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Details: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (rcmp) Intends To Retain A Contractor To Provide Construction Services To Build A New Detachment On Newly Purchased Land. The New Land Is Located At 216 David Brown Way, Princeton, Bc V0x 1w0. The New Building Will Be 1185 M2 And Have Various Levels Of Security Requirements Integrated Into The Design. These Requirements Will Require Specific Security Expertise And Collaboration With The Client Subject Matter Experts. Upon Completion And Occupancy Of The New Building, The Existing Detachment Located At 200 Highway 3 E, Princeton, Bc, V0x 1w0, Will Be Demolished And The Surrounding Property Will Be Restored For Future Use By The Province Of Bc. The Contractor Must Perform And Complete The Work By December 18, 2026 From The Date Of Contract Award. Basis Of Selection: This Is A Two Phase Selection Process. Bidders Responding To This Itt Are To Submit A Bid In Two Phases. Phase One Bids Cover Only The Qualifications And Experience Of The Bidders, Refer To Si05 ‘submission Of Bid’. Following Evaluation Of Phase One Bids, Bidders Are Advised Of Their Competitive Standing And Responsive Phase One Bidders Will Be Invited To Submit A Phase Two Bid. Phase Two Bids Cover The Pricing. A Combination Of The Phase One And Phase Two Submissions Constitutes The Final Bid. Tenders Must Be Submitted To The Rcmp Bid Receiving Unit By Email To: E_pacific_bids@rcmp-grc.gc.ca Refer To The Attached Tender Documents To Obtain Further Information. Canada Retains The Right To Negotiate With Any Supplier On Any Procurement. Documents May Be Submitted In Either Official Language Of Canada. Procuring Office: Alice Weng Procurement & Contracting Unit E Division Rcmp 909-14200 Green Timbers Way, Surrey, Bc V3t 6p3 Ph: 236-334-1449 Email: Alice.weng@rcmp-grc.gc.ca Canada Will Make Available Notices Of Proposed Procurement (npp), Bid Solicitations And Related Documents For Download Through The Government Electronic Tendering Service (gets) At Https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities . Canada Is Not Responsible And Will Not Assume Any Liabilities Whatsoever For The Information Found On Websites Of Third Parties. In The Event An Npp, Bid Solicitation Or Related Documentation Would Be Amended, Canada Will Not Be Sending Notifications. Canada Will Post All Amendments, Including Significant Enquiries Received And Their Replies, Using Gets. It Is The Sole Responsibility Of The Bidder To Regularly Consult Gets For The Most Up-to-date Information. Canada Will Not Be Liable For Any Oversight On The Bidder's Part Nor For Notification Services Offered By A Third Party. The Rcmp Has Adopted The Ineligibility And Suspension Policy Administered By Public Services And Procurement Canada. As A Result, The Supplier Integrity And Compliance Provisions Are Being Applied In Rcmp Contracting Activities As Outlined In This Solicitation. Indigenous Procurement: The Federal Indigenous Business Directory (ibd) Is An Online Resource For All Levels Of Government And The Private Sector To Identify Indigenous Business Capacity. Having A Business Profile In The Ibd Will Increase Your Company’s Visibility And May Provide Additional Business. A Profile In The Ibd Can Also Allow You To Compete For Federal Government Contracts That Are Set-aside For Indigenous Businesses Through The Procurement Strategy For Indigenous Businesses. For More Information And To Review Eligibility Criteria And Register, Visit: Www.canada.ca/indigenousbusinessdirectory.

