EF932-203232/A - ESDC - Category 1a&1b (EF932-203232/A)

Trade Agreement: CETA / WTO-AGP / CPTPP / NAFTA / CFTA / FTAs with Peru / Colombia / Panama / Korea Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements:

AMENDMENT 002

The purpose of this amendment is the following:

1) Extend the closing date of the Request for Proposal. 2) To post a question and answer. 3) To attach amended plans.

----------------------------------------------- AMENDMENT 001

The purpose of this amendment is the following:

1) To post questions and answers. 2) To attach amended plans. -----------------------------------------------

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUPPLIERS RE. BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary measures are being taken on-site at the Québec Region Bid Receiving Unit to encourage social distancing. The health and safety of staff and suppliers remains our top priority.

Suppliers are required to submit bids electronically using the Canada Post epost Connect application for the subject bid solicitation. This service allows suppliers to submit bids, offers and arrangements electronically to PWGSC Bid Receiving Units. This online service enables the electronic transfer of large files up to Protected B level.

Faxed and hard copy (submitted in person or via mail/courier) bids will not be accepted for the subject bid solicitation.

Given current circumstances and network limitations, some active procurements may be delayed. To stay up to date on the status of specific procurements, please consult Buysandsell.gc.ca.

--------------------------------------- 1. This NPP is issued pursuant to PWGSC Supply Arrangement (SA) # E60PQ-140003/C and covers a requirement from the following Product Category of the SA:

- Product Category 1 - Interconnecting Panels and Freestanding Systems; - This requirement also contains products that are NON-SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT.

2. ESDC (Employment and Social Development Canada) has a requirement for the purchase, delivery and installation of office furniture to the Ground Floor, 333 Jean Paul Hogue, St-Jérôme, QC J7V 7A5 in 2 phases: Phase 1 (Service Canada Zone) October 5, 2020 and Phase 2 (Administrative Zone) January 25, 2021.

3. This NPP covers a requirement to be solicited amongst the General Stream of Suppliers (SA holders).

4. This requirement is subject to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the Canada-Columbia Free Trade Agreement, the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement, the Canada-Chili Free Trade Agreement, Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement and Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement and the World Trade Organization-Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP).

5. The bid solicitation is also open to suppliers who are not Supply Arrangement (SA) holders.

In order for new suppliers to bid on this solicitation, the new supplier must first qualify for a SA.

The process to qualify for a SA is detailed in RFSA # E60PQ-140003/B and can be found on the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS - https://buyandsell.gc.ca/procurement-data/tenders).

Canada is not required to delay the award of a resulting contract pending the evaluation of an arrangement and issuance of a SA by the PWGSC Supply Arrangement Authority.

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.