Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited
to bid
Attachment: None
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Government Objectives
Representing Best Interests/Value to Govt
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address:
STERIS CANADA INC
375, Britannia Road East
Unit 2
Mississauga Ontario
Canada
L4Z3E2
Nature of Requirements:
Title: Isothermal Gravity Autoclave
1. Purpose of an Advance Contract Notice (ACAN)
An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows department and
agencies to post a notice, for
no less than fifteen (15) calendar days, indicating to the
supplier community that it intends to
award a goods, service or construction contract to a
pre-identified supplier. If no other supplier
submits, on or before the closing date, a Statement of
Capabilities that meets the requirements
set out in the ACAN, the contracting authority may then proceed
with the award. However,
should a Statement of Capabilities be found to meet the
requirements set out in the ACAN, then
the contracting officer will proceed to a full tendering process.
2. Definition of requirements and sole source justification
Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada has the requirement for the
supply, delivery and offloading
of one (1) single door isothermal gravity 48" autoclave cabinet
with ESG with the
installation of 26 x 37.5 inch steam sterilizer to the
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Pacific Research Centre in Summerland, BC.
The isothermal gravity autoclave is linked to the previous
procurement of autoclaves at
PARC-Summerland. This procurement is to replace one of said
autoclaves that is no
longer operational. It is necessary to retain compatibility with
existing equipment and
enable future cost savings for service contracts. Agriculture
and Agri-Foods Canada
requires a 48 hour response time to repair sterilizers in case
of a break down. A delay in
the purchase of the autoclave would compromise the safety of the
lab as potentially
hazardous waste would not be disposed of in an efficient manner.
Specifications for Isothermal Gravity Autoclave
The following specifications of the Steris Canada Inc.
Isothermal gravity autoclave are
critical functionalities required by Agriculture and Agri-Food
Canada:
· Single door isothermal gravity 48"cabinet autoclave with ESG
· Installation
· 48"atlas loading car and transfer car for hinged platform.
· Compatibility with existing Steris Canada Inc. autoclaves.
· 1 year warranty on parts and labour, except for expendable
items such as fuses,
gaskets, light bulbs and valve kits.
3. Trade Agreements
· Article 1016, Section 2, (b) of the North American Free Trade
Agreement (NAFTA)
"...where, for works of art, or for reasons connected with the
protection of patents, copyrights or
other exclusive rights, or proprietary information or where
there is an absence of competition for
technical reasons, the goods or services can be supplied only by
a particular supplier and no
reasonable alternative or substitute exists;"
· Article 1016, Section 2, (d) of the North American Free Trade
Agreement (NAFTA)
"additional deliveries by the original supplier that are
intended either as replacement parts or
continuing services for existing supplies, services or
installations, or as the extension of existing
supplies, services or installations, where a change of supplier
would compel the entity to procure
equipment or services not meeting requirements of
interchangeability with already existing
equipment or services, including software to the extent that the
initial procurement of the software
was covered by this Chapter;
· Article 506, Section 12 (a) of the Agreement on Internal Trade
(AIT)
"ensure compatibility with existing products, to recognize
exclusive rights, such as exclusive
licences, copyright and patent rights, or to maintain
specialized products that must be maintained
by the manufacturer or its representative"
· Article 506, Section 12 (b) of the Agreement on Internal Trade
(AIT)
"...where there is an absence of competition for technical
reasons and the goods or services can
be supplied only by a particular supplier and no alternative or
substitute exists;"
4. Government Contracts Regulations Exception
This contract is subject to subsection 6 (d) of the Government
Contracts Regulations, in that only
one person or company is capable of performing the contract.
5. Total Estimated Value
CAD $79,162.58.00
6. Proposed Contractor
Steris Canada Inc.
6280 Northwest Drive
Mississauga, ON
L4V 1J7
7. The closing date for a submission of a statement of
capabilities
The closing date and time for accepting statements of
capabilities is at (to be inserted by
contracting authority just prior to posting) 2:00 p.m. MST.
8. Departmental Contact Person
Suppliers may address inquiries or submit their statement of
capabilities to:
Name: Andrea Major
Position: Student Procurement Officer
Tel: (780) 497-3779
Fax: (780) 497-3510
E-mail: a••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
9. Submission of Statement of Capabilities by Suppliers
Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available
to provide the goods described
herein, may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the
contact person identified in this
Notice on or before the closing date of this Notice. The
statement of capabilities must clearly
demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.
Acceptable proof will include
published studies or through references (name/contact
information must be supplied).
The PWGSC file number, the contracting officer'name and the
closing date of the ACAN must
appear on the outside of the envelope in block letters or, in
the case of a facsimile transmission,
on the covering page.
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate
with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any
questions concerning this requirement, contact the contracting
officer identified above.
An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows departments and
agencies to post a notice, for no less than fifteen (15)
calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it
intends to award a good, service or construction contract to a
pre-identified contractor. If no other supplier submits, on or
before the closing date, a Statement of Capabilities that meets
the requirements set out in the ACAN, the contracting authority
may then proceed with the award. However, should a Statement of
Capabilities be found to meet the requirements set out in the
ACAN, then the contracting authority will proceed to a full
tendering process.
Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available
to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a
statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person
identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this
Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate
how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.
The PWGSC file number, the contracting officer's name and the
closing date of the ACAN must appear on the outside of the
envelope in block letters or, in the case of a facsimile
transmission, on the covering page.
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
