Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: The bidder must supply Canadian goods
and/or services
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
MOVING SERVICES
EN578-131825/A
Stephen, Renee
Telephone No. - (819) 956-6973
Fax No. - (819) 956-2675
Household Goods Moving Services - International
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PWGSC) on
behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND), Royal
Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and the Government's Central
Removal Services (CRS) will be soliciting industry to deliver
household goods moving services and the movement of personal
motor vehicles for federal government employees between the
service area of Continental North America and overseas. It is
PWGSC's intention to solicit industry,through a competitive
Request for Proposal (RFP), for the services detailed under the
draft RFP attached hereto. This request is targeted at moving
industry organizations with a proven capability and capacity to
carry out the full range of services detailed.
RFP Review
The draft RFP attached hereto provides detailed information on
the services for which proposals will be solicited. Interested
suppliers are requested to review the document and provide input
regarding any elements of the draft RFP that might limit the
supplier's ability to submit a quality proposal. Any
comments/changes recommended should include a detailed positive
alternative that could be implemented to achieve Canada's
objectives. Comments without supporting rationale or which
maintain adherence to current practices do not provide Canada
with the information necessary to understand the potential
bidder's intent.
Enquiries: Because this is not a bid solicitation, Canada will
not necessarily respond to enquiries in writing or by
circulating answers to all suppliers. However, suppliers with
questions regarding this RFI may direct their enquiries to the
Contracting Authority in writing. Any requests for additional
information and/or clarification to be incorporated into the
final RFP should be clearly identified in the supplier's
response. All feedback provided in the supplier's response to
this LOI will be considered in the development of the final RFP.
Schedule
The following schedule is tentative, therefore it should not be
construed as final and is provided for information only.
Final RFP Posted: May2013
RFP Closing Date: July 2013
Response Submission
A supplier's response is requested by 14:00 hrs EDT, April 30,
2013. Information provided may be used by Canada in the
preparation of the final RFP document. As a result, suppliers
are advised not to include any proprietary information in the
response submitted. All submissions must be clearly marked
"Household Goods Moving Services (International) Draft RFP
Review" and note the solicitation number (EN578-131825). The
name and address of the supplier must be on the envelope. Two
copies plus an original and an electronic response in MS Word
using the format below are required. Suppliers should submit
only pertinent information in response to this request. The
inclusion of general marketing or technical manuals is
discouraged unless they provide specific information that has
been requested in this document.
Serial Reference Sub-Ref Comments Recommendations
1 Annex A 1.2 Provide attachment if lengthy (i.e Business Case)
Submissions must be sealed and delivered to the PWGSC Bid
Receiving Unit by Canada Post or courier.
PWGSC Bid Receiving Unit
11 Laurier Street
Place du Portage, Phase III
Core 0A1
Gatineau, QC J8X 4A6
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.
