DISPOSAL OF E-WASTE

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

OBJECTIVES

The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) process is to inform the industry of the impending solicitation of e-waste recycling services by Canada, to request that interested parties provide feedback on the breadth and depth of the project, as well as to determine the capacity and ability of recyclers to provide services to Canada in the manner requested.

The intent of the consultation process will be to share working draft documents with representatives from industry for input and/or for information purposes. PWGSC will consult with industry stakeholders regarding the following:

Status of certification through the Recycler Qualification Program (RQP) and Recycler Qualification Office (RQO) ; ability to meet Canada's e-waste recycling requirements; level of interest in processing federal e-waste; location of e-waste recycling facilities in Canada; ability to provide secure destruction services; and, ability to provide e-waste pick-up services.

BACKGROUND

PWGSC is in the process of establishing a new method of supply to replace the current Departmental Individual Standing Offer (DISO) for E-waste Recycling Services that was put in place in February 2010 and expires in February 2013. PWGSC is undertaking this initiative to ensure there is no lapse in access to environmentally sound e-waste recycling services for federally generated e-waste that cannot be directed to Computers for Schools, Crown Assets Distribution or Provincial E-waste Recycling Programs.

As the federal government's common service provider for procurement, PWGSC is committed to meeting the Government of Canada's environmental objectives by achieving the best value on behalf of Canadians by maximizing efficiencies, taking advantage of economies of scale; leveraging existing expertise and ensuring an open and transparent process.

The development of this method of supply will improve the way Canada procures recycling services and ensures environmentally sound management in the disposal of federally generated waste through:

Establishing a method of supply that provides departments and agencies with access to e-waste recycling services from multiple suppliers on a local or regional level; Leveraging industry progress in the harmonization of e-waste recycling standards across provincially regulated e-waste recycling programs; Ensuring the consistent application of environmentally sound management principles to all federal e-waste handling; and, Ensuring sound management and monitoring of the procurement system: Address stakeholder concerns to the greatest extent possible; Reduce duplication in various Methods of Supply; and, Ensure transparency and accessibility to information by both Suppliers and Client Departments.

As part of the development of the new method of supply, PWGSC is conducting an in depth analysis which includes this consultation with industry.

SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES

Number of Copies

Responses may be submitted either electronically (MS Word Format) or in hard copy (3 copies, double sided printing).

Closing Date

Responses to this RFI will be accepted until 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time on May 23, 2012. Responses are to be submitted in writing or electronically to the RFI Authority noted below:

RFI AUTHORITY

Nathalie Lepine A/Supply Team Leader Public Works and Government Services Canada Business Management and Consulting Services Division - ZG Acquisitions Branch, PWGSC Place du Portage, Phase III, 10C1, room 35 11 Laurier Street Gatineau, Québec K1A 0S5 Telephone: (819) 956-3037 Fax: (819) 956-2675 E-mail address: nathalie.lepine@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

The publication of this RFI must not be construed as a commitment on PWGSC's part to issue a subsequent Request for Standing Offer for PWGSC's requirements and no contract or other form of commitment will be entered into within any respondents based on responses to this RFI. This RFI must in no way be considered as authorization by PWGSC for respondents to undertake any work, which would result in costs to PWGSC. PWGSC will no be liable for, nor will it reimburse respondents for any costs, fees or expenses, incurred in the preparation or submission of responses to this RFI. PWGSC will not be bound by anything stated herein. PWGSC reserves the right to change, at any time, any or all parts of the requirement, as necessary. 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.