PHAC Scientific Equipment Relocation Requirements

Background
PHAC will move laboratory equipment currently located in Ottawa over a period of up to 12 months.  The Contractor will be required to pack, load and transport the equipment from Ottawa to Winnipeg, most equipment being fragile laboratory equipment, and PHAC will take care of unloading it at the Winnipeg location. 
	Scope of Work
An Equipment summary list is provided as Appendix A to this Statement of Work (SOW).  Although not final, this list shows the approximate quantities and types of equipment PHAC intends to relocate and have the Contractor manage.  A final list will be supplied at contract award.
	Minimum Requirements
	Proposers must meet all the mandatory requirements described below.  This will be evaluated as either “Yes” or “No”.  Proposals not receiving “Yes” for any mandatory requirement will not be considered further.
	M1	Fast pass (In possession of a valid pass issued by CBSA)		
	M2	Minimum # of years’ experience for staff 
	•	Five (5) Year for Project Manager, 
	•	Two (2) years for Site supervisor, 
	•	One (1) year for labourers		
	M3	Air-ride equipped transporters with fully enclosed roll up doors		

	Selection Process
	The selection process is a one-stage competitive process wherein Proponents are invited to respond to this RFP and submit information relating to mandatory requirements, technical and price proposals. The proposals will be evaluated and scored as described within the RFP documents. Should Her Majesty elect to proceed with the project, the Proponent with the proposal ranked best value will be invited to enter into a contract for the required services.
	In case of discrepancies between this Notice and the Request for Proposals (RFP) documents, the RFP documents shall take precedence.
	
	Note
	The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
	Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada