SA Furniture Cat. 1,2,3 and 5 for CFIA & RCA Rimouski

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: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

AMENDMENT 004

The purpose of this amendment is the following:

1)Answering questions from suppliers (2 to 6)
2)Amend the request for bid. 

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AMENDMENT 003

The purpose of this amendment is the following:

1) Amend the request for bid.
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AMENDMENT 002

The purpose of this amendment is the following:

1) Amend the request for bid.
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AMENDMENT 001

The purpose of this amendment is the following:

1) Answering questions from suppliers (1).
2) Amend the request for bid.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS - BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary measures are being taken on-site at the Québec Region Bid Receiving Unit to encourage social distancing. The health and safety of staff and suppliers remains our top priority. 

Bids must be submitted by fax to the number indicated in the bid solicitation or electronically using the Canada Post epost Connect application for the subject bid solicitation. This service allows bidders to submit bids, offers and arrangements electronically to PWGSC Bid Receiving Units. This online service enables the electronic transfer of large files up to Protected B level.

Hard copy (submitted in person or via mail/courier) bids will not be accepted for the subject bid solicitation.

Given current circumstances and network limitations, some active procurements may be delayed. To stay up to date on the status of specific procurements, please consult Buysandsell.gc.ca.

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1. This NPP is issued pursuant to PWGSC Supply Arrangement (SA) # E60PQ-140003/C 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;
 - Product Category 3 - Metal Filing and Storage Cabinets;
 - Product Category 5 - Ancillary and Lighting Products

 - This requirement also contains products that are NON-SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT.


2. Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Canada Revenu Agency (CRA) at Rimouski have a requirement for the purchase, delivery and installation of office furniture to:

217 Ave. Léonidas South, Rimouski, Qc, G5L 2T5

Installation and delivery will be between April 1st to April 22nd, 2022.

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

4. This requirement is subject to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), the Canada-Columbia Free Trade Agreement, the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement, the Canada-Chili Free Trade Agreement, Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement, Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement(CETA), Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement, the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement, Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement and the World Trade Organization-Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP). 

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/C and can be found on the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS - https://buyandsell.gc.ca/procurement-data/tenders).  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. INQUIRIES:
All inquiries regarding this tender, are to be submitted in writing to the contractual authority: Julie Carbonneau at julie.carbonneau@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.

Ce bureau de TPSGC fournit des services d'achat au public dans les deux langues officielles. / This PWGSC office provide procurement services in French and English.

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

Bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within 15 working days from receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.



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.