Description: Tsl Ta2375, Tpl - Dc, Red Willow Bonus Bid/scale-based Take Notice That, Pursuant To Section 20 Of The Forest Act, Timber Sale Licence Ta2375 Is Being Offered For Sale By The Bc Timber Sales Peace-liard Business Area. Tenders Will Only Be Accepted From Individuals Or Corporations Registered As A Bc Timber Sales Enterprise In Category Category 1 (market) & Category 4 (value-added) Under The Bc Timber Sales Regulation. Questions & Answers Official Contact Name: Jason Smith All Questions Related To This Timber Sale Licence Must Be Submitted In Writing Only To The Official Contact At The Following Email Address: Tpl.timberauctions@gov.bc.ca. The Deadline For Receiving Questions Is 9:30 Am (pst) On July 23, 2025. If Questions Are Received, A Question & Answer Document Will Be Posted To Bc Bid By 1:30 Pm (pst) On July 30, 2025. Closing Date: August 6, 2025 At 9:30 Am (pst) No Public Attendance At Tender Opening. Closing Location: Applications Will Be Accepted By The Timber Sales Manager, Peace-liard Timber Sales Office, At: 9000 – 17th St., Dawson Creek, Bc, V1g 4a4 Geographic Location: Red Willow Total Estimated Timber Sale Volume: 22,765m3, More Or Less Estimated Area: 98.10 Ha. Estimated Species: Lodgepole Pine (lo) 21,130m³(93%), Spruce (sp) 1,358m³(6%), Aspen (at) 277m³(1%), More Or Less. The Preceding Volume And Species Estimates Are Based On Samples From A Full Cruise. Please See Tender Package For Additional Detail. Bidders Are Strongly Advised To Conduct A Thorough Field Review Of The Licence Area To Verify Timber Volume And Grade Estimates. Licence Term: 22 Months Upset Stumpage Rate: $32.28/m³. The Upset Stumpage Rate Was Determined In Accordance With The Interior Appraisal Manual And Applicable To Coniferous Sawlog Grades. The Successful Applicant Will Be Required To Implement And Conform To The Bc Timber Sales Environmental Management System And This Tsl Also Conforms To The Standards Of The Following Forest Management Certification System: Sustainable Forestry Initiative. Be Aware That Bcts Has Made Changes To Its Ems And Sfm Programs To Meet The Updated 2022 Sustainable Forestry Initiative (sfi) Forest Management Standard. Changes Impacting Bcts Clients Include New Training Requirements (table 008-1, 0008-1a, Tailgate Training, Sfi Awareness Documents, And New Indigenous Rights Awareness Information). In Addition, Note Changes To Ems/sfm Environmental Field Procedures And Incident Reporting Procedures Which Occurred June 1, 2022. Supervisors And Workers Will Need To Get Familiar With These Changes Prior To Commencement Of Operations. These Documents Are Posted On Our External Ems/sfm Website At Bc Timber Sales - Business Area Environmental Management System (ems) And Sustainable Forest Management (sfm) - Province Of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca). More Information On Sfi Available At Https://forests.org/. All Individuals, Corporations Or Partnerships Who Provide Direction To Workers Or Contractors Who Work Or Operate On Tsl Area(s) Will Be Required To Be Certified As Safe Companies, Endorsed By The Bc Forest Safety Council As New Entrants, Or Certified Under A Safety Certification Scheme Recognized By The Bc Forest Safety Council Or Bc Timber Sales, Or Work For An Employer That Is So Certified Or Endorsed. Please Also Refer To The Following Website For More Information: Https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/bc-timber-sales/safety. On July 8, 2022 The Provincial Public Health Officer (pho) Signed An Order Under The Public Health Act (update To Earlier Orders) Regarding The Management Of Industrial Camps To Prevent And Control The Risk Of Transmission Of Communicable Diseases, Including Sars-cov-2. The Ministry Of Health Has Prepared A Guidance Document For Employers And Operators Of Natural Resource Sector Work Camps, Titled: Industrial Camps And Communicable Diseases Guidelines - Guidance For Workers, Contractors, And Employers In The Agricultural, Forestry, And Natural Resource Sectors On Implementing The Provincial Health Officer Industrial Camps Order- July 8, 2022.. A Copy Of This Guidance Is Available At The Following Weblink: Https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/covid-19/guidance_all_sector_work_camps.pdf Additional Information Is Available On The Office Of The Provincial Health Officer Weblink: Https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/current-health-issues/covid-19-novel-coronavirus Applicants Are Encouraged To Confirm The Status Of Their Bcts Enterprise Registration To Ensure They Are Eligible To Apply For This Timber Sale Licence Prior To Submitting A Tender. Please Contact The Bc Timber Sales Peace-liard Business Area If You Are Unsure Of Your Eligibility To Submit A Tender. All Tender Information Provided For This Tsl Is Subject To Change. Any Changes Will Be Posted On This Site Before The Closing Date Of The Auction. It Is The Applicant’s Responsibility To Revisit This Site To Stay Abreast Of Any Changes That May Affect Their Bid.

