Glucometer Units

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama 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: GLUCOMETER UNITS

H1126-132091/B Brewster, Shannon Telephone No. - (905) 615-2028 Fax No. - (905) 615-2060 E-mail - shannon.brewster@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

Health Canada requires a lease for 103 fully functional Hospital Grade Glucometer Units that would include, but not limited to, glucose meters, battery pack, base unit, power supply, linearity kits, test strips, control solutions and all other necessary supplies that are required to make the units functional, as well as training and maintenance.

The Contractor will be responsible for delivering the units to one (1) central location in Sioux Lookout, Ontario on or before two (2) weeks after date of contract award.

Health Canada must be able to return any equipment and/or accessories to the Contractor, at no cost, at the end of the contract. Health Canada will also have the option to purchase additional test strips and control solution (high sugar and low sugar vials) throughout the contract, as and when requested.

A contract will be awarded to one Contractor.

The contract period will be for 1 year from the date of contract with an irrevocable option to extend the contract period for up to 2 additional 1 year periods.

The bidder must demonstrate that they meet every mandatory evaluation criteria in their bid by submitting supporting documentation. Failure to provide supporting documentation by bid closing date will result in the bid being deemed non-responsive.

Some of the mandatory evaluation criteria are listed below. Please refer to the RFP, Annex C - Bid Evaluation Criteria for the complete list of mandatory evaluation criteria.

1. Glucometer 1.1 The glucometer and strips must be Hospital Grade quality. 1.2 The glucometer must have a feature that can be pre-programmed to lock out the unit if quality assurance (QA) checks are not completed daily and can be unlocked by performance of QA check. 1.3 The glucometer must be able to be cleaned with Accel TB wipes (0.5% hydrogen peroxide) and alcohol swabs (isopropyl alcohol 70%). 1.4 The glucometer must be equipped with a rechargeable battery pack(s) or AA or AAA batteries.

2. Glucometer Strips 2.1 The strips must have the capability of being kept at room temperatures (greater than or equal to 80C to less than or equal to 360C) and not require refrigeration. 2.2 The strips, in bulk containers, must have a minimum of six (6) months open vial stability.

3 Trouble shooting and Training 3.1 Must provide one user manual with every glucometer unit that is delivered. (hard copy; in English)

3.2 Must provide one user manual to Health Canada. (electronically; in English)

3.3 Must provide technical support and trouble shooting by phone 5 days a week from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM excluding statutory holidays.

A bid must comply with the requirements of the bid solicitation and meet all mandatory technical evaluation criteria to be declared responsive. The responsive bid with the lowest evaluated price will be recommended for a contract award.

The Bidder must submit pricing in accordance with Annex B - Basis of Payment, in Canadian Funds. Delivery Date: 13/07/2013

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.