The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) requires the services of Veterinarian(s) licensed to practice in the province of Ontario, Canada, to provide equine health care at the RCMP stables located in Ottawa, Ontario, on an “as and when” required basis. The stables have a maximum capacity of 96 horses of which 36 horses (Musical Ride) are in travel status throughout the year. The Musical Ride Branch helps promote Canada, the RCMP, its communities and partners by delivering its services to all Canadians as well as the international community. The RCMP Musical Ride tours throughout Canada, as well as international venues, performing at approximately forty to fifty locations a year between the months of May and October.
The contract period will be one year from the date of contract award with an irrevocable option to extend it for up to four additional one-year periods. The anticipated start date is June 1, 2018.
There is a security component attached to this requirement.
Basis of selection: Lowest technically responsive bid
Refer to the attached tender documents to obtain further information.
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
The RCMP has published its National Procurement Plan at http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/rcmp-national-procuremen…
The RCMP has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in RCMP contracting activities as outlined in this solicitation.
Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at http://www.buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, bid solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party.
