NPP - Amendment 05

Minor corrections required by RCMP Supply Quality Control:

- numbering of items in submission documents

- some copy / paste errors

- Extension of the Closing period now ending on 2017-02-14 at 14:00

NPP 05 – Request for Proposal 201703742  20170210

MARKETS RESERVED UNDER THE PROCUREMENT STRATEGY FOR ABORIGINAL BUSINESS (PSAB) SET-ASIDES

This procurement is set aside under t, C he federal government Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business. For more information on Aboriginal business requirements of the Set-aside Program for Aboriginal Business see Annex 9.4 of the Supply Manual.

This procurement is set aside from the international trade agreements under the provision each has for set-asides for small and minority businesses.

Further to Article 1802 of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT), AIT does not apply to this procurement.

DEPARTMENT

Royal Canadian Mounted Police, C Division, Montreal, Quebec

REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION:

Purchase, delivery and installation of a High Density - Mobile Shelving System which has the capacity to contain 2500 boxe - MECHANISM: Manual Crank Controls, on rails.

The requirement is described in details in the bidding documents.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: for installers only

The security clearance required is: Access to RCMP facilities - Level 2 with escort must be met before contract award.

DELIVERY DATE WITH DEADLINE

Goods: the total delivery must be at destination before March 31, 2017 at 4:00 pm Est

Services: installation services will be requested between April 1, 2017 and June 30, 2017

DELIVERY ADDRESS – DPP POINT - Destination

RCMP - C Division - 800 Bel-Air Street - Montreal, QC. Interior loading / unloading dock. Freight elevator not required

TRADE AGREEMENTS: PSAB exclusion

BASIS OF SELECTION - MANDATORY TECHNICAL CRITERIA

MANDATORY TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

Lowest/Lower Bid meeting mandatory criteria will be recommended for the contract award.. The technical evaluation criteria are described in the submission documents.

CONTACT - CONTRACTING AUTHORITY : France Morand. Please email your questions to france.morand@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

INTEGRITY PROVISIONS—CONTRACT

The Ineligibility and Suspension Policy (the “Policy”) and all related Directives incorporated by reference into the bid solicitation on its closing date are incorporated into, and form a binding part of the Contract. The Contractor must comply with the provisions of the Policy and Directives, which can be found on Public Works and Government Services Canada’s website at Ineligibility and Suspension Policy

The government reserves the right to negotiate the terms of any contract with suppliers.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

The RCMP has published its National Procurement Plan for 2016/17. For further information please see link: http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/rcmp-national-procurement-plan

END of Amendment 05

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AMENDMENT 04 - NOTICE OF PROPOSAL

Publié le 2017-02-07 à 0:10 AM

Please make the following changes to request for proposal documents:

