Trade Agreement: Set-Aside Program for Aboriginal Business (SPAB)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: Yes
Nature of Requirements: This requirement is subject to the Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements (CLCA) entitled the Convention of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement (JBNQA) and the Northeastern Quebec Agreement (NEQA).
Under Article 800: Aboriginal Peoples, the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) does not apply to any measure adopted or maintained by a Party with respect to Aboriginal peoples
This procurement has been set aside under the federal government's Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business (PSAB) and defined as INNU or "NASKAPI", as defined in chapter 3 of the NEQA (paragraphs 3.2 ADMISSIBILITY). In order to be considered, a supplier must certify that it qualifies as an Aboriginal business as defined under PSAB and that it will comply with all requirements of PSAB.
NOTE - Preference for this solicitation will be given to Aboriginal businesses from MATIMEKUSH LAKE JOHN INNU NATION and KAWAWACHIKAMACH NASKAPI NATION.
Proponents must sign and complete the document entitled "Attestation for Program of Reserved Contracts for Aboriginal people" (see Part 5-Certifications an Additional Information of the present document).
Potential bidders of the upcoming opportunity are advised to contact Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) to obtain information about the PSAB at the following website and coordinates:
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) Phone: 1-800-400-7677 Fax: 819-956-9837 Email: a••••••••@••••••.ca Website: https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100032802/11001…
TITLE
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERIZATION OF SOIL AND GROUNDWATER IN TWO SECTORS OF SCHEFFERVILLE AIRPORT
DESCRIPTION
Transport Canada is interested in retaining the services of a consulting firm to conduct environmental characterization works in two sectors at the Schefferville Airport. The service must be ensured according to the basis and conditions established in the enclosed in the Request for Proposal.
There is no site visit scheduled for this project.
ENQUIRIES
Please send all written enquiries regarding this request for proposals to the contracting authority: Hélène Lewis at h••••••••@••.••.ca or by fax: 514-633-2925. Requests for information must be received in writing at least five (5) calendar days before the bid closing date to allow sufficient time for the Contracting Authority to respond.
The Crown reserves the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. Standard terms and conditions for this procurement are incorporated by reference into, and form part of, the tender and contract documents.
TENDER DOCUMENTS: Firms intending to submit tenders on this project should obtain tender documents through the website https://buyandsell.gc.ca service provider. Addenda, when issued, will be available from the service provider. Firms that elect to base their bids on tender documents obtained from other sources do so at their own risk and will be solely responsible to inform the tender calling authority of their intention to bid.
BID RECEIVING: Sealed tenders will be received in English or French at: Transport Canada, Contracting and Materiel Services, C/O Mail Room no.2036, 700, Leigh-Capreol Place, Dorval, Quebec H4Y 1G7.
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
