular Meeting
Board meeting · Apr 25, 2026
RFP published
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Columbus City Council Regular Meeting
Board meeting · Apr 25, 2026
Columbus City Council Regular Meeting
Board meeting · Apr 25, 2026
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Nov 13, 2026
Seeking qualified consultants to submit proposals to deliver strategic planning and organizational capacity-building services for the Columbus Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.
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Refugee Health Assessment Program
Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
State AgencyON
Posted
Mar 4, 2026
Dec 31, 2026
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) _Amended on June 9, 2026. This requirement is for Immigration Refuge Board of Canada (IRB) Solicitation Date: March 4, 2026 Anticipated deadline for submissions: December 31, 2026 Solicitation type: Competitive Service type: Designated Representatives (DR) services Number of Contracts: Up to 100 resulting contracts (estimated) This NPP is issued on an as-needed basis and will be removed from CanadaBuys upon closing. Interested contractors are encouraged to monitor CanadaBuys for future opportunities. Requirement Details The Government of Canada, through the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB), is seeking qualified individuals to work as contracted Designated Representatives (DR). DRs are appointed to represent individuals who are unable to represent themselves in immigration and refugee proceedings before the IRB. The DR is responsible for protecting and advancing the interests of the person subject to the proceedings. Contractors must demonstrate sound judgment, knowledge of immigration and refugee processes, cultural competence, and the ability to work effectively with vulnerable populations. Experience in social work, immigration law, advocacy, or related fields is considered an asset. Location of Work Designated Representative (DR) services are required in the following regions: • Eastern Region (Quebec (Montreal and Ottawa); Atlantic Provinces) • Central Region (Ontario (Toronto and Greater Toronto Area)) • Western Region (British Columbia (Vancouver), Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton), Saskatchewan and Manitoba (Winnipeg)) Work Allocation The IRB makes every effort to distribute assignments equitably among qualified DRs within each region. However, assignment volumes may vary based on operational requirements, including but not limited to: • The specific needs and circumstances of the individual being represented • A Member's assessment of the suitability of a particular DR for a given case • Language, cultural, or subject-matter considerations • Contractor availability As a result, some DRs may receive more assignments than others during a given period. Submission Requirements • The Evaluation criteria - DR Program Application Form completed and signed (downloadable in the Bidding Details tab within this Notice) • A copy of the applicants' resume (Curriculum vitae) • Proof of age eligibility showing the applicant is 18 years of age or older • Proof of legal eligibility showing the applicant is a Canadian citizen or has legal status to work in Canada Application Instructions The Evaluation criteria - DR Program Application Form is available as a downloadable attachment in the Bidding Details tab within this Notice of Proposed Procurement documents. Submission and required documents must be submitted electronically to dr.rd@irb-cisr.gc.ca.
Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
State AgencyON
Posted
Oct 17, 2024
Mar 31, 2030
The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) is soliciting interpreter services to create a roster of interpreters for hearings across Canada. The contract is estimated to run for five months with an open, competitive process and selection based on language skills, experience, and referrals. Bidders must contact the contracting officer for full solicitation documentation and bidding instructions.