1. Correction of the English version of amendment 03 of the APM published as of 20170203 which was put into French.
2. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP): The Request for Proposal - Final Version - RFP20170202F has been amended as follows:
   1. The posting period will close on February 13, 2017 at 2:00 pm no further extensions will be granted.
   2. Amendment of page 1 RFP (Download version RFP20170202F) Bid deposit by fax and e-mail more clearly specified.
   3. Amendments to Annex A - Requirement The final version of Annex A-Requirement is numbered A20170202F and includes all modifications described in the present document.
   4. FINAL VERSION of Bids documents posted on TMA: Posted on/ Description / title/ Amendment / Language
      1. 2017-02-07 DDP / ddp20170202f.pdf / 005  / FR
      2. 2017-02-07 RFP / rfp20170202f.pdf / 005 / EN
      3. 2017-02-07 Annexe A - Besoin / annexe_a_besoin_v20170202f.pdf / 006 / FR
      4. 2017-02-07 Annex A - Requirement / annex_a_requirement_v20170202f.pdf / 006 / EN
      5. 2017-02-07 A3 - Plan du local / plan_a3_20170203f.pdf (412 KB) / Bilingue
3. ANNEX A - REQUIREMENT : The «Annex A – Requirement # A20170202F» is the final version and it has been amended as follows:
   1. Delete the request for an ELECTRIC MODEL. Only the Manual Crank Control model will be evaluated for the Contract Award.
   2. Entirely delete «Annex A1 – 10 56 26 Technical Specifications from the NATIONAL MASTER STANDARDS provided as an attachment to Annex A.
      1. The version provided as Annex A1 is an old version of NMS 10 56 26 dated on 2013. It is not up to date nor adequate. It identifies products of a supplier and disadvantages the competitors.
      2. Equivalent products; with similar quality and robustness from any other manufacturer will be accepted.
      3. THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT MANDATORY. These are only reference points and quality standards for similar requested products. Bidders who would like to consult it, may obtain the version updated on 2016 on the web site listed in Annex A. (Fees may be expected).
4. Delete the reference document G1-028 Security Use of Mobile Shelving and add the reference document «Hazard Alerts! – Mobile Sherlving Units»
5. We ask for a mobile shelving system made of steel mounted on rails.
6. The quantity of boxes is estimated to 2500. The purchase of this mobile shelving system targets to maximize the quantity of boxes that can be stored in the allocated space.
7. Measurements of available space are specified in Room P LAN A3. The mobile shelving system must respect this space and these measures.
8. The system for blocking the shelves movements aims at ensuring the safety of the users. An automatic or manual locking system on both sides is required.
9. Safety lock of rows is to help users to work safely. Not to secure its contain. A blocking system manual or electric to lock rows movements on both side is required.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS on 2017-02-01

Q1 Can we drill into the slab (floor) or a system with integrated floor and rail?

R1 It is possible to drill into the slab (floor).

Q2 If in the case we can break through the slab, do we have to make a false floor between the rails? Or is rail on the ground enough?

R2 See DDN section 2.2.B and section 4.1.10 Floor

Q3 For options, you want to have a price for everyone? Electric or mechanical system, code lock, foot safety brake?

R3 Options have been removed. Only the manual model is required.

Q4 With an electrical system and foot safety, the system will take up more room (square foot) in the room, do you have that place?

R4 The system must respect the dimensions provided in the tender documents.

Q5 Should the system have this standard being that your local will already be locked, G1-028?

R5 No. This is an error when copying an internet link. See. Mobile shelving units Hazard alert CCSST

Q6 Can you submit the filing date.

R6 The closing date for submissions is 2017-02-13

Q7 Where to submit the submission, email or mailing address.

R7 See RFP20170202F, Article 2.2

New! QUESTIONS & ANSWERS on 2017-02-03

Q8- 1.3.K – ISO 9001/14001 are one of many different quality standards. Space file has our own Quality Management Plan that has been accepted by the Federal Government on other tenders. Will the Space file Quality Management Plan be acceptable for this bid?

R8- Le système doit respecter les normes indiquées dans les documents d'appel d'offre. / The system must met the standards set out in the tender documents.

Q9- 2.3.C – The specifications call for riveted carriages. Spacefile makes Welded Carriages which are superior to rivet carriages. There are many advantages to welded carriages and we have supplied many welded carriages to the Federal Government over the years most recently in Vancouver last month. Will Welded carriages be acceptable for this bid?

R9- This is not required, Annex A1 was deleted

Q10- 2.3.F.4 – Optional Front Shelving Unit – Please confirm this is not required

R10- This is not required as described in Annex A1. But you need to bid as described to 4.1.7 Retractable Sliding

Q11- 2.3.H.2 – Optional Lever Arm Dual Access – Please confirm this is not required

R11- Any device to ensure the safety of the user will be considered according to CSST standards

Q12- 2.3.H.3 – Optional Toe Level Safety Sweep – Please confirm if this is required. We highly recommend this feature on Manual Crank Carriages.

R12-  Please refer to NPP Amendment 3 Q & R

Q13- 2.3.I.1 – Optional Overhead Aisle Lighting – Please confirm this is not required

R13- Not required for the system.