21201-24-4586503 - Ethnocultural Hygiene Products

Ethnocultural Hygiene Products

This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada, Atlantic region.

Trade agreement: This procurement is not subject to any trade agreement.

Tendering procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid.

Competitive Procurement Strategy: lowest priced compliant bid.

Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business: This procurement is not subject to any set-asides for Indigenous Suppliers.

Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: This procurement is not subject to a Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement.

Security Requirements: This standing offer does not include security requirements.

Nature of Requirements:

The following is a summary of the statement of work for this requirement.

The Correctional Service Canada has a requirement to make available for purchase through the inmate purchasing program , inmate canteen and available for purchase by the institution, culturally appropriate hygiene products for ethnocultural offenders within our institutions.

Objectives: The Correctional Services of Canada recognizes the diversity of the offender population within our institutions and is seeking to expand its catalogue of products available through the inmate purchasing program, inmate canteen and available for purchase by the institution, to support the basic hygienic needs of its offenders.

Deliverables:

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Daily Skin Therapy Heals Softens Lotion – 13.5oz
ORS Olive Oil Creamy Aloe Shampoo 12.5oz
ORS Olive Oil Replenishment Conditioner 12.25 oz
Bump Patrol Cool Shave Gel 4oz
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula with/avec Vitamin E
Moisturizes Hydrate Cream soap 3.5oz
Cantu Men’s 3 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner & Bodywash 400ml
Afro Picks
African Gold Coconut Hair Oil 340g/12oz
Cantu Shea Butter Conditioner 400ml/13.5oz
Cantu Shea Butter Shampoo 400ml/13.5oz

Any conditions for participation of suppliers not specified in solicitation documentation: none.

Estimated quantity of commodity: see solicitation document statement of work and basis of payment.

Duration of Standing Offer and Time Frame for Delivery:
Period of the Standing Offer: The Work is to be performed during the period of February 1, 2024 to January 31, 2025 with the option to renew for one (1) additional one-year periods.

File Number: 21201-24-4586503

Contracting Authority: Jolaine Amos
Telephone number: 506-269-3787
E-mail: Jolaine.Amos@csc-scc.gc.ca

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