RFI - Rental AV / SI Equipment

Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
RFI - Rental AV / SI Equipment

E60HN-14AVSI/A

Item 1, GSIN:N5836, RFI AV / SI Equipment

1.0	PURPOSE OF THE RFI 

The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to provide
information to industry regarding this requirement and to
request interested parties to participate in a consultation
process. 

The intent of the consultation process will be to assist to
finalize a procurement document that will meet the needs of
Canada. We are proposing a supply arrangement by region.

A list of questions has been provided at Section "D", for your
response.  Note that the information requested is for
information purposes only, and will allow Canada to determine
the best method of supply for the required services based on
supplier capability now and in the future.  Quality of goods and
services, cost-effectiveness and efficiency are critical to the
success of the requirement.

2.0	OBJECTIVES 

The objective of this Request For Supply Arrangement (RFSA) is
to regionally issue supply arrangements (as identified below),
for the rental, installation, operation and dismantling of audio
visual and/or simultaneous interpretation equipment, on an as
and when requested basis, for a period of two (2) years with
three (3) additional one (1) year options for Canada to extend
under the same terms and conditions.

Regions:

Newfoundland/Labrador:  
Maritime Region (Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New
Brunswick):  
Ontario:
Quebec:  
Central Region (Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta)
Western Region (and British Columbia):  
National (British Columbia to Newfoundland/Labrador)

The equipment required is listed at Annexes "A" and "B".

All departments and agencies listed in Schedule I, Schedule II
and Schedule III of the Financial Administration Act are
authorized by the Minister to make call-ups against the Supply
Arrangements.  

The requirement is limited to Canadian services.

The requirement is subject to the Agreement on Internal Trade
(AIT) only.


3.0 	REQUIREMENTS DEFINITION 

The information provided by Canada in this RFI is preliminary
and may change.  This RFI is not a bid solicitation nor will it
be used to pre-qualify or otherwise restrict participation in
the future RFSA.  A contract will not result from this RFI.


Delivery Date: 04/02/2015

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

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.