MANITOBA REFERENCE NUMBER: MB-MBPB-03S-00034
ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Procurement Services Branch
DATE ISSUED: 25/09/2020
ISSUED BY: Shane Anderson
TELEPHONE: 204 945-6347
The Government of Manitoba (Manitoba) is requesting bid submissions FOR
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CYLINDERS.
TO BE DELIVERED ON AN AS AND WHEN REQUIRED BASIS FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER
16, 2020 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2021. THERE WILL ALSO BE ONE (1)ADDITIONAL
OPTIONAL YEAR BY MUTAL AGREEMENT.
****This Procurement is subject to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement
(CFTA).
NOTE:
Departmental Contact:
Shane Anderson, Procurement Officer
phone (204) 945-6361
email: bids@gov.mb.ca
Please contact the individual noted above if additional information
or clarification is required on the following items.
ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS:
The Request for Quotation documents are now "free-of-charge" and can be
downloaded from MERX. 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.
Vendor's e-mail address: (if available) ____________________
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 30/09/2021
90.000 Cylinder GSIN: N6830MATERIAL: 44522
CARBON DIOXIDE, GAS CYLINDERS, CLASS 2.2 UN 1013, NONFLAMMABLE GAS, C02
INDUSTRIAL, 50 LB TANK,
PRAXAIR #CO 126050
Each cylinder must contain a volume of 8 cubic meters and must be a T
type cylinder.
Cylinder must attach to a CGA-350 gas regulator.
Each cylinder must contain approximately 2400 psig.
There must always be a supply of cylinders available at the plant.
Orders to be placed by phone or email as required.
Deliveries will be made during the workday within 2 business days of
order.
Cylinders must be transported and delivered directly into the
Microbiology Laboratory or Post Mortem area and secured to wall bracket
by supply company employees. Empties must be removed from Microbiology
Laboratory or Post Mortem area by supply company employees. Cylinder
rental and delivery charges must be included in the contract.
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
BID SUBMISSION:
a),,Submission address: bids@gov.mb.ca .
b),,Proposals must be submitted in PDF format or as directed. There must
be separate attachments for the Technical Proposal and the
Pricing/Financial Proposal.
c),,The subject line of the email and any attachments should be clearly
marked with the RFx number and the Proponent#s name. The submission
subject should be listed as "XXX_ -_
".
d),,Emails approaching 25 Megabytes in size may be rejected by
Manitoba#s email system. Proponents should identify the order and number
of emails that make up the electronic submission (e.g. email 1 of 3,
email 2 of 3, email 3 of 3). Upon receipt of proposal, Proponents will
receive an email confirming that Manitoba has received the Proposal.
e),,While Manitoba allows for email submissions, the Proponent bears all
risk associated with submitting its Proposal by electronic submission,
including but not limited to delays in transmission between the
Proponent#s computer and Manitoba#s email system. Proposals determined
by Manitoba to have been received later than the deadline will not be
accepted.
** WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING PHYSICAL DELIVERIES OF BIDS AT THIS TIME
QUOTATION EVALUATION:
Generally the lowest overall price of an acceptable item(s) in
accordance with the terms & conditions of the RFQ will be awarded the
order.
Quotations will be evaluated based on suitability of unit offered
compared to the end users needs, product specifications, price,
delivery, quality of the bidder's performance in past awards and any
other terms & conditions indicated on this RFQ.
Suitability evaluation to be at Manitoba's sole discretion
Failure to provide adequate information to evaluate the item offered
may be cause for rejection of your quote by the Manitoba
Government(Manitoba)
PRODUCT OFFERED:
The product offered must meet the requirements and expectations for
it's intended use
If it is your intention to offer an item, which does not meet all the
specs/description as outlined, then you must indicate all intended
deviations or changes on the return quote.
QUALITY / ACCEPTABILITY:
Any product supplied must be new, unused, first quality.
All goods delivered are subject to inspection prior to delivery
acceptance. Signing of any delivery slip should not be construed as
acceptance of the product delivered. Manitoba reserves the right to
reject any product, after final inspection that does not meet the
specification or product description requested.
Manitoba reserves the right to reject any product supplied which, upon
inspection or use, is deemed by the using department to be
unacceptable for their intended use.
Products to be supplied as specified on the contract/purchase order.
Any substitutes shipped without prior written approval will be rejected
at time of delivery or held at shippers risk pending return instructions
Products rejected by the using department will be returned to the
Vendor for full credit or replacement product at no cost to Manitoba
or the contract may be cancelled.
DELIVERY:
F.O.B. DESTINATION, FREIGHT PREPAID DELIVERED TO:
Agriculture and Resource Development
Veterinary Diagnostic Services
545 University Crescent
Winnipeg MB R3T 5S6
(unit price include all necessary charges e.g. freight, insurance,
handling etc.)
If any charges are not included please explain in detail any/all charges
which will be extra to the unit prices quoted and will be charged on
the invoice.
INSPECTION:
Final inspection and acceptance or rejection of the goods will be made
promptly as practicable, but failure to inspect and accept or reject
goods promptly does not mean that the Manitoba Government has accepted
these goods. The Government of Manitoba reserves the right to inspect
the goods for up to 90 days after the date of delivery.
Partial acceptance of rejection of an order does not release the Bidder
from its responsibility to complete the order.
REGISTRATION/FORMS(IF APPLICABLE):
All dealer supplied forms that are required for the Department to
register/insure the unit in Manitoba must be fully completed and
provided immediately on delivery.
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.
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<(>
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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 Finance
Procurement Services Branch
2nd Floor - 270 Osborne Street N.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
General Inquiry Line
Ph: 204-945-6361
Fax: 204-945-1455
For all other general inquiries related to this tender opportunity<(>
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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.
The Bidder shall specify their standard invoice term:
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Is there any applicable discounts for early payment?
Yes _____ No _____ Initial __________
If Yes, please specify:
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Does your early payment clause appear on your invoice?
Yes _____ No _____ Initial __________
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.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ADDRESS:
Due to our computerised accounts payable system please advise if
your invoice address (accounts receivable) is the same as the address
for orders / quotes shown above
YES ____ or NO ______
If NO provide complete details i.e. box #, street address, city<(>,<)>
province, postal code, etc.
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MANITOBA'S RETAIL SALES TAX LICENSE:
Are you licensed by Manitoba Finance to collect and remit
Manitobas Retail Sales Tax
YES_____ or NO_____
If NO disregard the following paragraph.
MANITOBA'S RETAIL SALES TAX:
Is the product(s) offered subject to Manitobas 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:
Agriculture and Resource Development
Veterinary Diagnostic Services
545 University Crescent
Winnipeg MB R3T 5S6
Attn: Shannon Korosec Ph: 204 945-7185 fax 204 945-8062
TENDERS TO BE RETURNED TO:
**WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING BIDS VIA EMAIL AT THIS TIME**
Manitoba Central Services
Procurement and Supply Chain
6TH Floor, 252 Donald St
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2H8
bids@gov.mb.ca
