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Courier Services for the Canadian Grain Commission in Vancouver and surrounding area

Solicitation number 5K006-240610-001-CGC

Publication date

Closing date and time 2024/09/19 15:30 EDT

Last amendment date


    Description

    The Canadian Grain Commission Industry Services division is seeking proposals to issue a Contract for the provision of a Courier Service. The service entails the pick up and delivery of grain sample bags, canvas bags, plastic bins or covered containers (typically used to transport samples), sampling equipment and other materials, to the Canadian Grain Commission offices and destinations as designated by the Canadian Grain Commission. Some locations are only accessible by stairs.

    The Work is to be conducted between the hours of 00:01 and 07:00, in accordance with Annex "A" of the Request for Proposals.

    A large enclosed or covered vehicle (provided by the Offeror) is required to ensure the integrity of samples and material during transport. All vehicle registration and Insurance is the sole responsibility of the Offeror.

    All Drivers must wear appropriate safety gear for specified sites; provision and maintenance of safety equipment, as well as safety training, is the sole responsibility of the Offeror.

    All resources proposed in a bid must hold a current and valid Drivers License at all times during the execution of the Contract.

    All resources proposed will require a Port Pass, which will be obtained via the Canadian Grain Commission after Contract Award for the successful Offeror.

    Security Requirements:

    The Offeror must provide a minimum of one named Reliability-cleared driver and a minimum of one named Reliability-cleared back-up driver. This clearance must be obtained through the Contract Security Program for each resource performing the work of the Contract.

    If interested, please request a copy of the Request for Proposal through the Contracting Authority: sheila.kvern@grainscanada.gc.ca

    The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

    Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

    Contract duration

    The estimated contract period will be 36 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2024/10/01.

    Trade agreements

    • Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
    • Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
    • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
    • Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
    • Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
    • Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)
    • Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA)

    Reason for limited tendering

    A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

    • None

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    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    Canadian Grain Commission
    Address

    100-303 Main Street

    Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 3G8
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Sheila Kvern
    Phone
    (204) 983-8302
    Email
    sheila.kvern@grainscanada.gc.ca
    Address

    100-303 Main Street

    Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 3G8
    Canada
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    Summary information

    Notice type
    Request for Proposal
    Language(s)
    English
    Region(s) of delivery
    Canada
    Region of opportunity
    Canada
    Contract duration
    36 month(s)
    Procurement method
    Competitive – Open Bidding
    Selection criteria
    Lowest Price

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