bedding and correctional centre supplies

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The following bidder questions have been received:

Q1. We request the timeline be changed from 5 from days ARO to 10 business days ARO.
A1. The tender has been changed to be 10 days ARO. The Tender Details section has been updated to reflect this change.

All other information remains the same.
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SCOPE
This Invitation to Tender is for the supply, delivery and unloading of Bedding and Correctional Centre Supplies for the Department of Public Safety.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES
This Estimated Quantity contract shall be for a two (2) year period, from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026 with the option to renew for Two (2) additional years, exercised in one (1) year increments upon mutual agreements by both parties.

Please note that Quantities stated are an estimate made in good faith and may vary considerably. The Province of N.B. reserves the right to purchase more or lesser amounts depending on requirements.

CONTRACT AWARD CRITERIA
An Estimated Quantity contract will be awarded to the bidder who submits the lowest total compliant bid for all items. Vendors are required to bid all of the institutions specified in the tender document.

DELIVERIES
Vendor agrees to deliver all ordered Items within ten days ARO.

DELIVERY ADDRESSES:

Southeast Regional Correctional Centre
435 Lino Rd.
Shediac NB
E4P 0H6
ATTN: John Cann

Saint John Regional Correctional Centre
930 Old Black River
Saint John NB
E2J 4T3
ATTN: Kristin Colwell

Dalhousie Regional Correctional Centre
265 Miller Blvd.
Dalhousie NB
E8C 2A2
ATTN: Eric Bujold

Madawaska Regional Correctional Centre
15 Fournier Street
Saint-Hilaire NB
E3V 4W5
ATTN: Eric Blanchette

New Brunswick Women's Correctional Centre
New Brunswick Youth Center
4 Airport Drive
Miramichi NB
E1N 3W4
ATTN: Maria Donovan (for Woman)
Adam Stickles (for youth)

Islandview Community Residential Centre
Victoria Health Centre
65 Brunswick Street
Fredericton NB
E3B 1G5
ATTN: Chris Carlisle

ORDERING AND PRICING
Pricing is to remain firm for the contract period.

Vendors should indicate their unit price in the "Unit Price Including Discount" column and extend the price (multiply Unit Price by Quantity/Unit) to the "Extended Price" column directly on this invitation to tender. There are no additional pricing sheets to be completed with this bid.

When stating "unit price," vendors must include delivery to the shipping addresses. Vendors are required to deliver to the shipping addresses listed in this document at no additional cost to the Province.

If due to new product development or acquisition of new brands by the vendor, the Province reserves the right to accept substitute product of equivalent quality with better unit pricing during this contract. Any such product must be previously sampled and approved by the Province.

OPTION YEAR PRICING
GNB reserves the right to negotiate pricing and product selection with vendors in the option years. GNB may consider price changes in the option year if deemed to be reasonable based on market conditions, and no greater than the consumer price index (CPI). Acceptance of any price changes is solely the discretion of GNB.

SPECIFICATIONS
Products to meet or exceed the specifications listed within this Invitation to Tender document.

Where applicable, bidder(s) are required to indicate the Brand/Make/Model for each product listed within this Invitation to Tender document.
Bidder(s) are required to indicate the packaging for each product listed within this Invitation to Tender document (i.e. 100/case).

SAMPLES
Bidders may be asked to provide a sample. The bidder must be able to provide sample(s) within fifteen (15) days of notification of the requirement. Samples shall be the same product submitted in proposal. Failure to deliver evaluation samples within the time frame may result in disqualification and award of the tender to the next qualified bidder.

PRODUCT RETURN STANDARDS
Vendor shall establish return authorization and claim processing procedures for the return of defective or damaged goods acceptable to the client through e-mail, internet portal, etc.

The vendor shall incur all costs for the return of any and all products.

No charges shall be added for any restocking fees for goods ordered in error otherwise returned to the supplier.

Defective products will be returned to the supplier and shall be replaced at no cost to the client including freight charges.

INVOICING
Vendors are encouraged to read the good invoice guide, posted on the GNB website to
satisfy themselves as to the invoicing requirements.

VENDOR QUESTIONS
All inquiries should be received seven (7) calendar days prior to the closing date; any inquiries received less than 7 calendar days prior to the closing date cannot be guaranteed a response. email: bidquestionssoumissions@snb.ca

Please reference the tender number and closing date within your communications to ensure a prompt and accurate reply.


SF-7: 6.5" spoon/fork combo (spork)
MATERIAL: Copolymer DESIGN: Safety flatware
- Economical
- Durable and flexible
- Can withstand temperatures from 0 to 212
degrees Fahrenheit
- Reusable
- Recyclable
- Dishwasher safe and autoclavable
- Microwave safe
- Safety flatware available in knives, forks,
spoons, and sporks
- Thinner handles designed for maximum safety
to hinder weapons making

NOTE: NOTE: Bid price per item.
Please indicate how many items per package.
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