Vinyl Ticking

Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) Tendering Procedures: If 2+ bids offer Canadian goods/services other bids will not be considered Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements:

Nature of requirements

1-Requirement: This requirement is for the establishment of a National Individual Standing Offer (NISO) for CORCAN Industries-Correctional Service Canada for the supply of ticking materials (end use: mattress and pillow ticking).

The estimated quantity is 60,000 yards per year.

2-Technical Requirements: The items must meet the technical requirements specified at Annex "A" of the Request for Standing Offer (RFSO)

3-Period of Standing Offer: The Standing Offer will be valid from the date of issuance of the Standing Offer for a period of one (1) year with the possibility to extend for four (4) additional one-year periods.

4-Delivery: Delivery must be completed in accordance with the terms specified in the Standing Offer. Items are to be delivered in the following Canadian regions: Atlantic, Prairie,Pacific, Ontario and Québec.

5-Tendering Procedure and Basis of Selection: -Canadian Content Policy: This requirement is conditionally limited to Canadian goods. If two (2)+ bids offer Canadian goods, other bids will not be considered.

- The Phased Bid Compliance Process (PBCP) applies to this requirement. - Refer to Part 4 of the Solicitation Document for details.

6-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 7 calendar days prior to the bid closing date. Email: Mathieu.hevey@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

7-This PWGSC office 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.