White shirting and panting

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: Request for a standing offer to provide, as and when required, white shirting and panting for a 1 year period from the date of issue, with two options for an extension of one additional year each. To be delivered to the Correctional Service of Canada, CORCAN Industries in Drummondville, Quebec.

1. White shirting, 65% polyester / 35% cotton blend, plain weave, mass 170 g/m² (5 oz/yd²), 158 cm to 163cm wide.

The rolls must not exceed 45 kg (100 lbs).

The fabric must meet the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) standards.

Quantity: Various Size: Various

2. White panting, 65% polyester / 35% cotton blend, twilled weave, mass 234 g/m² (6.9 oz/yd²), prehardened finish, 158cm to 163cm wide.

The rolls must not exceed 45 kg (100 lbs).

The fabric must meet the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) standards.

Quantity: Various Size: Various

PRE-AWARD SAMPLE(S) AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

As part of the technical evaluation, to confirm a bidder's capability of meeting the technical requirements, a pre-award sample of the item and test results will be required after the bid closing date and upon a written request from PWGSC.

The Bidder must ensure that the required pre-award sample is manufactured in accordance with the technical requirement and is fully representative of the bid submitted. Rejection of the pre-award sample will be the basis for declaring the bid non-responsive.

The Bidder must deliver the required pre-award sample and test results at no charge to Canada and must ensure that it/they is/are received by the Contracting Authority within 21 calendar days from request. The sample submitted by the Bidder will remain the property of Canada.

In addition, a recent (1 year of less) laboratory analysis of the product offered showing complete test results of physical properties detailed in the technical requirement must be provided with the pre-award sample. Testing must be performed by an independent accredited laboratory establishment and must be in accordance with the test methods detailed in the technical requirement. The sample(s) will be evaluated for quality of workmanship and conformance to specified materials and measurements. (Except for substitutions as indicated below)

Failure to submit the required pre-award sample and test results within the specified time frame or nonconformance of the pre-award sample(s) or test results to the technical requirement will result in the bid being declared non-responsive.

The requirement for a pre-award sample and test results will not relieve the successful bidder from submitting sample and test results as required by the Standing Offer terms or from strictly adhering to the technical requirement of this Request For Standing Offer and any resultant contract.

In the event that a sample in the desired color is not available to the Bidder in a time frame, the Bidder may use another color, on the condition that a letter addressing the substitution is submitted with the pre-award sample(s), together with a statement that, should the Bidder be awarded the contract, all materials will be strictly in accordance with the technical requirement.

Fabric requirements - One (1) metre in length, full width must constitute a pre-award sample.

IMPORTANT

CORCAN Industries will not provide bidders with samples.

ALL SPECIFICATIONS, QUANTITES, SIZES AND APPENDICES ARE DETAILED IN THE REQUEST FOR A STANDING OFFER DOCUMENTS.

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.