Description: Job: Cert-in -audit In Bcpl's Officials Website.

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Details: No Totals Required. This Procurement Is Subject To The Provisions Of The Canadian Free Trade Agreement, The Canada-european Union Comprehensive Economic And Trade Agreement, The Agreement On Government Procurement Under The World Trade Organization And The Comprehensive And Progressive Agreement For Trans-pacific Partnership. This Is A Tender Notice Only. In Order To Submit A Bid, You Must Obtain Official Tender Documents From The New Brunswick Opportunities Network, Another Authorized Tendering Service Or As Indicated In The Tender Notice. Instructions For Bid Submission 1. Bids Will Only Be Accepted By Electronic Transmission As Follows: A. By E-bidding Through Nbon (when E-bidding Is Possible); Or B. By Fax To: (506) 444-4200 (fax To Dedicated Mailbox). Note: Proposals In Response To A Request For Proposals (rfp) Will Not Be Accepted By Fax; Or C. By Email To Nbbids@snb.ca Or Soumissionsnb@snb.ca (do Not Submit Bids To Any Other Email). Click Here Instructions For Bid Submission By Email For Important Instructions On How To Submit Bids By Email. D. Please Refrain From Submitting Your Bid Through Multiple Electronic Channels To Avoid Duplicate Bids. 2. All Bids Must Be Properly Signed By An Authorized Person. A. For Bids Submitted By Email Or Fax: Typed Signatures (in Any Font) That Are Not On The Bid Itself (i.e. In The Body Of The Email Or On The Fax Cover Sheet) Will Not Be Accepted. 3. All Bids Must Be Legible, Properly Completed And Contain The Proper Solicitation Number. 4. The Proponent Is Solely Responsible For Ensuring That The Bid Submission In Its Entirety, Including All Attachments, Is Received Before Closing Date And Time As Indicated On The Solicitation Documents. A. The Proponent Bears All Risk Associated With Delivering Its Bid By Electronic Submission, Including But Not Limited To Delays In Transmission Between The Proponent's Computer And The Province's Electronic Mail System, Nbon Or Fax. B. The Date And Time Of Official Receipt Of The Bid Will Be The Time Of Receipt Recorded In The Nbon System (for E-bids) Or The Time Of Receipt In The Province's Electronic Mail System (for Fax And Email Bid Submissions). 5. All Bids Must Be Stated In Canadian Funds. Sales Taxes Should Not Be Included In The Unit, Extended Or Total Prices. 6. All Tenders Must Be Ddp (delivery Duty Paid), Per Incoterms 2020 Ddp. The Seller Bears All Costs And Risks Until The Goods Are Delivered To The Buyer At The Named Place Of Destination, Ready For Unloading, And Cleared For Import, Including All Duties And Taxes. 7. This Invitation Is Being Conducted Under The Provisions Of The Procurement Act And Regulation 2014-93 As Of The Date Of The Issuance Of The Invitation. Questions: Written Questions Relating To This Opportunity May Be Submitted To The Address Provided Below Via Email By Clicking On Questions. Please Be Sure To Include The Solicitation/tender Number In The Subject Line. Email Address: Bidquestionssoumissions@snb.ca Note: This Email Account Is Strictly For The Receipt Of Questions On Open Opportunities. This Email Is Not For The Submission Of Bids. Excluded Jurisdictions 1. In Accordance With Section 162.1 Of Regulation 2014-93 Under The Procurement Act, Us Bids For This Solicitation May Be Refused At The Sole Discretion Of The Government Of New Brunswick. Refused Bids Will Not Be Returned And There Will Be No Further Notification To Refused Bidders. 2. For The Purpose Of This Section: 2.1 "us Bid" Means A Bid Submission From: A) A Us Entity, Or B) A Joint Venture, Syndicate, Partnership Or Other Business Combination Or Cooperative Arrangement In Combination With A Us Entity That Is Submitted From A Place Of Business Within The United States Of America. 