RCMP “E” Division Gold River Furniture RFB

1. This NPP is issued pursuant to PWGSC Supply Arrangement (SA) # E60PQ-140003/B and covers a requirement from the following Product Category(ies) of the SA:
- Product Category 1 - Interconnecting Panels and Freestanding Systems;
- Product Category 2 – Free Standing Height Adjustable Work Surfaces;
- Product Category 3 - Metal Filing and Storage Cabinets;
- Product Category 5 - Ancillary Products
- Product Category 6 – Support Space – Collaborative Furniture

2. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has a requirement for the purchase, delivery and installation of office furniture to Gold River, BC by February 28, 2024, if possible.

3. All the deliverables must be received on or before February 28, 2024.

4. This NPP covers a requirement to be solicited amongst the General Stream of Suppliers (SA holders).

5. This requirement is subject to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

6. The bid solicitation is also open to suppliers who are not Supply Arrangement (SA) holders. In order for new suppliers to bid on this solicitation, the new supplier must first qualify for a SA. The process to qualify for a SA is detailed in RFSA # E60PQ-140003/B and can be found on the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS - https://buyandsell.gc.ca/procurement-data/tenders). Canada is not required to delay the award of a resulting contract pending the evaluation of an arrangement and issuance of a SA by the PWGSC Supply Arrangement Authority.

7. There is a security requirement associated with the requirement. For additional information, consult the bid solicitation document.

8. Evaluation Procedures: Bids will be assessed on financial evaluation criteria, lowest priced compliant bid. An evaluation team composed of representatives of Canada will evaluate the bids.

9. Basis of selection: A bid must comply with all requirements of the bid solicitation to be declared responsive. The responsive bid with the lowest evaluated price will be recommended for award of a contract.

10. Tenders must be submitted to the RCMP Bid Receiving Unit, in English or French, to:

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Procurement & Contracting Services,
Luba.vinnitsky@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Mailstop 909, 14200 Green Timbers Way
Surrey, BC V3T 6P3

11. Debriefings: Bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request top 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.

Refer to the attached tender documents to obtain further information.

Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Inquiries regarding this Request For Bid (RFB) are to be submitted to the Contracting Authority listed below:

Contracting Authority: Luba Vinnitsky
Department: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Division: E Division, Procurement & Contracting Unit
Mailing address : Mailstop 909, 14200 Green Timbers Way, Surrey BC V3T 6P3
Email: luba.vinnitsky@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

All enquiries must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority no later than five (5) calendar days before the bid closing date. Enquiries received after that time may not be answered.

The RCMP has published its National Procurement Plan at: http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/rcmp-national-procurement-plan.

The RCMP has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in RCMP contracting activities as outlined in this solicitation. For further information please see link: http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/ci-if/politique-policy-eng.html.

Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities . Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, bid solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party.

Indigenous Procurement:
The federal Indigenous Business Directory (IBD) is an online resource for all levels of government and the private sector to identify Indigenous business capacity. Having a business profile in the IBD will increase your company’s visibility and may provide additional business. A profile in the IBD can also allow you to compete for federal government contracts that are set-aside for Indigenous businesses through the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Businesses. For more information and to review eligibility criteria and register, visit: www.canada.ca/indigenousbusinessdirectory.