Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP)
1. This NPP is issued pursuant to PWGSC Supply Arrangement (SA) # E60PQ-120001/F, and covers a requirement from the following Sub-Category(ies) of the SA:
Rotary Office Chair
2. Infrastructure Canada has a requirement for the purchase, delivery and installation of 50 Rotary Office Chairs to Ottawa, Ontario by August 24th, 2018.
3. This NPP covers a requirement to be solicited amongst the PSAB stream of Suppliers (SA holders).
4. This procurement is set aside under the federal government’s Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business. This procurement is set aside from the international trade agreements under the provision each has for set-asides for small and minority businesses. Further to Article 1802 of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT), AIT does not apply to this procurement.
5. The bid solicitation is also open to suppliers who are not Supply Arrangement (SA) holders. In order for new suppliers to bid on this solicitation, the new supplier must first qualify for a SA. The process to qualify for a SA is detailed in RFSA # E60PQ-120001/F, and can be found on the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) (https://buyandsell.gc.ca/procurement-data/tender-noti…). Canada is not required to delay the award of a resulting contract pending the evaluation of an arrangement and issuance of a SA by the PWGSC Supply Arrangement Authority.
6. Following are the basic features and attributes required by Canada:
Description
-High Back
-No Headrest
-Adjustable lumbar support
-Height/Width/Swivel Adjustable "T" Arm
-Adjustable Seat Depth
-Seat and Backrest Lockable or Stoppable in Multiple Positions
-Tilt Mechanism Independently: Seat and back angle adjustable independent of each other.
-Back breathable material/Seat fabric
-Maximum weight must be at least 300lbs.
-Green Chair Recognition
- For carpeted floor, NOT hard surface floor
- Upholstering Colour(s): black
Qty: 50