2.2 "us Entity" Means A) A Business Or Professional Organization, Including Without Limitation A Corporation, Partnership, Joint Venture, Professional Corporation, Limited Liability Company, Sole Proprietorship, Trust Or Association Or Other Commercial Organization, That Is Created, Established, Formed Or Incorporated In Any Jurisdiction In The United States Of America; And B) Any Entity That Is Owned Or Controlled By An Entity Listed In Paragraph 2.2(a); And 2.3 "place Of Business" Means An Establishment Where A Vendor Or Manufacturer Conducts Activities On A Permanent Basis, Is Clearly Identified By Name And Is Accessible During Normal Business Hours. Tariffs Price Adjustments Suppliers Should Prepare Bid Submissions Based On Information And Costs Known At The Time Of Submission. If The Price Of Any Goods Included Within This Solicitation Is Affected By New, Previously Undisclosed Tariffs Or Duties Implemented After The Bid Submission Period Has Closed, The Awarded Supplier(s) May Request A Price Increase From The Government Of New Brunswick (gnb) To Offset The Increased Costs (a "tariff Price Adjustment") As Outlined In This Section. Before Requesting A Tariff Price Adjustment From Gnb, Suppliers Should First Seek Refund Or Relief From Applicable Federal And Provincial/territorial Government Applicable Tariff Relief Programs. If The Supplier Is Unable To Obtain Financial Relief Or Support From Federal And/or Provincial/territorial Governments, Suppliers May Request A Tariff Price Adjustment From Gnb For The Affected Goods, After Providing Sufficient Evidence That Financial Relief Or Support Was Denied. Suppliers Must Substantiate Any Tariff Price Adjustment Request With Supporting Information And Documentation Satisfactory To Gnb In Its Sole Discretion, Including But Not Limited To: 1) A Detailed Description Of The Goods On Which A Price Increase Is Sought, The Associated Hs Codes, And The Applicable Tariffs; 2) Detailed Breakdown Of How Tariffs Have Impacted The Supplier's Operations And/or Supply Chain, Including Raw Materials, Production, And Shipping; 3) A Cost Comparison Before And After The Tariffs, Showing How They Directly Impact The Supplier's Pricing, And The Supplier's Plans To Mitigate Cost Pressures; 4) Evidence Demonstrating The Supplier's Inability To Source The Goods Or Substitutes From Non-us Suppliers, Or Other Factors Preventing The Sourcing Of The Goods Or Substitutes From Non-us Suppliers (e.g., Contractual Obligations); And 5) Any Supportive Or Corroborative Information, Such As Communications From The Supplier's Supply Chain Or Logistics Partners, Which Confirms The Impact Of Tariffs On The Supplier's Costs. Requests For Tariff Price Adjustments Should Be Sent To The Contact Person On The Purchase Order Or Contract. Acceptance Of Any Price Increase Is Solely At The Government Of New Brunswick's Discretion, And Subject To Any Conditions Imposed At The Time Of Approval. All Bids Will Be Deemed To Have Been Submitted In Contemplation Of The Above Noted Potential Adjustments To Price. By Submitting A Bid, Each Supplier Acknowledges That The Other Suppliers Who Have Submitted Bids May Obtain A Tariff Price Adjustment In Accordance With The Requirements Noted Above, And Waives Any Claim, Action Or Proceeding Against Gnb Relating To A Tariff Price Adjustment To Any Contract Arising From This Solicitation. A Bidder Must Obtain Official Solicitation Documents From A Distribution Service, Authorized By The Minister Of Service New Brunswick, In Order To Submit A Bid. The Current Authorized Distribution Services Are The New Brunswick Opportunities Network (nbon) (operated By Service New Brunswick, Province Of Nb), Bidsalert (operated By Tendering Publications Ltd.) And Merx (operated By Mediagrif Interactive Technologies). Bids Should Be Submitted On The Official Bid Documents Obtained From These Authorized Distribution Services. The Atlantic Provinces Standard Terms & Conditions For Goods And Services Apply To This Procurement And Are Considered To Be Incorporated Into This Document. By Submitting A Bid, You Agree And Accept These Terms And Conditions. Current "atlantic Provinces Standard Terms And Conditions" Are Available On The New Brunswick Opportunities Network, The Council Of Atlantic Premiers' Website Or From An Authorized Service Provider. Solicitation Documents Will Be Provided In Either Of The Province Of New Brunswick's Two Official Languages; English Or French Upon Request. The Province Of New Brunswick Reserves The Right To Negotiate Pricing, Value Added And Other Savings Opportunities With