National Flag of Canada (outdoor use)

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: Dusenbury, Debbie Telephone No. - (819) 956-9563 Fax No. - (819) 956-5454

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Requirement: To provide the Parliamentary Princinct Branch (PPB) of the Department of Public Works and Government Services with the National Flag of Canada in various sizes in accordance with the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standard CAN/CGSB-98.1-2011.

A pre-award sample of Items 1, 1, 2, 5 and 6 and test results in accordance with Specification CGSB Standard CAN/CGSB-98.1-2011 must be included with the bid.

Firm Quantities: This requirement is for a firm quantity of 811 flags to be delivered at various times throughout the year (schedule detailed in the Request for Proposal i.e. the 15th day of the month commencing January 2013).

"As and When Requested" quantities: The estimated quantity of 30 flags may be ordered on an "as and when requested" basis from the contract award date up to March 31/2016.

Canada has the right to purchase optional quantities as follows

Up to a total maximum of 684 units for each option year. The option may be exercised in whole or in part.

Option 1: Is for an estimated maximum of 684 flags. The option may be exercised between September 1/2013 and December 15, 2013 (for deliveries between April 15/2014 and March 31/2015). One amendment may be issued to exercise option 1.

Option 2: Is for an estimated maximum of 684 flags. The option may be exercised between September 1/2014 and December 15, 2014 (for deliveries between April 15/2015 and March 31/2016). One amendment may be issued to exercise option 2.

If a bid is accepted, the Bidder may be required to provide contract financial security, after the bid closing date and within 10 calendar days from receipt of a written request from the Contracting Authority.

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.