DISPOSAL OF E-WASTE

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
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: 
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

OBJECTIVES 

The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) process is to
inform the industry of the impending solicitation of e-waste
recycling services by Canada, to request that interested parties
provide feedback on the breadth and depth of the project, as
well as to determine the capacity and ability of recyclers to
provide services to Canada in the manner requested. 

The intent of the consultation process will be to share working
draft documents with representatives from industry for input
and/or for information purposes. PWGSC will consult with
industry stakeholders regarding the following:

Status of certification through the Recycler Qualification
Program (RQP)  and Recycler Qualification Office (RQO) ;
ability to meet Canada's e-waste recycling requirements;
level of interest in processing federal e-waste;
location of e-waste recycling facilities in Canada;
ability to provide secure destruction services; and,
ability to provide e-waste pick-up services.

BACKGROUND

PWGSC is in the process of establishing a new method of supply
to replace the current Departmental Individual Standing Offer
(DISO) for E-waste Recycling Services that was put in place in
February 2010 and expires in February 2013. PWGSC is undertaking
this initiative to ensure there is no lapse in access to
environmentally sound e-waste recycling services for federally
generated e-waste that cannot be directed to Computers for
Schools, Crown Assets Distribution or Provincial E-waste
Recycling Programs.

As the federal government's common service provider for
procurement, PWGSC is committed to meeting the Government of
Canada's environmental objectives by achieving the best value on
behalf of Canadians by maximizing efficiencies, taking advantage
of economies of scale; leveraging existing expertise and
ensuring an open and transparent process.

The development of this method of supply will improve the way
Canada procures recycling services and ensures environmentally
sound management in the disposal of federally generated waste
through:

Establishing a method of supply that provides departments and
agencies with access to e-waste recycling services from multiple
suppliers on a local or regional level;
Leveraging industry progress in the harmonization of e-waste
recycling standards across provincially regulated e-waste
recycling programs;
Ensuring the consistent application of environmentally sound
management principles to all federal e-waste handling; and,
Ensuring sound management and monitoring of the procurement
system:
Address stakeholder concerns to the greatest extent possible;
Reduce duplication in various Methods of Supply; and,
Ensure transparency and accessibility to information by both
Suppliers and Client Departments.
	
As part of the development of the new method of supply, PWGSC is
conducting an in depth analysis which includes this consultation
with industry.

SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES

Number of Copies

Responses may be submitted either electronically (MS Word
Format) or in hard copy (3 copies, double sided printing).

Closing Date

Responses to this RFI will be accepted until 02:00 PM Eastern
Daylight Saving Time on May 23, 2012. Responses are to be
submitted in writing or electronically to the RFI Authority
noted below:

RFI AUTHORITY 

Nathalie Lepine
A/Supply Team Leader
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Business Management and Consulting Services Division - ZG
Acquisitions Branch, PWGSC
Place du Portage, Phase III, 10C1, room 35
11 Laurier Street				
Gatineau, Québec K1A 0S5	
Telephone: (819) 956-3037	Fax: (819) 956-2675
E-mail address: nathalie.lepine@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

The publication of this RFI must not be construed as a
commitment on PWGSC's part to issue a subsequent Request for
Standing Offer for PWGSC's requirements and no contract or other
form of commitment will be entered into within any respondents
based on responses to this RFI. This RFI must in no way be
considered as authorization by PWGSC for respondents to
undertake any work, which would result in costs to PWGSC.  PWGSC
will no be liable for, nor will it reimburse respondents for any
costs, fees or expenses, incurred in the preparation or
submission of responses to this RFI.  PWGSC will not be bound by
anything stated herein.  PWGSC reserves the right to change, at
any time, any or all parts of the requirement, as necessary.
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.