The Successful Proponent At Time Of Award And Throughout The Contract. All Suppliers Engaged To Deliver Services On Behalf Of The Government Of New Brunswick Must Ensure Compliance With The Official Languages Act In The Delivery Of Those Services. For More Information, Please Refer To The Official Languages Act. All Discounts Quoted Will Be Considered To Be Without Limitations. Under Canadian Law (and International Agreements), Your Bid Must Arrive Separately And Independently, Without Conspiracy, Collusion Or Fraud; See Http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/home For Further Information. Award Of Contracts: No Contract Shall Be Awarded And No Payment Shall Be Made To A Vendor Unless Authorized By The Minister Or His Delegates. The Minister May Make An Award To The Preferred Vendor Conditional On The Negotiation And Acceptance Of A Detailed Contract Between The Province And The Vendor. In Such Cases, Should The Detailed Contract Negotiations Not Be Completed In A Reasonable Period Of Time, The Province Reserves The Right To Discontinue Negotiations With The Vendor And Subsequently Enter Into Negotiations With The Second Preferred Vendor. Pay Equity Does Your Organization Have 50 Or More Employees? The Government Of New Brunswick Is Committed To Encouraging And Incentivizing The Adoption Of Pay Equity By Employers Doing Business With Government. Prior To The Award Of Procurements For Goods And Services Valued Over $1,000,000, Suppliers, With Fifty (50) Or More Employees Will Be Required To Complete The Pay Equity Learning Module Developed By The Women's Equality Branch. Suppliers Should Provide A Copy Of Their Certificate Of Completion With Their Bid Submission. To Complete The Online Module And Obtain Your Certificate, Please Visit Www.gnb.ca/payequity. For Questions, Please Contact The Pay Equity Bureau Toll Free: (877) 253-0266 Or By Email: Peb-bes@gnb.ca. No Right Or Duty, In Whole Or In Part, Of The Vendor Under A Contract Issued May Be Assigned Or Delegated Without The Prior Consent Of The Strategic Procurement Branch. Unless Indicated Otherwise In This Tender Notice Or Attached Documents, All Prices Must Be Extended And Totalled. All Suppliers Engaged To Deliver Goods Or Services To The Government Of New Brunswick Must Ensure Compliance With The Designated Materials Regulation In The Provision Or Delivery Of Those Goods Obligated Under That Regulation. Please Refer To Recycle Nb's Website And The Designated Materials Regulation For Specifics. Direct Deposit The Province Of New Brunswick Uses Direct Deposit As The Standard Method Of Issuing Payments. Suppliers Are Required To Provide Bank Account Information And An Email Address For The Notice Of Remittance. Please Send The Completed Direct Deposit Form To Service New Brunswick (e-mail Address And Mailing Address Are Indicated On The Form). Please Click On The Link Below To View The Direct Deposit Form. Https://www2.snb.ca/content/dam/snb/procurement/directdepositvirementdirect.pdf Payment Of Invoices Payment Of Invoices Is The Responsibility Of The Department Or Organization To Whom The Goods Are Shipped Or Services Are Supplied. Where The Estimated Value Of The Goods Or Services To Be Procured Is Below The Lowest Applicable Threshold Value Of Any Relevant Trade Agreement, Service New Brunswick Reserves The Right To Give Preferential Treatment To A Prospective Supplier From New Brunswick. Should This Right Be Exercised, The Following Order Of Priority Will Apply: A) Firstly, New Brunswick Manufacturers If The Goods To Be Procured Are Manufactured In New Brunswick; And B) Secondly, New Brunswick Vendors. When Bid Submissions Are Evaluated On Price: - Applicability Of The Preferences Will Be Determined Based On The Price Differential Between The Lowest-priced Acceptable Bid And The Bid Receiving The Preferential Treatment. - The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Supplier Preference May Be Applied Will Be Limited To 10%. When The Lowest-priced Acceptable Bid Before Preferential Treatment Is Applied Is A New Brunswick Vendor, The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Manufacturer Preference Will Be Applied Will Be Limited To 5%. - The Preferential