Letter of Interest (LOI) / Request for Information (RFI)
Metropolitan Area Network and Wide Area Network Services
The information contained in this notice is a brief description of the requirement and is for information purposes only. Bidders must refer to the complete Request for Information (RFI) document for a full description of the requirement and the instructions for providing a response.
Elections Canada File No: ECBR-RFI-17-0001
Applicability of Trade Agreements: Yes
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: If applicable
Background
The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada (“CEOC”), an agent of Parliament, exercises general direction and supervision over the conduct of elections and referendums at the federal level. The CEOC heads the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, commonly known as Elections Canada.
EC requires a Contractor to provide on-going MAN/WAN network services to EC. Currently, EC is considering that a portion of these services will be unmanaged Layer 2 MAN while the remaining services will be managed MPLS.
Requirement
Elections Canada is issuing this RFI to validate solution concepts that could assist EC in further defining requirements and refine the procurement strategy, requirements definition and other aspects of the requirement.
Important Information
The information provided by Elections Canada in this RFI is preliminary and may change. This RFI is not a solicitation nor will it be used to pre-qualify or otherwise restrict participation in a future solicitation.
The information provided by respondent(s) may be used to refine the procurement strategy. The issuance of this RFI does not create an obligation for Elections Canada to issue a subsequent procurement, and does not bind Elections Canada legally or otherwise, to enter into any agreement or to accept any suggestions from respondent(s). However, Elections Canada reserves the right to accept or reject any or all recommendations received.
All supplier consultations will be documented and this information is subject to the Access to Information Act. Elections Canada will not reveal any designated proprietary information to third parties. Respondent(s) responding to the RFI should identify any submitted information that is to be considered as either company confidential or proprietary.
See attached document for more details.
Responding to the Request for Information
Documents must be sent electronically to s•••••••@••••••••.ca. Documents sent via mail or facsimile will not be accepted.
Responses may be submitted in English or French.
Elections Canada reserves the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Further information about Elections Canada may be obtained at http://www.elections.ca.
See attached document for more details.
Elections Canada Contracting Authority
All enquiries and other communications related to this RFI shall be directed exclusively to the Elections Canada Contracting Authority:
Barbara Robertson
Senior Advisor, Procurement and Contracting Services
s•••••••@••••••••.ca
819-939-1493
Elections Canada File No: ECBR-RFI-17-0001
