Paramedics for Covid-19 Response

Trade Agreement: Set-Aside Program for Aboriginal Business (SPAB) Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall Proposal Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements:

Paramedics for Covid-19 Response

5A240-204391/A Hall, Marlene Telephone No. - (431) 374-5838 Fax - (418) 566-6167

Indigenous Services Canada, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Alberta Region, has a requirement for paramedical services on an "as and when requested" basis for a minimum of 4, but up to a maximum of 10 paramedics to provide service as part of the integrated health care teams responding to the Covid-19 situation for all First Nations communities in the Alberta Region. The requirement includes all labour, transportation, supervision, materials and equipment necessary to perform the scope of work.

This bid solicitation is to establish a contract with task authorizations. The period of the contract is from approximately 02 June 2021 to 30 November 2021 inclusive, with Canada retaining the irrevocable option to extend the period for up to two (2) additional consecutive 6 month periods.

There are security requirements associated with this requirement. For additional information, consult Part 6 - Security, Financial and Other Requirements, and Part 7 - Resulting Contract Clauses. Bidders who wish to be sponsored can contact the Contracting Authority detailed in Section 7.5.1 of the solicitation document.

This procurement is set aside under the federal government Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business.

This procurement is set aside from the international trade agreements under the provision each has for measures with respect to Aboriginal peoples or for set-asides for small and minority businesses.

Further to Article 800 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), CFTA does not apply to this procurement.

The Federal Contractors Program (FCP) for employment equity applies to this procurement; refer to Part 5 ? Certifications and Additional Information, Part 7 - Resulting Contract Clauses and the annex titled Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity - Certification.

This bid solicitation allows bidders to use the epost Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation to transmit their bid electronically. Bidders must refer to Part 2 entitled Bidder Instructions, and Part 3 entitled Bid Preparation Instructions, of the bid solicitation, for further information.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS RE. BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary measures are being taken on-site at the Western Region Bid Receiving Unit to encourage social distancing. The health and safety of staff and suppliers remains our top priority.

Suppliers are strongly encouraged to submit bids electronically using the Canada Post epost Connect application for the subject bid solicitation. This service allows suppliers to submit bids, offers and arrangements electronically to PWGSC Bid Receiving Units. This online service enables the electronic transfer of large files up to Protected B level.

To use epost Connect to submit your bid, or to get more information on its use, please send an email to the Western Region Bid Receiving Unit’s generic address at roreceptionSoumissions.wrbidreceiving@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Faxed bids will be accepted at 1-418-566-6167.

Hard copy (submitted in person or via mail/courier) bids will not be accepted for the subject bid solicitation.

Given current circumstances and network limitations, some active procurements may be delayed. To stay up to date on the status of specific procurements, please consult Buysandsell.gc.ca. 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.