RMSO: Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Trade Agreement: CETA / WTO-AGP / CPTPP / CFTA
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

AMENDMENT 001:

This amendment is to modify the Annex C - Delivery addresses of this Request for Standing Offers. 

Please see Solicitation Document 001.

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E6MON-20PQFL: Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

DESCRIPTION: 
  
This Request for Standing Offer (RFSO) involves the provision, on an as and when ordered basis of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS RE. 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. 

Suppliers are required to submit offers electronically using the Canada Post epost Connect application for the subject Request for Standing Offers. This service allows suppliers to submit offers electronically to PWGSC Bid Receiving Units. This online service enables the electronic transfer of large files up to Protected B level.

Faxed and hard copy (submitted in person or via mail/courier) offers will not be accepted for the subject Request for Standing Offers.

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.


IDENTIFIED USERS: 
 
The Identified Users authorized to make call-ups against the Standing Offer include any government department, agency or Crown Corporation listed in Schedules I, I.1, II, III, of the Financial Administration Act, R.S., 1985, c. F-11 in the province of Quebec. 

PERIOD OF STANDING PROPOSAL:  

From July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, divided into twelve (12) periods of one (1) month.  PWGSC reserves the right de issue up to three (3) RMSO per term and per region should this be more advantageous for Canada.

FOOD QUALITY SPECIFICATIONS:
All products must comply with the Food Quality Specifications (FQS) in the following link:

http://publications.gc.ca/site/eng/search/search.html?st=1&ssti=1&ast=food+quality+specifications+food+purchased+by+federal+government+departments&cnst=&_e=on&_f=on&_adof=on

EPOST CONNECT SERVICE:

This RFSO allows bid submission files electronically using epost Connect. Interested bidders must refer to Part 2 of the solicitation document in order to obtain the instructions on how to submit their bids electronically.

REQUEST TO ACCESS A FEDERAL INSTITUTION OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICE CANADA (CSC):

Any request to access a CSC federal Institution of by a supplier must have been completed and sent to CSC prior delivery. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Corrections and Conditional Release Act in order to authorize access to a federal institution.
(See Annex F of the solicitation document as a reference only.)

QUANTITIES: 
 
The estimated quantities for the items required can be found in Annex B - Basis of Payment (List of products).

APPROXIMATE SCOPE OF THE STANDING PROPOSAL:
  
The approximate scope of the Standing Proposal is $4 000 000.00 for the period from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 inclusive.

All inquiries and other communication regarding this RFSO must be sent in writing to contact person named on this page.

PWGSC provides procurement services to the public in both official languages.

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.