Furniture request for Statistics Canada

Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP)

1. This NPP is issued pursuant to PWGSC Supply Arrangement (SA) # E60PQ-140003/A and covers a requirement from the following Product Category (ies) of the SA:

• Product Category 1 - Interconnecting Panels and Freestanding Systems;
• Product Category 2 - Freestanding Height Adjustable Desk/Table Products;

2. Statistics Canada has a requirement for the purchase, delivery and installation of office furniture to National Capital Region (Ottawa, Ontario) by December 30, 2016

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

4. This requirement is subject to the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT), the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the Canada-Columbia Free Trade Agreement and the Canada-Chili Free Trade Agreement.

5. 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/policy-and-guidelines/standard-acquisition-clauses-and-conditions-manual). 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.

6. There is no security requirement associated with the requirement. For additional information, consult the bid solicitation document.
7. Following are the basic features and attributes required by Canada:

• Base Height/Powered outlet(s) below work surfaces/Cut-out(s) for power & data, fabric on both sides – 36” x 24”
• Base Height/Powered outlet(s) below work surfaces/Cut-out(s) for power & data, fabric on both sides – 36” x 30”
• Base Height/Powered outlet(s) below work surfaces/Cut-out(s) for power & data, fabric on both sides – 36” x 54”
• Accessories/Privacy Screens/ Panel Mounted/Frosted – 15” x 24”
• Accessories/Privacy Screens/ Panel Mounted/Frosted – 15” x 30”
• Accessories/Privacy Screens/ Panel Mounted/Frosted – 15” x 54”
• Storage Products/Pedestals/ Locking Caster/Metal/Box, File/Cushion Seat/Depth 24"
• Storage Products/Personal Storage Tower/ Freestanding/ File,File/Depth 24"/Width 24"/ Height 54" (Hinged Left)
• Storage Products/Personal Storage Tower/ Freestanding/ File,File/Depth 24"/Width 24"/ Height 54" (Hinged Right)
• Work Surfaces /Supports /Cantilever /Metal
• Work Surfaces /Supports /Post Legs /Metal
• Work Surfaces /Panel Mounted /High Pressure Laminate / Rectangular – 24” x 54”
• Meeting Tables /Star-Cross Base /Laminate /Round – 42”
• Power Poles
• Sit/Stand Range Height adjustable Work Surfaces /Electrically Assisted – 60” x 24”