Treatment Will Be Applied By Making The Award To The Nb Supplier. When Bid Submissions Are Evaluated On A Point System: - Applicability Of The Preferences Will Be Determined Based On The Price Differential Between The Pricing Component Of The Highest Scoring Acceptable Bid Submission And The Pricing Component Of The Bid(s) Receiving The Preferential Treatment. - The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Supplier Preference May Be Applied Will Be Limited To 10%. When The Highest Scoring Acceptable Bid Submission Before Preferential Treatment Is Applied Is A New Brunswick Vendor, The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Manufacturer Preference Will Be Applied Will Be Limited To 5%. - The Preferential Treatment Will Be Applied By Allotting A Maximum Of An Additional 5% Of The Total Possible Points To New Brunswick Manufacturers' Total Scores And 4% To Nb Vendors' Total Scores. If No Bid From A New Brunswick Manufacturer Has Been Retained For Preferential Treatment, New Brunswick Vendors May Receive A Maximum Of An Additional 5% Of The Total Possible Points Rather Than 4%. The Decision To Apply A Preference Will Be At The Sole Discretion Of Service New Brunswick. To Be Eligible, Suppliers Must Meet The Definition Of Nb Supplier As Identified By The Regulation Under The Procurement Act. Nb Manufacturers Should Indicate In Their Bid That They Are A Nb Manufacturer To Be Considered For The Nb Manufacturer Preference.

Details: Defence Construction Canada (dcc) – Project No. Hx700502_84903 – Netless, Smooth Sided, Suspended Marine Fenders, Cfb Halifax, Ns The Work Includes, But Is Not Necessarily Limited To, The Supply Of Labour, Material, Supervision, And Equipment Necessary For The Supply And Unpacking Of Sling Type, Smooth Sided, High-energy Absorbing, Foam Filled, Off The Shelf, Commercial, Suspended Marine Fenders, Cfb Halifax, Ns The Estimated Cost For This Opportunity Is In The Range Of $321,700.00 The Goods Must Be Delivered No Later Than 112 Calendar Days After Notification Of Contract Award. Questions Regarding This Solicitation Are To Be Directed Only To The Point Of Contact Identified In This Advertisement. Bidders Who Address Their Questions To Anyone Other Than The Point Of Contact During The Solicitation Period May, For That Reason Alone, Be Disqualified. Please Note That The Preliminary Tender Results For This Project Will Be Available On Merx. Bidders Can Obtain Contract Award Results From The Dcc Website At Https://www.dcc-cdc.gc.ca/industry/contract-activity.

Details: D4. Scope Of Services D4.1 The Services Required Under This Contract Shall Consist Of The Renovation Of Two Lab Spaces For Environmental Standards At The Newpcc In Accordance With The Following: (a) Pre-design; (b) Schematic Design Phase; (c) Detailed Design And Specification Development; (d) Contract Document Preparation; (e) Tender Phase; (f) Contract Administration; And (g) Post Construction Services D4.1.1 Pre-design (a) Environmental Standards Has Prepared Work Flow Diagrams For The Current Layout Of The Lab And Lab Techs; (b) The Consultant Shall: (i) Visit The Site To Undertake Detailed Investigations And Audit Existing Conditions; (ii) Review The Prepared Work Flow Diagrams And Meet With Project Stakeholders To Review The Work Flow Diagrams And Needs Of The Lab Staff And Gather Any Additional Information; (iii) Prepare Minutes Of All Meetings With Stakeholders Complete With Clear, Actionable Items And Submit To The Project Coordinator For Distribution To The Stakeholders Within 72 Hours; (iv) Prepare And Verify With Project Stakeholders The Furniture, Fixtures, And Equipment Needs Of The Lab; (v) Prepare A Preliminary Layout Of New Workstation Locations To Improve Workflows And Promote The Efficient Use Of The Available Space; (vi) Evaluate Existing Fume Hoods And Ducting For Operation, Location And Possible Replacement; (vii) Review Of Existing Electrical Circuits And Panels; (viii) Review Of Existing Telecommunications And It Connections; (ix) Assist Environmental Standards With Developing A Relocation Plan For Staff That Will Need To Be Relocated During The Renovations; (x) Update Construction Sequence And Schedule For Each Of