Trade Agreement: CFTA / FTAs with Peru / Colombia / Panama / Korea
Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited to bid
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address:
PATRICK CASSIDY AND ASSOCIATES INC.
67 Mowat Ave. #302
Toronto Ontario
Canada
M6K3E3
Nature of Requirements:
Title: Mobile Height Adjustable Workstations
ADVANCED CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE (ACAN)
1. Definition
An ACAN is a public notice indicating to the supplier community that a department or agency intends to award a contract for goods, services or construction to a pre-identified supplier, thereby allowing other suppliers to signal their interest in bidding, by submitting a statement of capabilities. If no supplier submits a statement of capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, on or before the closing date stated in the ACAN, the contracting officer may then proceed with the award to the pre-identified supplier.
2. Definition of Requirement
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has a requirement for the provision of varying types of mobile, foldable, height adjustable workstations (with panel attached in one unit) in the following quantities:
- Single L-shaped Height Adjustable Workstation
o Qty 20
- Straight Height Adjustable Workstation
o Qty 2
Delivery address:
Fisheries and Ocean Canada
4250 Commerce Circle
Victoria, BC V8Z 4M2
3. Criteria for assessment of the Statement of Capabilities (Minimum Essential Requirements)
The supplier must be able to demonstrate that the height adjustable workstation(s) possess the following capabilities:
Single L-shaped Height Adjustable Workstation
- 72? x 72?, 50? high self-contained, L-shaped, mobile, electric height adjustable workstation with unified construction (no parts and pieces) on heavy duty locking wheels
- Three high pressure laminate frameless panels are 50? high and a 5? ? Moss Green’ PET add up privacy (panels surround both 72? wide sides and then form 36? of return privacy on another)
- High pressure laminate height adjustable surfaces flip and stations fold up in-tact and nest
- No tools are required to move or change workstations. No installers or installation required to install, move or change workstations
- Dual height adjustable worksurfaces lock together and move in unison, using one controller.
- Flip top worksurfaces must flip/ fold with a simple lever pull.
- Each work station is an independent unit and on heavy duty locking casters. Panel detail conceals heavy duty locking casters.
- Fold workstations to store; must store as one unit (sku), no disassembly required
- Tops have optional whiteboard finish to become a communications board when flipped and raised
- One fully articulating dual monitor arm -clamp mounted (with option to grommet mount or mount on an accessory rail).
- Extended range height adjustability of 23? - 49.4?
- Worksurface depths are 24?
- Folded footprint is less than 24? x 72? (nesting will further reduce footprint).
- Digital display / 4 preset memory control on the height adjustability - fingertip touch for accessibility.
- Blue tooth App for controls.
- Power trough stays fixed in place on frame as worksurfaces raise and lower. Wire basket for cord management.
- Rail stays in place and accessories remain in position when workstation is flipped, rolled and stored.
- Worksurface height power and data, with hardwiring capability. Personal use items plug in at desk height allow the station to raise / lower with only one electrical cord moving.
- 15’ long power bar is mounted under surface. Power bar has 6 outlets, 4 USB ports and plugs into any 15 amp receptacle.
- Stations move independently and can fold / roll through doorways and onto elevators easily to accommodate those with disabilities anywhere they need to work.
Straight Height Adjustable Workstation
- 36? x 72?, 50? high self-contained, Straight shaped, mobile, electric height adjustable workstation with unified construction (no parts and pieces) on heavy duty locking wheels
- Two high pressure laminate frameless panels are 50? high and a 5? ? Moss Green’ PET add up privacy (panels surround the 72? wide side and then form 36? of return privacy on another)
- High pressure laminate height adjustable surfaces flip and stations fold up in-tact and nest
- No tools are required to move or change workstations. No installers or installation required to install, move or change workstations. Dual height adjustable worksurfaces lock together and move in unison, using one controller
- Flip top worksurfaces must flip/ fold with a simple lever pull.
- Each work station is an independent unit and on heavy duty locking casters. Panel detail conceals heavy duty locking casters.
- Fold workstations to store; must store as one unit (sku), no disassembly required
- Tops have optional whiteboard finish to become a communications board when flipped and raised.
- One fully articulating dual monitor arm -clamp mounted (with option to grommet mount or mount on an accessory rail).
- Extended range height adjustability of 23? - 49.4?
- Worksurface depths are 24?
- Folded footprint is less than 36? x 72? (nesting will further reduce footprint)
- Digital display / 4 preset memory control on the height adjustability - fingertip touch for accessibility
- Blue tooth App for controls
- Power trough stays fixed in place on frame as worksurfaces raise and lower. Wire basket for cord management
- rail stays in place and accessories remain in position when workstation is flipped, rolled stored.
- Worksurface height power and data, with hardwiring capability. Personal use items plug in at desk height allow the station to raise / lower with only one electrical cord moving.
- 15’ long power bar is mounted under surface. Power bar has 6 outlets, 4 USB ports and plugs into any 15 amp receptacle.
- Stations move independently and can fold / roll through doorways and onto elevators easily to accommodate those with disabilities anywhere they need to work.
4. Trade Agreements
- Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
- Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement
- Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
- Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
- Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement
- Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
5. Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier
Part 1, Section 6 (d) of the Government Contract Regulations;
Article 513.1(b)(iii) of the Canada Free Trade Agreement;
6. Delivery Date
The products must be delivered on or before December 01, 2021
7. Name and Address of the Proposed Contractor
Patrick Cassidy, business interiors & design
67 mowat ave, suite 47
Toronto, Ontario M6K 3E3
8. Inquiries on Submission of Statement of Capabilities
Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the goods, services or construction services described in the ACAN 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.
9. Closing Date
The closing date for accepting a Statement of Capabilities is September 24, 2021 at 2:00PM PDT.
10. Contracting Authority
Suppliers may inquire or submit a Statement of Capabilities to the Contract Authority noted below.
Name: Kelsey Locke
Title: Supply Specialist
Public Services and Procurement Canada
Address: 401 - 1230 Government Street
Victoria, BC V8W 3X4
Telephone: 250-507-2482
E-mail address: k••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
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.
