Consumer Protection And Government Services Tender

Manitoba Reference Number: Mb-mbpb-08z-00082 Issuing Department: *labour,consumer Protection & Government Services Date Issued: 24/09/2024 Issued By: *cnsmprtgovsv Telephone: Only Authorized Deep Freeze Resellers Will Be Accepted. No Substitutions Allowed. Quotes Must Be Submitted On The Government Of Manitoba Form Downloaded From Merx And Completed In Its Entirety. Quotes From Vendors Will Be Disqualifed If The Vendor's Name Is Not Listed On The Merx Detailed Tracking Report And/or Do Not Submit Quotes On The Proper Form. Vendor Shall Not Alter Any Information On The Form. Additional Information/explanation/clarification From Vendor Should Be Provided On An Additional Sheet. Any Addendum Posted Relating To This Request For Quote Must Be Acknowledged In The Submission Document. Indigenous Procurement Initiative: Manitoba Is Committed To Community Economic Development As A Key Component Of Manitoba's 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. The Objective Of The Ipi Is To Increase The Participation Of Indigenous Business 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: Part Of The Ipi Is The Establishment Of An Indigenous Business Directory Which Can Be A Valuable Networking Tool. This Directory Is A List Of Canadian Indigenous Businesses (including Non-profit Organizations And Economic Development Corporations) That Have Self-declared As An Indigenous Business. For More Information About The Indigenous Business Directory And The Indigenous Procurement Initiative Go To: Http://www.gov.mb.ca/mit/psb/api/ab_proc.html _________________________________________________________________________ Item Qty Description Delivery No. Date ======================================================== Item 10 02/12/2024 3.000 Years Gsin: Jx703material: 50002732 Computer Software Maintenance Contract Charges, Yearly Billing: Deep Freeze Ent Na Maintenance Renewal 3yr Part# Dfe0.na1la.mr3.e06.sn Start Date: 1-dec-2024 Qty. 215 ======================================================== This Rfq Shall Result In A One-year Fixed Term Between Manitoba And The Contractor With The Option To Extend For One (1) Additional Period Of Twelve (12) Months. Manitoba Reserves The Right To Extend The Usage Of The Agreement To The Public Sector Organizations (psos) In Accordance With This Rfq. Manitoba May Add Or Modify The Number Of Units Required. Such Additions, Removals, Or Changes Will Be Provided To The Vendor. Submission Terms And Conditions The Bid Must Be Signed By A Representative Of The Bidder With The Authority To Bind The Bidder. The Name And Title Of The Representative Signing The Bid Should Also Be Printed Below Their Signature. Bids Must Be Received At The Submission Address As Set Out On The Title Page Of This Rfq By No Later Than The Submission Deadline. Manitoba May Extend The Submission Deadline By Issuing An Addendum At Any Time Prior To The Submission Deadline Or Prior To The Date And Time Previously Specified In Any Addendum Extending The Submission Deadline. It Is Solely The Bidder's Responsibility To Ensure That Their Bid And All Attachments Are Received At The Submission Address Prior To The Submission Deadline. Bidders To Commit To The Minimum Tender Validity Period Of 60 Days. Bidder To Indicate If Tender Validity Is More Than 60 Days. The Contract Start Date Is Subject To Change And Any Changes Would Be Communicated To The Successful Bidder. Submission Terms And Conditions The Bid Must Be Signed By A Representative Of The Bidder With The Authority To Bind The Bidder. The Name And Title Of The Representative Signing The Bid Should Also Be Printed Below Their Signature. Bids Must Be Received At The Submission Address As Set Out On The Title Page Of This Rfq By No Later Than The Submission Deadline. Manitoba May Extend The Submission Deadline By Issuing An Addendum At Any Time Prior To The Submission Deadline Or Prior To The Date And Time Previously Specified In Any Addendum Extending The Submission Deadline. It Is Solely The Bidder's Responsibility To Ensure That Their Bid And All Attachments Are Received At The Submission Address Prior To The Submission Deadline. Bidders To Commit To The Minimum Tender Validity