The Two Lab Spaces. D4.1.2 Schematic Design Phase (a) Definition: The Schematic Design Phase Is When Environmental Standard’s Requirements And Desires, Defined In The Pre-design Phase, Are Resolved Into Physical, Architectural Form. The Consultant Shall Develop A Schematic Design For The Lab Redevelopment And Environmental Standards Will Review And Authorize The Continuation Of The Design Development. (b) The Consultant Shall: (i) Prepare And Present A Report To The Stakeholders; (ii) Prepare A Class 3 Cost Estimate; (iii) Update Report Based On Comments From Stakeholders. D4.1.3 Detailed Design And Specification Development Phase (a) Shall Commence After The Consultant Receives Direction From The Project Coordinator; (b) The Consultant Shall: (i) Coordinate Services Of All Subconsultants As Applicable; (ii) Schedule, Chair And Minute Bi-weekly Minutes With The Design Team, Project Coordinator And Environmental Standards Stakeholders. Submit The Minutes Of All Meetings With Clear Actionable Items To The Project Coordinator For Distribution To The Stakeholders Within 72 Hours Of The Meeting; (iii) Identify All Permits Necessary For Demolition And Construction; (iv) Provide An Electronic Document Submission Of Review Drawings And Specifications At 50% And 90% For Review And Approval By Environmental Standards; (v) Provide A Formal Presentation To The Stakeholders At The 90% Design Phase; (vi) Electronic Drawings Shall Be Submitted In Pdf Format And Electronic Documents Shall Be Submitted In Ms Word Format; (vii) Allow For A Fourteen Calendar Day Review Period For Stakeholders To Provide Comments; (viii) Revise Electrical And Mechanical Systems Based On Relocated Equipment And Furniture; (ix) Revise Telecommunications And It Connections Based On Relocated Equipment And Furniture; And (x) Update Construction Schedule For Each Of The Two Lab Spaces; D4.1.4 Contract Document Preparation (a) The Consultant Shall: (i) Incorporate Stakeholder Comments From 90% Design Review Into Final Document Package; (ii) Provide A Comprehensive Set Of Electronic, Issued For Construction Project Demolition Drawings And Construction Drawings, (iii) Provide Product Specifications For All Surface Finishes, Electrical And Mechanical Equipment And All Other Building Elements, (iv) Provide Tender Documents Following City Templates; (v) Prepare A Class 1 Cost Estimate At Least One (1) Week Prior To The Tender Being Sent To Purchasing For Review Prior To Being Posted (b) Except For Detailed Furniture Layout Design, The Indicated Deliverables And Any Other Deliverables Which, In The Opinion Of The Project Coordinator, Are Typical Of A Detailed Tender Package, Shall Be Prepared By The Consultant. Delegation Of Deliverables To The Contractor Will Not Be Accepted. D4.1.5 Tender Phase (a) After Review By The City Insurance Branch And Approval By The Project Coordinator, Submit The Detailed Tender Package To Purchasing For Public Bidding; (b) All Tender Packages Shall Be Prepared And Posted In Accordance With The City Of Winnipeg Purchasing Division Requirements; (c) The Consultant Shall: (i) Coordinate Review Of The Package With Purchasing And Make Changes As Requested. (ii) Provide Appropriate Response To Requests For Information (rfis) Received From Bidders And Advice To The City During The Tender Posting Period. (iii) Issue Addenda To The Tender As Required. (iv) Arrange For And Lead Bidders’ Site Visit(s). (v) If Required, Coordinate And Lead A Pre-award Meeting With Contractor. (vi) Provide A Bids Evaluation Report That Includes: ♦ A Review, Analysis, Tabulation, And Evaluation Of The Tenders Received; ♦ Recommendations For Award Of Contract And Identify The Reasons; ♦ Justification For The Difference In Pricing If The Bids Deviate More Than 15% From The Class 1 Cost Estimate; ♦ Revised Contract Estimate, Identifying And Explaining Variations From The Earlier Formal Estimate; (d) Following Tender Close, Submit One (1) Electronic Copy Of The Final Detailed Tender Package Including All Addenda To The Project Coordinator. D4.1.6 Contract Administration (a) The Consultant Shall Use The Processes, Procedures, Forms And Templates Throughout The Course Of The Project. All Documents Can