Household Goods Moving Services

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: The bidder must supply Canadian goods
and/or services
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
Household Goods Moving Services

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PWGSC) on
behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND), Royal
Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and the Government's Central
Removal Services (CRS) will be soliciting industry to deliver
household goods moving services.  It is PWGSC's intention to
solicit industry,  through a competitive Request for Proposal
(RFP), for the services detailed under the draft RFP attached
hereto.  This request is targeted at moving industry
organizations with a proven capability and capacity to carry out
the full range of services detailed.

RFP Review

The draft RFP attached hereto provides detailed information on
the services for which proposals will be solicited.  Proponents
are requested to review the document and provide input regarding
any elements of the RFP that might limit the proponent's ability
to submit a quality proposal.   Any changes recommended should
include the reasons for the requested modification.  All
information provided will be taken into consideration when
finalizing the RFP.

Schedule

The following schedule is tentative, should not be construed as
final and is provided for information only.

Final RFP Posted:				August  2012
RFP Closing Date: 				September 2012
Contract Award: 				November/December 2012
Contract Start Date:				April 2013

Response Submission

A proponent's response is requested by 14:00 hrs EDT, June 15 
June 29, 2012.  Information provided may be used by the Crown in
the preparation of the final RFP document.  As a result,
Proponents are advised not to include an proprietary information
in the response submitted.  All submissions must be clearly
marked "Household Goods Moving Services Draft RFP Review".  The
name and address of the submitter must be on the envelope.  Two
copies plus an original are required.  Proponent's should submit
only pertinent information in response to this request.  The
inclusion of general marketing or technical manuals is
discouraged unless they are used to provide specific information
that has been requested in this document.

Submissions must be sealed and delivered to the PWGSC Bid
Receiving Unit by Canada Post or courier.

PWGSC Bid Receiving Unit
11 Laurier Street
Place du Portage, Phase III
Core 0A1
Gatineau, QC  J8X 4A6

E60LM-110012/A
Pyett, David
Telephone No. - (819) 956-8500 
Fax No. - (819) 956-2675
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.