Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
Buoy Mountable UV-Visible Spectrometer
N6630P - Spectrometer, N6635F - Spectrometer, N6635A - Analyzers, Particle Size,
N6630A - Analyzers
Environment and Climate Change Canada requires the supply and delivery of two (2) autonomous, buoy mountable UV-Visible spectrometers for deployment at various study sites (freshwater and/or seawater).
The intention of Canada is to award one contract to meet this requirement.
The bidder must demonstrate that they meet every mandatory financial evaluation criteria in their bid by submitting supporting documentation. Failure to provide supporting documentation by bid closing date will result in the bid being deemed non-responsive.
Some of the criteria include:
a. The unit must be capable of complete immersion in fresh water
b. Must use UV-Visible light range of at least 190 - 750 nm
c. Must be able to resolve all concentration ranges of TOC/DOC between 0 - 50 mg/L
d. Must be capable of measuring additional constituent parameters (chla, NO3, turbidity)
e. Must include battery pack for long-term (~1 year) deployment
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS RE. BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary measures are being taken on-site at the Ontario Region Bid Receiving Unit to encourage social distancing. The health and safety of staff and suppliers remains our top priority.
Suppliers are required to submit bids electronically using the Canada Post epost Connect application for the subject bid solicitation. This service allows suppliers 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.
To use epost Connect to submit your bid, or to get more information on its use, please send an email to the Ontario Region Bid Receiving Unit’s generic address at T••••••••@••••••••.••.ca.
Faxed and 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.
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. The debriefing may be in writing or by telephone.
This requirement is subject to the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for Supplier Personnel. Failure to complete and provide the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Certification as part of the bid will render the bid non-responsive.
Inquiries to be directed to:
Melanie Gillis
Supply Specialist
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Telephone: 613-328-2654
E-mail: M••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
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.
