Comercial Washing Machine Repair and Maintenance Services

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited to bid Attachment: None Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Government Objectives Representing Best Interests/Value to Govt Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Vendor Name and Address: Lavexco inc 1390-F de Coulombe Boucherville Quebec Canada J4B7J4 Nature of Requirements: ADVANCE CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE - UB450-128923/A

An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows departments and agencies to post a notice, for no less than fifteen (15) calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it intends to award a good, service or construction contract to a pre-identified contractor. If no other supplier submits, during this posting period, a Statement of Capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, then the competitive requirements of the government's contracting policy have been met. Following notification to suppliers not successful in demonstrating that their Statement of Capabilities meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, the contract may then be awarded using the electronic bidding authorities.

If other potential suppliers submit Statements of Capabilities during the posting period which meet the requirements set out in the ACAN, (i.e. considered valid) then the contracting authority must proceed to a full tendering process (electronic or traditional).

The objectives of posting an ACAN are to

a) enhance transparency in government procurement; b) support the Government's objective of enhanced competition; c) provide potential suppliers the opportunity to submit a statement of capabilities to a proposed directed procurement if they believe they have the capability and capacity to provide the good, service or construction requirement; and, d) meet the government's and suppliers need for an efficient and cost-effective government procurement system.

DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT

Correctional Services Canada has a requirement for a standing offer for commercial washing machine repair and maintenance services to serve the following CORCAN laundry facility locations: Leclerc Institution in Laval, the Federal Training Center in Laval and Archambault Institution in Ste-Anne des Plaines.

The majority (approximately 90%) of the equipment of these three commercial laundry facilities is made by JENSEN. Preventative maintenance, electrical, electronic, plumbing and mechanical repairs is also required of the following brands:

BRAUN, SENKING TUNNEL, COLMAC, AJAX, SENKING AND CENTRAL DRYERS, MONORAIL GARNER, HUEBSH, UNIWASH , CISSELL, ET LEONARD. REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTED RESULTS

Canada expects to acquire commercial washing machine repair and maintenance services.

JUSTIFICATION OF SUGGESTED SUPPLIER

To Canada's knowledge, Lavexco Inc. is the only supplier who has both the expertise in the repair of JENSEN washing machines and the 11 other washing machine brands listed above and the capacity to perform the work.

Proposed Supplier

Lavexco Inc. 1390-F de Coulombe Boucherville, Québec J4B 7J4

APPLICABLE TRADE AGREEMENTS

This purchase is subject to the following agreements: - Internal Trade Agreement (ITA) - North American Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP) - Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) - Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)

PERIOD OF THE PROPOSED STANDING OFFER

The period of this standing offer is from January 4 2013 to January 2 2014 with an option period of January 3 2014 to January 2 2015.

PROCEDURE FOR RESPONSE TO THE ADVANCE CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.

CLOSING DATE OF THE ADVANCE CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE

The closing date of this ACAN is December 10, 2012.

DOCUMENTATION MAY BE SUBMITTED IN EITHER OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF CANADA Delivery Date: 21/11/2012

You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any questions concerning this requirement, contact the contracting officer identified above.

An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows departments and agencies to post a notice, for no less than fifteen (15) calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it intends to award a good, service or construction contract to a pre-identified contractor. If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date, a Statement of Capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, the contracting authority may then proceed with the award. However, should a Statement of Capabilities be found to meet the requirements set out in the ACAN, then the contracting authority will proceed to a full tendering process.

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.

The PWGSC file number, the contracting officer's name and the closing date of the ACAN must appear on the outside of the envelope in block letters or, in the case of a facsimile transmission, on the covering page.

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

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.