5A226-202461/A - Rental services for generators - Rapid Lake (5A226-202461/A)

Trade Agreement: NONE Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements:

AMENDMENT 001

The purpose of this amendment is to publish a clarification regarding the strategy for aboriginal business set-asides.

This procurement has been set aside under the federal government's Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business (PSAB). In order to be considered, a supplier must certify that it qualifies as an Aboriginal business as defined under PSAB and that it will comply with all requirements of PSAB.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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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.

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DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), for Aboriginal Services Canada (ASC), is issuing this request for a Regional Individual Standing Offer (RISO) to supply, as and when needed, rental services for emergency generators for the Indigenous community of Barriere Lake located in Rapid Lake, Quebec.

One standing offer could be put in place as part of this process.

This procurement is set aside under the federal government Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business. For more information on Aboriginal business requirements of the Set-aside Program for Aboriginal Business, refer to Annex 9.4 of the Supply Manual.

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Period of standing offer: Base period of 2 years + 1 option period of one year.

Delivery Date: As per call-ups.

Delivery location: Barriere Lake Community, Rapid Lake, QC.

Quantiy: As per call-ups. No minimum quantities will be guaranteed.

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Procurement Business Number (PBN):

A PBN will be required for standing offer award. It is not required to send an offer. If you do not have a PBN or if you are not registered to Canada?s Supplier Registration Information (SRI), please send an email to

osmeclient@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

or call the Info line at 1-800-811-1148 to initiate this process in order to provide a valid PBN with your offer

Refer to the following site for more information: https://srisupplier.contractscanada.gc.ca/

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PWGSC provides procurement services to the public in both official languages. 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.