Period Of 60 Days. Bidder To Indicate If Tender Validity Is More Than 60 Days. The Contract Start Date Is Subject To Change And Any Changes Would Be Communicated To The Successful Bidder. Vendor's Email Address: (if Available) _______________________ Submission Methods A) Bids May Only Be Submitted Electronically Through Www.merx.com. B) The Bidder Will Be Required To Register A User Profile With The Online Procurement Service Provider. The Submission Procedures Set Out In The Online Procurement Service Provider Website Shall Apply, Including Those With Respect To Amendment Acknowledgements. C) Bids Submitted By Facsimile Transmission (fax) Or Electronic Mail (e-mail) Are Not Permitted And Will Not Be Considered. Inquiries A) All Inquiries Related To This Rfq Must Be Directed, In Writing, On Or Before The 4th Calendar Day Before The Submission Deadline To: E-mail: Dtspurchasingandrenewals@gov.mb.ca Email Subject: Rfq#08m0030011 Name: Deep Freeze B) Inquires Should Be Received No Later Than Four (4) Days Before Submission Deadline. If An Inquiry Is Received Later Than That Inquiry Deadline Date, Manitoba May Respond But Is Not Obligated To Provide A Response. C) If A Bidder Has Sent An Inquiry And Has Not Received Any Acknowledgement, The Bidder Should Follow Up With Manitoba. In Any Event, Manitoba Is Not Responsible If A Bidder's Inquiry Does Not Reach Manitoba By The Requisite Date Shown Above. D) Only Information Provided In Writing By The Manitoba Contact Above Will Be Binding On Manitoba. Information Provided Verbally Will Not Be Binding On Manitoba. E) If Manitoba, In Its Sole Discretion, Determines That An Inquiry Will Be Of Interest To All Bidders, It Will Be Communicated In Writing To All Bidders. The Source Of The Inquiry Will Be Kept Confidential. F) If A Bidder Requires Additional Information Or Explanation Concerning Any Lack Of Clarity, Apparent Error, Ambiguity, Or Possible Conflict In General Terms And Conditions, The Bidder Shall Inquire Of Manitoba, Before The Deadline For Inquiries. Manitoba Will Review Such Inquiries And Communicate Any Subsequent Clarifications To The Agreement Via Addendum. Any Addendum Posted Relating To This Request For Quote Must Be Acknowledged By Bidder In The Submission Document. Amendment Or Withdrawal Of Bid Bidders May Amend Bids Submitted In Response To This Rfq Prior To The Submission Deadline By Submitting An Amendment Clearly Identifying The Change Or By Submitting A New Bid That Clearly Indicates That It Is To Replace The Bid Previously Submitted By The Bidder. Bidders May Withdraw A Bid By Submitting A Request To Withdraw In Writing To Manitoba By No Later Than The Submission Deadline. All Amendments To, Or Requests To Withdraw, A Submitted Bid Must Be In Writing Submitted To Manitoba At The Submission Address. All Such Amendments Or Requests Must Be Signed By The Bidder Or An Authorized Representative Of The Bidder Who Has The Authority To Bind The Bidder. Any Amendment Or Request To Withdraw Received After The Submission Deadline Will Not Be Accepted. It Is Solely The Bidder's Responsibility To Ensure That Any Amendment Or Request To Withdraw Is Received At The Submission Address Prior To The Submission Deadline. Right To Reissue Rfq Manitoba Reserves The Right To Reissue The Rfq Where, In Manitoba's Sole Opinion, None Of The Bids Submitted In Response To The Rfq Warrant Acceptance Or Where It Would Not Be In The Best Interests Of Manitoba To Accept Any Of The Bids. Costs Incurred In The 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. Goods And Services Tax Manitoba Certifies That The Fees Payable To The Vendor For The Work Being Provided Pursuant To The Contract Are Being Purchased With Crown Funds For The Benefit Of The Government Of Manitoba And Are Therefore Not Subject To The Payment Of The Federal Goods And Services Tax (gst). Manitoba's Gst Number Is R107863847. The Vendor Warrants That The Gst Shall Not Be Included In Any Invoice Provided Or Claim For Payment Made Under The Contract. Proposed Delivery Address: Consumer Protection And Government Service Digital And Technology Solutions 1000-215 Garry Street Winnipeg Mb R3c 3p3 Tenders To Be Returned To: Submission: Merx.com Submission Address: Www.merx.com