MOVING SERVICES

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Tendering Procedures: The bidder must supply Canadian goods and/or services Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements:

MOVING SERVICES

EN578-131825/A Stephen, Renee Telephone No. - (819) 956-6973 Fax No. - (819) 956-2675

Household Goods Moving Services - International

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PWGSC) on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND), Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and the Government's Central Removal Services (CRS) will be soliciting industry to deliver household goods moving services and the movement of personal motor vehicles for federal government employees between the service area of Continental North America and overseas. It is PWGSC's intention to solicit industry,through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP), for the services detailed under the draft RFP attached hereto. This request is targeted at moving industry organizations with a proven capability and capacity to carry out the full range of services detailed.

RFP Review

The draft RFP attached hereto provides detailed information on the services for which proposals will be solicited. Interested suppliers are requested to review the document and provide input regarding any elements of the draft RFP that might limit the supplier's ability to submit a quality proposal. Any comments/changes recommended should include a detailed positive alternative that could be implemented to achieve Canada's objectives. Comments without supporting rationale or which maintain adherence to current practices do not provide Canada with the information necessary to understand the potential bidder's intent.

Enquiries: Because this is not a bid solicitation, Canada will not necessarily respond to enquiries in writing or by circulating answers to all suppliers. However, suppliers with questions regarding this RFI may direct their enquiries to the Contracting Authority in writing. Any requests for additional information and/or clarification to be incorporated into the final RFP should be clearly identified in the supplier's response. All feedback provided in the supplier's response to this LOI will be considered in the development of the final RFP.

Schedule

The following schedule is tentative, therefore it should not be construed as final and is provided for information only.

Final RFP Posted: May2013 RFP Closing Date: July 2013

Response Submission

A supplier's response is requested by 14:00 hrs EDT, April 30, 2013. Information provided may be used by Canada in the preparation of the final RFP document. As a result, suppliers are advised not to include any proprietary information in the response submitted. All submissions must be clearly marked "Household Goods Moving Services (International) Draft RFP Review" and note the solicitation number (EN578-131825). The name and address of the supplier must be on the envelope. Two copies plus an original and an electronic response in MS Word using the format below are required. Suppliers should submit only pertinent information in response to this request. The inclusion of general marketing or technical manuals is discouraged unless they provide specific information that has been requested in this document. Serial Reference Sub-Ref Comments Recommendations 1 Annex A 1.2 Provide attachment if lengthy (i.e Business Case)

Submissions must be sealed and delivered to the PWGSC Bid Receiving Unit by Canada Post or courier.

PWGSC Bid Receiving Unit 11 Laurier Street Place du Portage, Phase III Core 0A1 Gatineau, QC J8X 4A6

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.