25-58188 Request for Standing Offer for the Supply and Delivery of Solid Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Dry Ice, Amendment #3

Standing Offer 2000586 has been awarded to the successful bidder Air Liquide Canada for RFSO 25-58188. The resulting contract has a one year terms with 3 additional one year optional periods.

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Amendment #3 to 25-58188 Request For Standing Offer for the Supply and Delivery of Solid Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Dry Ice

Please see tender documents for information

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged
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Amendment #2 to 25-58188 Request For Standing Offer for the Supply and Delivery of Solid Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Dry Ice

This amendment is raised to answer questions and to modify the solicitation.
Please see answers to questions and/or modifications to the solicitation below.
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QUESTIONS TO THE SOLICITATION

Question 1:
Will the question and answers deadline be extended as well?

Answer 1:
Yes, Canada will modify the solicitation documents.
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MODIFICATIONS TO THE SOLICITATION:

*At Section Key Information :

DELETE the End of Questions and Answers period: in its entirety; and

REPLACE with:
End of Questions and Answers period: 24 April 2026

*The National Research Council of Canada experienced a network outage from April 12 to 16 and could not receive emails during that time. Connectivity has now been restored. If you sent us an email related to this bid solicitation during the outage, please resend it.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
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Amendment #1 to 25-58188 Request For Standing Offer for the Supply and Delivery of Solid Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Dry Ice

This amendment is raised to answer questions and to modify the solicitation.
Please see answers to questions and/or modifications to the solicitation below.
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QUESTIONS TO THE SOLICITATION

Question 1:
We would like to request an extension to the above noted RFP to May 1st 2026 so that we may have time to provide a comprehensive bid.

Answer 1:
Yes, Canada will modify the solicitation documents.

Please review the tender documents for modifications to the solicitation.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
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25-58188 Request For Standing Offer for the Supply and Delivery of Solid Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Dry Ice

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) requires a Standing Offer for the supply and delivery of solid carbon dioxide (CO₂) dry ice to various NRC locations in the National Capital Region (NCR). The dry ice will be used to support research and laboratory operations that require controlled temperature conditions.

Requirement:
The successful Offeror must be able to provide solid carbon dioxide (CO₂) dry ice of greater than 99% purity, available for immediate delivery, and in multiple forms (nuggets, slabs, or blocks).

The Offeror must ensure compliance with all applicable safety standards and regulations and provide supporting documentation confirming product specifications, purity, and safety compliance.
Deliveries must be made on an as required basis to NRC facilities within the NCR during regular business hours. The Offeror must maintain sufficient stock levels to meet urgent delivery requests.

Delivery Locations:
Specific delivery addresses and quantities will be provided at the time of each call up.
• Location #1 NRC: 100 Sussex Drive, Ottawa ON K1N 5A2
• Location #2 NRC: 1200 Montreal Road (various buildings), Main Delivery Building M 19, Ottawa ON K1A 0R6
• Location #3 NRC: 1920 Research Private, Ottawa ON (airport area)

All deliveries must be made between 08:00 and 16:00, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays, unless otherwise indicated in the call up.

Estimated Usage:
The estimated usage under this Standing Offer is based on operational requirements and may vary during the offer period. Quantities are not guaranteed and will be ordered on an as and when requested basis.

Applicable Standards and References:
• Compressed Gas Association (CGA) Standard G 6.2 — Carbon Dioxide, Refrigerated Liquid and Solid
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations
• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems (or equivalent)
 
Annex Basis of Payment

The Offeror shall provide fixed all-inclusive unit prices, in Canadian dollars, excluding applicable taxes, for the supply and delivery of solid carbon dioxide (CO2) dry ice, as described in the Annex Statement of Requirement.

The Offeror must complete the pricing table below for each form of dry ice requested/offered.
Unit prices must remain fixed for the standing offer period and will apply to all orders placed under call-ups.

Item No. Description of Item Unit of Measure Estimated Annual Quantity Fixed Unit Price (CAD) Extended Price (CAD)
1 Solid CO2 Dry Ice – Nuggets (approx. 3 mm) per kg 5,000 kg $ $
2 Solid CO2 Dry Ice – Slabs (approx. 10 x 10 in) per kg 3,000 kg $ $
3 Solid CO2 Dry Ice – Blocks (standard size) per kg 2,000 kg $ $
4 *Delivery Charge (flat rate per delivery within NCR) per delivery 100 deliveries $

Total Evaluated Price (excluding taxes) Total: $ __________________

*Prices must include all costs associated with production, packaging, handling, transportation, and delivery to various located at the NRC in the NCR. No additional charges (such as fuel surcharges, environmental fees, or handling fees) will be accepted.
*The total evaluated price is calculated by multiplying each estimated quantity by its proposed unit price and summing all extended prices.

Optional Period. The Standing Offer (SO) may be renewed for three (3) additional one (1) year Optional periods under the same terms and conditions.

Pricing for subsequent year(s) to be provided by the Contractor 15 calendar days prior to SO end-date. The Optional period(s) will be exercised by the Standing Offer Authority through an SO amendment prior to SO end-date.