Supply of a New Cargo Van with Upfitting
Solicitation number 2023-041
Publication date
Closing date and time 2023/06/08 17:00 EDT
Description
Notice of Intent (“NOI”)
Issue date: May 29, 2023
NOI Closing Date and Time: June 8, 2023 at 2:00 pm, local time.
The high-level details of the equipment to be provided under the contemplated contract are generally described below:
Issue date: May 29, 2023
NOI Closing Date and Time: June 8, 2023 at 2:00 pm, local time.
- Overview of Contemplated Contract:
The high-level details of the equipment to be provided under the contemplated contract are generally described below:
- 2023 Transit 350 Cargo Van AWD, 148” Wheelbase
- Engine 3.5L Ecoboost V6
- GVWR 9,500 lbs
- Includes the following upfit options:
- Steel shelving
- Draw-units
- Plastic bin and centre divide
- Hooks
- Walkthrough partition
- LED lights in bumper, grill, worklight,
- Drop down ladder rack
- Window grills
- Available for delivery within 1 week.
- Contract Term and Maximum Contract Value:
- Rationale for Contemplating a Direct Award:
- The Town believes, but cannot strictly prove, the Supplier is the only vendor that can provide the equipment required of this contract within the contemplated total contract value and timeframe, as the equipment is required for operation reasons as soon as possible.
- Challenges to this NOI:
- Submission of Challenges:
- Any Challenge submitted to this NOI is required to be in English and must be submitted in writing via email to the Official Contact only. The ‘Official Contact’ is: Jared Brounstein - Director of Public Works, Town of Osoyoos. Email Address: pubworks@osoyoos.ca
- Challenges to the NOI must be received by the Official Contact, at the email address above, before the NOI Closing Date and Time. Challenges received after the NOI Closing Date and Time will be disregarded.
- Challenges to this NOI must include the following information at a minimum:
- The legal name of the individual/organization submitting the Challenge.
- The reason for the Challenge.
- A statement confirming that the individual/organization submitting the Challenge can supply the same equipment within 1 week at a price which is lower than the contemplated contract value.
- Signature and date of the individual or officer of the organization submitting the Challenge.
- Review of Challenges:
- If the Town receives a Challenge to the NOI before the Closing Date and Time, the Town must assess whether the challenge is justified; and whether a competitive process should be undertaken.
- If no Challenges to the NOI are received prior to the Closing Date and Time or no Challenge is submitted which meets the requirements outlined in a) iii. that, in the sole opinion of the Town, warrants the Town issuing a public competition for the contemplated contract; then the Town may commence contract negotiations with the Supplier for the equipment described in the NOI.
- Enquiries Made to the Official Contact:
- Ownership of Challenges
- Respondent Expenses
Contract duration
The estimated contract period will be 1 month(s).
Trade agreements
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Please refer to tender description or tender documents
Contact information
Contracting organization
- Organization
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Town of Osoyoos
- Address
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8707 Main StOsoyoos, British Columbia, V0H 1V4Canada
- Email
- pubworks@osoyoos.ca
- Address
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8707 Main StOsoyoos, British Columbia,Canada
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