High Speed RC Boat

Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements:

Request for Standing Offers (RFSO)/Canadian Collaborative Procurement - Initiative (CCPI) High Speed Remote Controlled Boats for ADCP deployments

Canada has a requirement to establish a National Master Standing Offer (NMSO) for the supply and delivery of Battery Operated Remote Controlled (RC) Boats, to Authorized Users on an as and when required basis.

The Canadian Collaborative Procurement Initiative (CCPI) applies to this requirement. Below is a list of provinces that have shown interest in making call-ups against the Standing Offer:

- The Government of the Province of Ontario including: - Township of Georgian Bay - Carleton University - The province of Nova Scotia - The Government of British Columbia - The Government of the Province of Manitoba including: - Winnipeg School Division

There is no security requirement associated with this solicitation.

The requirement is subject to the provisions the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

The period for the Standing Offer will be five (5) years with the option to extend for up to one (1) additional one (1) year periods under the same terms and conditions of the Standing Offer.

The RC Boats may be delivered to various locations across Canada, including areas subject to Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements (CLCAs).

The Offeror must submit firm prices that will apply for the entire period of the Standing Offer including any option periods. All prices must be in Canadian dollars, customs duties and excise taxes included, applicable taxes and delivery included

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS REGARDING OFFER SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary measures are being taken to encourage social distancing.

Suppliers are required to submit offers electronically using the Canada Post epost Connect application for the subject bid solicitation. This service allows suppliers 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.

To use epost Connect to submit your bid, or to get more information on its use, please send an email to the Bid Receiving Unit's generic address at tpsgc.dgareceptiondessoumissions-abbidreceiving.pwgsc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Offers will not be accepted if emailed directly to this email address.

Faxed and hard copy (submitted in person or via mail/courier) Offers 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 BuyAndSell.gc.ca.

To ensure a response before the offer closing date, all enquiries about this requirement must be submitted in writing and received by the Standing Offer Authority at least five (5) calendar days prior to the bid closing date.

Jessica Cormier Supply Team Leader Marine Navigation and Remediation Division Marine Services & Small Vessels Sector Public Services and Procurement Canada Tel: 343-543-7594 Jessica.Cormier2@pwgsc-tpsgc.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.