Fireline Hardware

*****Amendment #1*****
Please be advised that this invitation to tender has been amended to update item #9 to its correct part #. All other information remains the same.
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SCOPE
This Invitation to Tender consists of the SUPPLY AND DELIVERY of various vehicle parts, components, attachments, and accessories for fire prevention assets as per the item descriptions listed below.

This contract is to be available for all locations within the Province of New Brunswick. Units and parts are to be 100% new. Goods are to be delivered on an as and when required basis.

This Estimated Quantity Contract will be effective for one(1) year from March 1st, 2024 to February 28th, 2025 plus two (2) additional mutually agreeable annual renewal options. GNB reserves the right to re-tender, re-award or delete the items in question should agreement not be reached.

GNB reserves the right to negotiate lower pricing with vendors in the option year(s). GNB may consider price increases in the option year if deemed to be reasonable and based on market conditions, not to exceed the most recent CPI. the discretion of GNB. If a mutually agreed upon price cannot be reached GNB reserves the right to re-tender, re-award or delete the item(s) in question.

CONTRACT AWARD CRITERIA
This tender will be awarded based on a combination of the lowest compliant bids per item and consideration of other cost savings incentives, which ever provides the best overall value to the Province of New Brunswick. (Best overall value will be determined at the sole discretion of GNB and all decisions are final.)

Where it is deemed practicable and in the best interest of the Province, a contract may be awarded to more than one supplier for the same item or group of items.

Substitute items with equivalent or better functionality are acceptable. Please see
attached terms and conditions for more information.

In the case of new product development or acquisition of new brands by the vendor, GNB reserves the right to accept substitute products of equivalent quality, with better unit pricing during this contract. (Any such product must be previously sampled and approved by GNB.)

The Province of New Brunswick reserves the right to add additional items, which fall within the product category, during the term of the contract if deemed necessary by the Province.

PRICING
When stating "unit price," vendors must include delivery to the shipping address detailed above. The bid price must include any additional costs and/or charges that may apply.

Vendors are invited to submit their UNIT PRICE-the price for a single product within the Tender Item-under the 'Unit Price' column. Vendors should then multiply their unit price by the 'Quantity/Unit' to calculate the 'Extended Price'. The 'Unit Price Including Discount' and 'Extended Price' should not include taxes.

All prices must be FOB destination, freight prepaid. Do NOT include any sales taxes in the prices quoted in the tender document.

Vendors are requested to specify Warranty in the appropriate space in the tender document.

DELIVERY
To be delivered as and when required for the period indicated upon receipt of an official Release under Contract.

SUBMITTALS
Please include product specifications if you quote prices for an item that is equivalent to or better than the indicated products. The best overall value will be determined at the sole discretion of the Government of New Brunswick and all such decisions are final.

REQUIREMENTS
Vendor to supply samples at GNB's request, to allow for verification of quality and specifications of fireline hardware. Samples will be provided at the vendors cost and will not be returned.

VENDOR QUESTIONS
All inquiries should be received seven (7) calendar days prior to the closing date; any inquiries received less than seven (7) calendar days prior to the closing date cannot be guaranteed a response. Please reference the tender number and closing date within your communications to ensure a prompt and accurate reply.


Straight Hose Strangler - Hydro-wick, Quebec Style

Reference # 70FLHSLCPNL-Q or Equivalent


Quote Discounted Price in dollars and cents ($/¢) each