Folder and Inserter System

Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP)

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No

Nature of Requirements: Folder and Inserter System

Requirement Number: 201502450

Procurement Officer: Carmelia Da Silva Telephone No.: (613) 843-3896 Fax No.: (613) 825-0082

Requirement

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has a requirement to purchase a Folder and Inserter System to be delivered to the RCMP facility located at 171 Duke Street, Miramichi, NB. There is also an option to purchase 3 additional 1 year maintenance and support periods.

Items that are equivalent in form, fit, function and quality to the item specified below will be considered. Items are specified below:

Requested models

PITNEY BOWES - MODEL NUMBER DI900; OR

EQUIVALENT PRODUCT

MANUFACTURER NAME _________________

MODEL NUMBER ___________________

The unit MUST have the following

• Can process a minimum of 3900 to 4300 pieces per hour • Two insert trays • 2 sheet trays • Height adjustable table • Includes Standard and FLATS insertion • Optical Marking Reader (OMR) • Power Stacker • Double Detect • Has various fold types • Envelope Sealer • Pre-programmable set-up • Clear deck Option • Can insert documents into a larger size envelope ( 9" X 12")

Each warranty period MUST include

• Service must be provided onsite • Service within 24 hours of a call; • Replacement machine will need to be provided if the unit is down more than 3 days; • If the unit has a reoccurring problem, the machine is to be replaced all together; • Parts and labour. • Technician must have valid RCMP security clearance

Delivery, installation and Operator Training will take place at 171 Duke Street, Miramichi, NB within 4 weeks of contract award.

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

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

For more information on The RCMP National Procurement Plan for fiscal year 2014-2015 please visit http://www.RCMP-grc.gc.ca/pubs/cm-gg/index-eng.htm .