Managed Video Conference Service

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: If 3+ bids offer Canadian goods/services
other bids will not be considered
Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
Managed Video Conferencing Services (MVS)

82082-110701/B
Harracksingh, Robbie
Telephone No. - (819) 934-0961
Fax No. - (819) 953-3703


The closing date has been extended to 17 Apr  2012, 2:00pm EDST.

The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission
(CRTC) has a requirement for the provisioning of a turn-key
solution for Managed Video Conferencing Services (MVS)
consisting of;
On-Demand Video Conferencing, available through a
Contractor-provided dedicated network between CRTC locations;
Shared (Hosted and Non-Hosted) Video Conferencing on an as and
when requested basis; and
Hardware Maintenance and Support Services for CRTC-owned video
conferencing equipment.

This bid solicitation is intended to lead to the award of a
Contract for 2 years with irrevocable options to extend the
Contract period for 2 additional one-year periods

The Supplier must have a minimum of 36 months experience
providing:
Video Conferencing Services; and
Video Conferencing Hardware Maintenance Services.

Although bids will be subject to a preference for Canadian
Content, all potential suppliers capable of meeting the
requirements of this bid solicitation are invited to submit a
bid.

This requirement is subject to the provisions of the Agreement
on Internal Trade (AIT).

There is also a security requirement associated with this
procurement. The Contractor must hold a vaild Designated
Organization Screening (DOS) with approved Document Safeguarding
at the level of PROTECTED A, issued by the Canadian Industrial
Security Directorate (CISD).  The Contractor personnel requiring
access to PROTECTED information, assets or work sites must EACH
hold a valid RELIABILITY STATUS granted or approved by CISD.

All mandatory requirements and conditions are fully described in
the bid solicitation document.

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.