***Amendment 001 raised to answer questions from bidders.*** 1. SummaryThe Environmental Protection Branch of Environment and Climate Change Canada is seeking to improve its data and understanding of the inventory of MERV throughout Canada. This sub-sector of off-road equipment covers machines such as recreational marine engines (outboard) and vessels (powered by an inboard or sterndrive), personal watercraft, snowmobiles, All Terrain Vehicles, Utility Vehicles, and others. All of the power sources that are used to power these machines use gasoline or electricity (i.e. Battery). The project is to conduct surveys throughout Canada (In French and English where required) to collect information on the inventory and usage of MERV equipment. Two separate surveys will be designed to target the following groups that may use such machines:· households,· businesses and organizationsThe Contract is from date of Contract award to March 31, 2024 inclusive and will need to be delivered 351 Saint-Joseph Blvd., Gatineau, QC K1A 0H3. Additionnal attachments will be posted on GETS.The winning bider will be selected based on the Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price whithin the budget.2. SecurityThere are no security requirements associated with this solicitation. 3. Integrity ProvisionsBidders must provide a list of names, or other related information as needed, pursuant to section 01 Integrity Provisions of Standard Instructions 2003 (2022-03-29). 4. Service Requirements For services requirements, bidders in receipt of a pension or a lump sum payment must provide the required information as detailed in article 4 of Part 2 of the bid solicitation.” 5. Social Procurement Environment and Climate Change Canada supports the Government of Canada’s social and economic objectives, including increasing the participation of businesses from under-represented groups in government procurement opportunities. As such, bidders owned or led by Canadians from under-represented groups, such as women, LGBTQ2+ persons, persons with disabilities and persons from visible minorities are encouraged to submit a bid to this opportunity.6. DebriefingsBidders 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. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person.7. Official Languages Environment and Climate Change Canada provides procurement services in both official languages. Bidders may submit a bid in the official language of their choice.
