INFC - Signage

Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) Tendering Procedures: The bidder must supply Canadian goods and/or services Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: Yes Nature of Requirements:

INFC - SIGNAGE

QA001-196701/C Buck, Daniel Telephone No. - (613) 998-8582 Fax No. - (613) 991-5870 E-mail: daniel.buck@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

NATURE OF REQUIREMENT

Infrastructure Canada (INFC) seeking a Contractor who can undertake the production and delivery of various project sign in the province of Quebec. This request is to address the anticipated need of a large number of signs for infrastructure projects in the province of Quebec to be produced and delivered during a fiscal year. These signs are intended to provide the public with key information about ongoing projects.

The period of the Contract is from date of Contract to March 31, 2020 inclusive, with irrevocable option to extend the term of the Contract by up to two (2) additional one (1) year period(s) under the same conditions.

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

The requirement is limited to Canadian goods and/or services.

This procurement is subject to the following Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement(s): - James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement - Nunavik Inuit Land Claim Agreement - Eeyou Marine Region Land Claim - Labrador Inuit Land Claim.

This bid solicitation allows bidders to use the epost Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation for bid submission. Bidders must refer to Part 2 of the bid solicitation entitled Instructions to bidders for further information.

Mandatory Criteria

M.1 Corporate Experience and Capability - Coroplast signage

M.1.1: The Bidder must demonstrate that it has the experience and capacity to provide a service for printing and producing signs for outdoor use on corrugated plastic (e.g. coroplast) in a final format of a minimum of 7 ft. x 3 ft. and deliver these to the address specified by the client. The order(s) must have been placed or completed after July 1, 2014.

The Bidder can demonstrate this experience through one (1) or more orders (contract). .

For each of contract submitted, the Bidder must provide

M.1.1.a The client’s information (example: client’s organization); M.1.1.b A description of the signage produced by the Bidder detailing the printing requirements and the corrugated plastic material used; M.1.1.c A description of the requirements for delivery

M.1.2: The Contract identified for M.1.1 must have been started or completed after July 1, 2014.

M.1.2.a The Bidder must provide evidence that the order started or was completed after July 1, 2014. A copy of the purchase order would be sufficient.

M.2 Corporate Capability - Language Proficiency

M.2.1 Oral and written comprehension of the province of Quebec’s first language.

The Bidder attests to having a main contact who is available at all times and who is able to accept and understand written instructions/directives in French provided to the supplier.

Contractor’s signature _________________________ Date: _________________

PROPOSALS NOT MEETING ALL OF THE MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED NON RESPONSIVE AND GIVEN NO FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

Financial Evaluation

The price of the bid will be evaluated in Canadian dollars, Applicable Taxes excluded, FOB destination, Canadian customs duties and excise taxes included.

To determine the total evaluated price, the all-inclusive prices and rates submitted in the Annex ?B?: Basis of Payment will be added together to obtain the total evaluated price.

Basis of Selection

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 award of a contract. 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.