Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: Suppliers on permanent list or able to meet qualification requirements
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
AMENDMENT 003
The purpose of this amendment is the following:
1) Answering questions from suppliers (3 to 4)
2) Amend the request for bid.
3) Extend bid closing date.
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AMENDMENT 002
The purpose of this amendment is the following:
1) Amend the request for bid.
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AMENDMENT 001
The purpose of this amendment is the following:
1) Answering questions from suppliers (1 to 2).
2) Amend the request for bid.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS - BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary measures are being taken on-site at the Québec Region Bid Receiving Unit to encourage social distancing. The health and safety of staff and suppliers remains our top priority.
Bids must be submitted by fax to the number indicated in the bid solicitation or electronically using the Canada Post epost Connect application for the subject bid solicitation. This service allows bidders 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.
Hard copy (submitted in person or via mail/courier) bids will not be accepted for the subject bid solicitation.
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.
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1. This NPP is issued pursuant to PWGSC Supply Arrangement (SA) # E60PQ-140003/C and covers a requirement from the following Product Category(ies) of the SA:
- Product Category 3 - Metal Filing and Storage Cabinets;
- This requirement also contains products that are NON-SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT.
2. Correctional Service Canada (CSC) and Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) at Rimouski have a requirement for the purchase, delivery and installation of office furniture to the following address:
217 Ave. Léonidas South, Rimouski, 2nd Floor, G5L 2T5
Installation and delivery will be between:
January 4 to January 14, 2022.
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 800 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), CFTA 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-140003/C and can be found on the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS - https://buyandsell.gc.ca/procurement-data/tenders). 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. INQUIRIES:
All inquiries regarding this tender, are to be submitted in writing to the contractual authority: Julie Carbonneau at j••••••••@••••••••.••.ca.
Ce bureau de TPSGC fournit des services d'achat au public dans les deux langues officielles. / This PWGSC office provide procurement services in French and English.
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within 15 working days from receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
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.
