New Brand - Ouboard Motors, Inboard Motors and Stern Drives

Trade Agreement: CETA/WTO-AGP/CPTPP/CFTA/FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama/Korea/UK
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

Letter of Interest (LOI) for New Commercial Brand of
Outboard Motors, Inboard Motors or Stern Drives for the
Authorized Users (Federal Identified Users and Provincial/Territorial Identified Users)

1. BACKGROUND

The Authorized Users (Federal Identified Users and Provincial/Territorial Identified Users) across Canada require the 2024 models of the commercial brands of outboard motors, inboard motors or stern drives. In addition, OEM parts and accessories are required by the clients for the maintenance and repair of existing outboard motors, inboard motors or stern drives.

2. REQUIREMENT

This Letter Of Interest (LOI) E60ML-230001/I is published to qualify any new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), other that the proposed OEMs, or up to two (2) Exclusive Distributors other than the proposed Exclusive Distributors capable to supply the 2024 models of its commercial brand of outboard motors, inboard motors or stern drives with their parts and accessories to Authorized Users (Federal Identified Users and Provincial/Territorial Identified Users) for deliveries across Canada, except areas subject to Comprehensive Land Claim Agreements (CLCAs), on an as-and-when requested basis. In addition, a standing offer will be issued under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business which will be for deliveries across Canada, except areas subject to CLCAs. This requirement does not contain servicing, installation, or repair & overhaul. In the event a client requires outboard motors, inboard motors or stern drives to be delivered in CLCA area, this procurement will be treated as a separate requirement outside the standing offer. The period will be from date of standing offer to 31 August 2024.

Below is a list of provinces and territories who have shown interest in making call-ups against the Standing Offer:

The Government of the Province of Nova Scotia
Includes the Province of Nova Scotia’s MASH sector organizations
The Government of the Province of New-Brunswick
Includes the Province of New-Brunswick’s MASH sector organizations
The Government of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador
Includes the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador’s MASH sector organizations
The Government of the Province of Prince Edward Island including: 
Includes the Province of Prince Edward Island’s MASH sector organizations
The Government of the Province of Saskatchewan
The Government of the Province of Alberta including: 
Includes the Province of Alberta’s MASH sector organizations
The Government of the Northwest Territories
Includes the Northwest Territories’ MASH sector organizations
The Government of the Province of British Columbia
The Government of the Yukon Territory
Includes the Yukon Territory’s MASH sector organizations
The Government of the Province of Ontario including:
Township of Georgian Bay, ON 
Carleton University, ON
Township of Strong, ON
Toronto Police Service, ON
City of Toronto, ON  
Northumberland County, ON
Ontario Provincial Police, ON
Toronto Zoo, ON
Town of Collingwood, ON
Town of Huntsville, ON
Town of Innisfil, ON
The Government of the Province of Manitoba including:
Town of Altona, MB
City of Brandon, MB
Rural Municipality of Brokenhead, MB
Rural Municipality of Cornwallis, MB
Municipality of Hamiota, MB
Rural Municipality of Lakeshore, MB
City of Morden, MB
Rural Municipality of Mountain, MB
Municipality of Riverdale, MB
Rural Municipality of Rockwood, MB
Rural Municipality of Rosser, MB
Rural Municipality of Springfield, MB
Town of Teulon, MB
Town of Ste Anne, MB
Rural Municipality of Victoria Beach, MB
City of Winkler, MB
City of Winnipeg, MB
School Division of Borderland, MB
School Division of Frontier, MB
School Division of Hanover, MB
School Division of Lakeshore, MB
School Division of Louis Riel, MB
School Division of Pembina Trails, MB
School Division of River East Transcona, MB
School Division of Seven Oaks, MB
School Division of St James-Assiniboia, MB
School Division of Sunrise, MB
School Division of Winnipeg, MB
CancerCare, MB
Shared Health, MB 
Manitoba Hydro, MB
Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries, MB
Red River College, MB
University of Winnipeg, MB
University of Manitoba, MB 

The proposed OEMs and their commercial brands of outboard motors, inboard motors or stern drives are:
Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, Yamaha brand of outboard motors; 
Mercury Marine Limited, Milton, Ontario, Mercury Marine brands of outboard motors, inboard motors or stern drives; and
Suzuki Canada Inc., Richmond Hill, Ontario, Suzuki brand of outboard motors.

The proposed Exclusive Distributors and their commercial brands of outboard motors, inboard motors or stern drives are:
Wajax Limited, Mississauga, Ontario, Volvo Penta brand of inboard motors or stern drives in Atlantic and Central Regions;
Cullen Diesel Power Ltd., Surrey, British Columbia, Volvo Penta brand of inboard motors or stern drives in Western Region;
Wajax Limited, Mississauga, Ontario, COX Diesel brand of outboard motors; and
BCI Marine, Oka, Québec, OXE Diesel brand of outboard motors.

3. QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

The new OEM or Exclusive Distributor(s) is invited to provide a response to the LOI meeting the following qualification criteria:

1. The response with the LOI number before the Closing Date;
2. The new OEM's or Exclusive Distributor’s name and address with a contact person, e-mail address and telephone number;
3. Their commercial brand of outboard motors, inboard motors or stern drives;
4. Their capacity or the combined capacity of up to two (2) exclusive distributors to provide the commercial brand with nation-wide services with offices (distributors or dealers) in each of the following areas in Canada: Atlantic, Central, and Western Regions;
5. Their capacity or the combined capacity of up to two (2) exclusive distributors to provide the same firm price list for the distribution of their commercial brand of outboard motors, inboard motors or stern drives with their parts and accessories for deliveries across Canada on an as and when requested basis from date of standing offer to 31 August 2024;
6. Their capacity to offer their manuals required for description, operation, installation, maintenance, repair and safety instructions of the deliverable end items in Canada's both official languages: English and French; and
7. An estimated amount of their commercial brand of outboard motors, inboard motors or stern drives sold to Authorized Users (Federal Identified Users and Provincial/Territorial Identified Users) for deliveries across Canada, except areas subject to CLCAs, during a preceding period of 12 months.

4. SUBMISSION OF THE RESPONSE TO THE LETTER OF INTEREST (LOI)

The new OEM or Exclusive Distributor(s) must submit its response to the Letter of Interest (LOI) to Alex Haydock by e-mail at alex.haydock@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.

Alex Haydock
Supply Officer
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Defence and Marine Procurement Branch
Refit, Logistics and Small Vessel Construction Directorate
Place du Portage, Phase III, 6A2
11 Laurier Street
Gatineau, Québec
K1A 0S5

Telephone: 343-598-1292
E-mail address: alex.haydock@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

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.