Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: If 2+ bids offer Canadian goods/services other bids will not be considered
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS RE. OFFER SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary measures are being taken on-site at the Western Region Bid Receiving Unit to encourage social distancing. The health and safety of staff and suppliers remains our top priority.
Suppliers are required to submit offers electronically using the Canada Post epost Connect application for the subject offer solicitation. This service allows suppliers to submit bids, offers and arrangements electronically to PWGSC Bid Receiving Units. This online service enables the electronic transfer of large files up to Protected B level.
To use epost Connect to submit your offer, or to get more information on its use, please send an email to the Western Region Bid Receiving Unit’s generic address at r••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Given current circumstances and network limitations, some active procurements may be delayed. To stay up to date on the status of specific procurements, please consult Buysandsell.gc.ca.
Faxed and hard copy (submitted in person or via mail/courier) offers will not be accepted for the subject bid solicitation.
1. TITLE: RENTAL OF SCHOOL/ACTIVITY BUSES WITH OPERATOR
2. SECURITY:
There is no security requirement associated with the requirement.
3. REQUIREMENT:
The Department of National Defence, 17 Wing Winnipeg, has a requirement for a Regional Individual Standing Offer (RISO) the provision School/Activity Buses with Operator. A School/Activity Bus has a capacity minimum of forty-four (44) passengers. The Offerors must have a quantity of (10) or more School busses in their fleet. The buses are required to transport authorized DND and CAF members to/from Canadian Forces Bases (CFB) within the Winnipeg area to/from various locations across Canada, and the USA.
The RISO will be in effect for one (1) year from date of issuance, with an Option to extend for one (1) additional one-year period.
The requirement is subject to a preference for Canadian services.
4. EVALUATION AND SELECTION:
Mandatory evaluation criteria are included in Part 4 of the solicitation.
An offer must comply with the requirements of the Request for Standing Offer to be declared responsive. The responsive offer with the lowest evaluated price will be recommended for issuance of a standing offer.
5. PERIOD OF STANDING OFFER:
It is anticipated that any standing offer will be in effect for one (1) year from date of issuance, with an Option to extend for one (1) additional one-year period.
Contracting Authority
Lorraine Jenkinson
Procurement Specialist
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Procurement Branch, Western Region
Canada Place, Suite 1000
9700 Jasper Avenue NW
Edmonton AB, T5J 4C3
Telephone: 587-337-2458
E-mail address: l••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
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.
