MANITOBA REFERENCE NUMBER: MB-MBPB-12V-00065
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Procurement Services Branch
DATE ISSUED: 22/04/2021
ISSUED BY: Barry Tobin
TELEPHONE: 204 945-3265
THE FOLLOWING IS A REQUEST FOR QUOTE FOR "AS REQUIRED" FIRST AID
INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING SERVICE AT LOCATIONS ABOVE THE 53rd PARALLEL
WITHIN MANITOBA
First Aider Level 2 Standard Training
Contract Period: From Award to March 31, 2022 plus an option of two(2)
additional 1 year extensions.
PROCUREMENT OFFICER:
For information or item clarification, if required contact Barry Tobin -
phone (204) 945-3265, or email Barry.tobin@gov.mb.ca
ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS:
The official MERX document will be considered a valid bid. Printed
abstracts from the MERX website will not be accepted and rejected. To
obtain the official RFQ document please follow the "Associated
Components: Preview/Order" link at the top of this page.
GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Bidders must "login" to MERX to access the General Terms & Conditions
which apply to this RFQ, in addition to those shown below. After
"login" follow the links: Information -> Government Publications ->
Manitoba Terms and Conditions -> Request for Quotation.
SUBMISSION TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Bid MUST be signed by a representative of the Bidder with the
authority to bind the Bidder. The name and title of the representative
signing the Bid should also be printed below their signature.
ACCEPTING BID SUBMISSION ONLY AT www.merx.com
It is the Bidder's sole responsibility to ensure that their Bid and all
attachments are received at the Submission Address before the closing
date and time. Bids received after the closing date and time will be
rejected.
Vendor's e-mail address: __________________________________
Quantity clarification - quantity listed contains 2 or 3 decimals.
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ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION DELIVERY
NO. DATE
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ITEM 10 30/03/2022
1.00 Dollar GSIN: U099TMATERIAL: 50003511
FIRST AID INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING SERVICE
REQUIREMENT OF QUALIFIED SERVICE PROVIDERS TO INSTRUCT AND TRAIN
PROVINCIAL WILDLAND FIRE FIGHTERS TO CERTIFY THEM TO A "FIRST AIDER
LEVEL 2" STANDARD AT LOCATIONS ABOVE THE 53RD PARALLEL WITHIN MANITOBA.
ALL EQUIPMENT AND HANDOUTS REQUIRED FOR THE TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED BY
THE SERVICE PROVIDER. THE TRAINING LOCATION AND CLASSROOM FACILITIES
WILL BE PROVIDED BY MANITOBA.
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Note: All equipment and handouts shall be included with the training
service.
QUOTATION EVALUATION
Generally the lowest overall price of an acceptable item meeting
specification in accordance with the terms & conditions of the RFQ will
be awarded the order.
Quotations will be evaluated based on:
1,,Compliance of bid;
2,,product offered compared to product description/specifications
requested;
3,,price;
4,,delivery; and
5,,any other terms & conditions indicated on this RFQ.
Failure to provide adequate information to evaluate the item offered may
be cause for rejection of your quote by the Manitoba Government
(Manitoba)
Manitoba reserves the right to contact bidders after the closing date
but prior to award for clarification purposes if required as part of the
evaluation process. (i.e. pictures, drawings, certifications)
COSTS
Costs incurred in the preparation, presentation and submission of a Bid
shall be borne entirely by the Bidder.
GOVERNING LAWS
Manitoba requires its suppliers to adhere to provincial labour laws and,
where businesses use sources outside of Canada, Manitoba expects
suppliers to comply with local labour laws in the country of
manufacture.
TERMINATION
Manitoba may, in its sole discretion, immediately terminate a purchase
order/contract in writing if:
a) the vendor fails to properly fulfill, perform, satisfy and carry out
each and every one of its obligations under the purchase order/contract,
or
b) the vendor fails or refuses to comply with a verbal or written
request or direction from Manitoba within three(3) days of receiving the
request or direction; or
c) the vendor become bankrupt or insolvent or liquidates; or
d) a receiver, trustee or custodian is appointed for the assets of the
vendor, or any partner thereof; or
e) the vendor or any partner thereof makes a compromise, arrangement, or
assignment with or for the benefit of the creditors of the vendor or of
that partner, as the case may be; or
f) the vendor fails to secure or renew any license or permit for the
vendors business required by law; or any such license or permit is
revoked or suspended; or
g) the vendor or any partner, officer or director of the vendor is found
guilty of an indictable offence; or
h) the vendor fails to comply with any law or regulation relating to the
employment of its employees; or
i) the vendor at any time engages in any activities or trade practices
which, in the opinion of Manitoba, are prejudicial to the interests of
Manitoba, or a department or agency thereof; or
j) there is a breach of any provision of the purchase order/contract.
k) the goods provided by the vendor are not according to the contract or
otherwise unsatisfactory; or
l) the services provided by the vendor are unsatisfactory, inadequate,
or are improperly performed; or
m) the vendor has failed to meet the delivery date indicated on the
purchase order/contract or repeatedly failed to meet the delivery lead
time, indicated on the purchase order/contract.
Manitoba may, in its sole discretion, terminate the purchase
order/contract at any time by giving at least 30 days written notice to
the vendor prior to the intended termination date. All purchases by
Manitoba under the purchase order/contract are subject to and expressly
conditional upon the Legislature of Manitoba duly appropriating funds to
the fiscal year in which they are required to be paid. For the
multi-year contracts the RFQ/contract term "fiscal year" means the
period commencing April 1st of one year and ending on March 31st of the
next ensuing year.
