Box for the Distribution Centre [EC05060]

SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH BUYANDSELL.GC.CA/TENDERS.The information contained in this notice is a brief description of the requirement and is for information purposes only. Bidders must refer to the complete RFP for a full description of the requirements and the full instructions.Background:Description:Elections Canada requires the acquisition of electoral material, specifically the production of a custom size box, made in single wall corrugated cardboard, with printed text on each end panel. Strapped in bundle of 25’s.The Contract, including the SOW, outlines the specific goods and services that will be required by Elections Canada.Period of the Contract:The Contract period will be from the Effective Date of the Contract to December 31, 2024.Evaluation Methodology:Proposals will be evaluated in the following progressive stages:Phase 1 – Mandatory Technical EvaluationPhase 2 – Financial EvaluationPhase 3 – Determination of Highest Ranked BidderBidders who fail to achieve the requirements specified in the RFP for Phases 1 or 2 will be deemed non-responsive and given no further consideration.The proposal declared responsive in Phases 1 and 2 with the lowest evaluated price will be considered for award of a contract.Submission of Proposals:Bidders must refer to section 2 of the RFP for submission of proposal instructions.All enquiries and other communication with Elections Canada officials are to be directed ONLY to the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority will be the bidder’s primary contact. All requests for information must be directed to this contact. Bidders who contact anyone other than the Contracting Authority may be disqualified. All enquiries must be submitted in writing to proposition-proposal@elections.ca no later than 10 calendar days before the RFP closing date. Enquiries received after that time may not be answered.Interested parties wishing to order the solicitation documents for this RFP must do so through buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. The documents downloaded through this site take precedence over any copies that may also be made available.Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.Elections Canada retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.Further information about Elections Canada may be obtained at www.elections.ca.