EF245-210766/A - SA & out of SA (Cat 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6) Furniture Purchase & Installation - ECCC (EF245-210766/A)

Trade Agreement: CETA / WTO-AGP / CPTPP / 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

This amendment 002 is raised for the following:

1) Respond to questions received during the period of solicitation. 2) In accordance with the answers, modify certain items in the tender

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AMENDMENT 001

This amendment 001 is raised for the following:

1) Respond to questions received during the period of solicitation. 2) In accordance with the answers, modify certain items in the tender

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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.

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

- Product Category 1 - Interconnecting Panels and Freestanding Systems;

- Product Category 2 - Freestanding Height Adjustable Desk/Table Products;

- Product Category 3 - Metal Filing and Storage Cabinets;

- Product Category 5 - Ancillary and Lighting Products

- Product Category 6 – Support Space – Collaborative Furniture

- This requirement also contains products that are NON-SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT.

2. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has a requirement for the purchase, delivery and installation of office furniture to it's Montreal offices according to a mandatory schedule (March 2021).

Delivery and installation dates must be respected, therefore, no other dates proposed can be accepted.

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.