Rotary Chairs & Stools & Side Chairs (CSC & PSPC Rimouski)

Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) Tendering Procedures: If 2+ bids offer Canadian goods/services other bids will not be considered Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements:

AMENDMENT 002

The purpose of this amendment is the following

1) Answering questions from suppliers (3). 2) Amend Request of proposal

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The purpose of this amendment is the following

1) Answering questions from suppliers (1 to 2). 2) Amend the request for proposal.

*************************************************** IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS - BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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

Bids must be submitted by fax to the number indicated in the bid solicitation or electronically using the Canada Post epost Connect application for the subject bid solicitation. This service allows bidders 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.

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.

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1. This NPP is issued pursuant to PWGSC Supply Arrangement (SA) #E60PQ-120001/G and covers a requirement from the following product sub-category (ies) of the SA:

- Product sub-category 1 - Rotary chairs; - Product sub-category 2 - Rotary Stools; - Product sub-category 3 - Side chairs.

2. Correctional Service Canada (CSC) and Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) at Rimouski have a requirement for the purchase, delivery and installation of office seating to:

217 Ave. Léonidas South, Rimouski, 2nd Floor,Qc, G5L 2T5

Installation and delivery will be between

January 4 to January 14, 2022

3. This NPP covers a requirement to be solicited amongst the General Stream (SA holders).

4. This requirement is subject to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

5. There is no security associated with the requirement.

6. Only suppliers who are pre-qualified and have been issued a supply arrangement are eligible to bid. Non-Supply Arrangement (Non-SA) holders may submit a bid to the Identified User (IU) but must also submit an arrangement to the Supply Arrangement Authority (SAA) for evaluation.

The non-SA holders cannot be awarded a contract unless and until the SAA has issued an SA to that supplier for the products and services contained in the bid. The process to qualify for a SA is detailed in RFSA # E60PQ-120001/G and can be found on the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS - https://buyandsell.gc.ca/procurement-data/tenders).

Canada is not required to delay the award of a resulting contract pending the evaluation of an arrangement and issuance of a SA by the PWGSC Supply Arrangement Authority.

Inquiries: Inquiries regarding this requirement must be submitted to the Contracting Authority identified in the Solicitation document.

If you wish to find out how you can be a pre-qualified SA holder, please contact RCNAmeublement.NCRFurniture@tpsgc-pwgsc.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.