Technical Editing, Translation and Publishing

Trade Agreement: NONE Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall Proposal Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements:

TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL SCIENTIFIC EDITING SERVICES, TRANSLATION SERVICES AND DESKTOP PUBLISHING FOR POLAR KNOWLEDGE CANADA AGENCY.

3Y002-170004/A Mohamed Souleiman Telephone No.(613)858-7489

Required Services

Polar Knowledge Canada, also known as POLAR, in Ottawa, Ontario, has a requirement for technical scientific editing, English to French translation and desktop publishing. The services required are on an "as and when requested" basis.

Pursuant to section 01 of Standard Instructions 2003, Bidders must submit a complete list of names of all individuals who are currently directors of the Bidder. Furthermore, as determined by the Special Investigations Directorate, Departmental Oversight Branch, each individual named on the list may be requested to complete a Consent to a Criminal Record Verification form and related documentation.

Period of Contract

The contract will be for an initial period of one (1) year, from the date of award, with the irrevocable option to extend the period of the contract by up to two (2) additional periods of one-year (1) each, under the same terms and conditions.

Security Requirements

There is no security requirement associated with this requirement.

Basis of Selection

Lowest Evaluated Price Per Point

Certifications

Bidders must provide the required certifications and related documentation to be awarded a contract. Canada will declare a bid non-responsive if the required certifications and relate documentation are not completed and submitted as requested. Bidders should provide the required certifications and related documentation in Section III of their bid.

Compliance with the certifications bidders provide to Canada is subject to verification by Canada during the bid evaluation period (before award of a contract) and after award of a contract. The Contracting Authority will have the right to ask for additional information to verify bidders' compliance with the certifications before award of a contract. The bid will be declared non-responsive if any certification made by the Bidder is untrue, whether made knowingly or unknowingly. Failure to comply with the certifications, to provide the related documentation or to comply with the request of the Contracting Authority for additional information will also render the bid non-responsive.

Code of Conduct and Certifications - Related Documentation

By submitting a bid, the Bidder certifies as per section 01 of Standard Instructions 2003 for himself and his affiliates, to be in compliance with the Code of Conduct and Certifications clause of the Standard instructions. The related documentation therein required will help Canada in confirming that the certifications are true.

Additional Certifications Precedent to Contract Award

The certifications included in Attachment 1 to Part 5, Certifications Precedent to Contract Award, should be completed and submitted with the bid, but may be submitted afterwards. If any of these required certifications is not completed and submitted as requested,the Contracting Authority will so inform the Bidder and provide the Bidder with a time frame within which to meet the requirement. Failure to comply with the request of the Contracting Authority and meet the requirement within that time period will render the bid non-responsive.

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

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.