PUBLICITY, MEDIA, OFFICIAL ENQUIRIES AND ADVERTISING
Neither the bidder nor its suppliers/vendors, employees nor consultants
shall make any public statement making reference to, or relating to the
existence or performance of the purchase order/contract in any
advertising, testimonials or promotional material without the prior
written consent of the Province of Manitoba, which shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
The provision of this condition shall apply during the extension of a
purchase order/contract and indefinitely after its expiry or
termination.
CONFIDENTIALITY
The content of this RFQ and any other information received by the Bidder
relating to the RFQ, gained through the RFQ process or otherwise, is to
be treated in strict confidentiality. The Bidder shall not disclose any
of the information in whole or in part to anyone not specifically
involved in the preparation of the Bidder's quotation, unless written
consent is secured from Manitoba prior to the said disclosure. The
obligation of each Bidder to maintain confidentiality shall survive the
expiration or the acceptance/rejection of their quotation and/or any
resulting Contract/ Agreement(s) to supply the requirements of this RFQ.
VENDOR INFORMATION
RIGHT TO REISSUE RFQ
Manitoba reserves the right to cancel and/or reissue the RFQ where, in
Manitoba's sole opinion, none of the quotes submitted in response to the
RFQ warrant acceptance or where it would be in the best interests of
Manitoba to do so. Costs incurred in the preparation, presentation and
submission of a quote shall be borne entirely by the Bidder. Manitoba
shall not reimburse any bidders for any costs if the RFQ is cancelled or
reissued.
AUTHORIZED VENDOR
Manitoba reserves the right, prior to any contract award, to secure
evidence to Manitoba's satisfaction that any bidder is the manufacturer
or an authorized distributor, dealer or retailer of the goods offered
and is authorized to sell these goods in Manitoba, Canada and upon
request will provide Manitoba with written evidence thereof.
INDIGENOUS BUSINESS STANDARD FOR "GOODS WITH RELATED SERVICES"
DEFINITIONS:
"Indigenous Business" means a business that is at least 51% Indigenous
owned and controlled and, if it has six or more full-time employees, at
least one-third of its employees must be Indigenous persons.
"Indigenous Business Directory" means a business directory of Indigenous
businesses that meet Manitoba's definition of an Indigenous business.
'Indigenous Business Standard" means terms and conditions that indicate
that Indigenous business participation is desirable but not mandatory.
"Indigenous Person" means a First Nations, Non-status Indian, Métis or
Inuit person who is a Canadian citizen and resident of Canada.
INDIGENOUS PROCUREMENT INITIATIVE:
Manitoba is committed to community economic development as a key
component of its economic strategy. It intends to develop a provincial
economy that is more inclusive, equitable and sustainable.
Procurement practices are one means that can be used to contribute to
the growth of Indigenous businesses. In that regard, Manitoba developed
the Indigenous Procurement Initiative (IPI). The objective of IPI is to
increase the participation of Indigenous businesses in providing goods
and services to Manitoba.
INDIGENOUS BUSINESS STANDARD:
Indigenous participation is desired but bids will not be disqualified if
there is no Indigenous business participation.
INDIGENOUS BUSINESS DIRECTORY:
Manitoba has established a directory of Indigenous businesses called the
"Indigenous Business Directory". This directory is a list of Indigenous
businesses (including non profit organizations and economic development
corporations) that have self declared as an Indigenous Business meeting
that definition under the IPI. It is neither comprehensive nor
exhaustive but may be a useful resource to identifying Indigenous
businesses for potential partnering or sub-contracting purposes.
Indigenous businesses not listed in the Directory may also be used.
Registration in the Indigenous Business Directory does not guarantee
certification as an Indigenous business, as business status may change;
therefore formal certification is required in the formal tender process.
Indigenous businesses are encouraged to register by contacting
Procurement Services Branch.
For further information on the Indigenous Business Directory<(>,<)>
registration forms and access to a copy of the Indigenous Business
Directory please see the following website:
http://www.gov.mb.ca/finance/psb/api/api bd.html or contact:
Manitoba Central Services
Procurement & Supply Chain
600-352 Donald St, Canada Building
Ph.: 204-945-6361
Fax: 204-945-1455
For all other general inquiries related to this tender opportunity,
please contact the name of the individual(s) identified on page one of
this tender document.
INVOICING AND PAYMENT
Subject to the following subsections, in consideration the goods
provided or delivered to the satisfaction of Manitoba, Manitoba shall
pay the Contractor an amount not exceeding the amount specified in the
successful Contractor's bid submission.
All invoices shall be issued in writing and satisfactory to Manitoba in
both form and content. The contractor shall also provide to Manitoba
such supporting documents, vouchers, statements and receipts as
requested by Manitoba.
Manitoba shall endeavor to pay the Contractor any fees due within 30
days net after the receipt and approval of the invoice and any
supporting materials requested.
PAYMENT TERMS
Manitoba will consider Early Payment Terms. Manitoba's standard payment
term is net thirty (30) days.
CANADIAN FUNDS
Manitoba prefers to receive quotations in Canadian funds.
If the pricing offered is quoted in a currency other than Canadian then
the currency must be clearly identified on the quote document.
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MANITOBA'S RETAIL SALES TAX
Is the product(s) offered subject to Manitoba's Retail Sales Tax
YES____ or NO _____
If the quote consists of both taxable (T) and non-taxable ( NT) items.
please indicate T or NT opposite each item offered.
YOUR QUOTATION REFERENCE # (if applicable) _________.
Proposed Delivery Address:
Deliver To: Manitoba will arrange training dates with the Service
Provider when as required
TENDERS TO BE RETURNED TO:
ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION AT www.merx.com
