BAGS, Census

Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

BAGS, Census  
Item 1:  qty 28,000 EA

GSIN:  N7520, N8460, N8465
45045-190150/A

DUSENBURY, Debbie
Telephone No. - (819) 955-1137 


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This solicitation amendment no. 001 is issued to provide information to all potential bidders and to change the closing date.
1) Reduce the bidding period by 10 calendar days.

2) Pre-award sample and document will be required only after bid closing date upon request from the contracting authority

3) Pre-production sample will be required within 15 days instead of 21. 


BID CLOSING DATE
DELETE:  05-August-2020
INSERT:  27-July-2020

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** Given that many people are currently working from home and in an effort to reduce the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) within communities, Bidders must transmit their bid electronically using the epost Connect service or fax (819-997-9776). Paper bid will not be accepted.**


The Contractor is required to provide Canada with Census Bags for Statistics Canada in accordance with the Technical Purchase Description at Annex “B”.

The purchase description describes the requirements for the Statistics Canada Census Bag; constructed of either High-Tenacity Nylon or Polyester, securely fabricated to carry census materials and subjected to rough handling in any weather conditions. 

The drawings and photos identified by this purchase description number will constitute the standard for any properties not identified in this description. No sealed samples available.

Shell Fabric:
PVC laminated bright filament Nylon 6 or 6,6 or Polyester

Colour includes colour combinations between the main body of the bag, the strap and the binding:  Black, dark blue, grey/silver.


DELIVERY to Statistics Canada (Ottawa, Ontario)  on or before 18-NOVEMBER-2020.
Quantities:  28,000 each


Pre-Award Sample and Certificates of Compliance must be included with the offer.  

The Samples must be sent to the following address at Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) Bid Receiving Unit by the date and time indicated in the bid solicitation:    Bid Receiving Unit / attention:  Technical Authority

The Bidder must ensure that the following information is clearly printed or typed on all pre-award samples or on its packaging:

a. Solicitation Number;
b. Name of Bidder; and
c. Solicitation Closing Date and Time.


In addition, Certificates of Compliance is required as defined in the bid solicitation.

The Certificates of Compliance must be sent electronically with the bid to the Bid Receiving Unit. by the date and time indicated in the bid solicitation.


There are no Samples available for viewing.


Enquiries:  
To ensure a response before the bid closing date, all enquiries about this requirement must be submitted in writing and received by the Contracting Authority at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the closing date.

E-mail: debbie.dusenbury@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.