ENCLOSED OPERATOR RIDE-ON PALLET TRANSPORT TRUCKS

Objective The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has a firm requirement for two (2) enclosed operator ride-on pallet transport trucks, including two (2) batteries and battery chargers, for the Ottawa Technology Center (OTC) at 875 Heron Road Ottawa. The enclosed operator ride-on pallet transport truck will be used primarily for loading and unloading operations at the OTC loading dock, and for horizontal transportation of pallets and Canada Post Corporation (CPC) monotainers. There is also an “as and when requested” requirement for the provision of enclosed operator ride-on pallet transport trucks with accessories, and must be available on a national basis. CONTRACTOR SELECTION METHODOLOGY The evaluation of proposals will be performed in four steps as follows: Step 1 – Evaluation against Mandatory Criteria Step 2 – Evaluation of Financial Proposals Step 3 – Selection - Mandatory Technical Criteria - Responsive Bid with the Lowest Bid Evaluation Price Step 4 – Contract Entry The CRA reserves the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. RFP CLOSING DATE: Bids must be received on or before September 19th, 2018, no later than 2:00 p.m EST, at the following address: Canada Revenue Agency Bid Receiving Unit Ottawa Technology Centre Receiving Dock 875 Heron Road Room D-95 Ottawa, ON K1A 1A2 CONTRACTING AUTHORITY All questions must be provided in writing (see the email address provided below) to: Katherine Hutton Katherine.hutton@cra-arc.gc.ca Please refer to the solicitation documents for further information and instructions regarding this opportunity.