Be Found On The City’s Infrastructure Planning Office Website: Https://www.winnipeg.ca/infrastructure/asset-management-program/templates-manuals.stm (b) Perform Project Management Functions In Accordance With The Project Management Plan And City Requirements. (c) Administer The Construction Contract. (d) Prior To Construction, Prepare And Submit A Written And Photographic Record Of The Physical Condition Of The Work Area, Existing Facilities, And Structures Sufficient To Equip The City To Provide Valid Evidence And Relevant Testimony In Settlement Of Any Claim Involving The City By Any Court Of Law, Or By Any Other Party For Damages Arising From The Project. (e) Conduct And Chair A Pre-construction Meeting With Wstp Team, The Contract Administration Personnel And The Contractor For The Project And Provide Minutes. (f) Make Application To Public Agencies For Necessary Authorizations And Permits, Prepare And Submit Reports And Drawings Thereto, And Appear Before The Same In Support Of All Applications. (i) Coordinate With The Contractor For Completion Of Permits, If Applicable, In A Timely Matter. (g) Prepare A Detailed Vendor Document Requirements (vdr) List Based Upon The Requirements Of The Drawings And Specifications. The List Shall In Detail Identify All Contractor Submittal Requirements. (i) Manage The Vdr List And Logs Of Contractor Submittals. (ii) Update And Forward The Vdr List And Current Logs Of Submittals To The Contractor And Wstp Team. (h) Review And Accept Contractor Submittals (i.e. Shop Drawings) Supplied By The Contractor Or Supplier. Each Submittal Shall Be Reviewed By The Appropriate Professional. (i) Review And Report To The City Regarding Laboratory, Shop And Other Tests Conducted On Materials And/or Equipment. (j) Review And Provide Recommendations For Requests For Alternate Materials And Methods. No Alternates Shall Be Approved Without Written Authorization From The City. (k) Consult And Advise The City During The Course Of Construction. (l) Submit A Copy Of All Correspondence Relating Directly Or Indirectly To The Project, Originating From Or Distributed To Parties External To The Consultant, Immediately Following Receipt Or Dispatch By The Consultant. (m) Keep A Continuous Record Of Project Activities Including But Not Limited To Weekly Reports, Photographic Records Of Construction Work And Equipment, Working Days, Teleconferences, Emails, Inspections And Observations Sufficient To Equip The City To Provide Valid Evidence And Relevant Testimony In Settlement Of Any Claim Involving The City By Any Court Of Law, Or By Any Other Party For Damages Thereto Arising From The Project. (n) Monitor And Manage The Contractor’s Schedule. (o) Review Extra Work Or Contractual Claims Submitted By The Contractor. Provide Backup Material To The Project Manager As Requested. (p) Coordinate And Prepare Proposed Change Notices (pcn) Regarding The Contractor Scope Of Work As Required. This May Include The Preparation Of Specifications And Drawings For The Pcn. (q) Coordinate And Prepare Change Work Order (cwo) Forms Regarding The Contractor Scope Of Work As Required And Provide Backup Material To The Project Manager As Requested. (r) Review Acceptability Of Inspection And Test Plans From Contractors, Vendors Or Manufacturers. (s) Review And Respond To Contractor Requests For Information (rfi)'s In A Timely Manner. (t) Prepare Contractor Site Instructions / Clarifications / Directives As Required. (u) Interpret Technical Aspects Of Contract As Requested By The City. (v) Provide A Weekly Construction Report During The Course Of Construction. The Weekly Construction Report Shall Include, But Not Be Limited To: (i) Working Days During The Course Of The Construction; (ii) Written And Photographic Records Of The Construction, Including Construction Progress; And (iii) Provide Brief Descriptions Of Each Photograph. (w) Provide Qualified Personnel With Appropriate Discipline Expertise To Perform Inspections Of The Construction, Including But Not Limited To The Following: (i) Conduct Inspection Of Construction Sufficient To Ensure That The Construction Carried Out By The Contractor Is In Conformance With The Drawings And Specifications, Provide Report Thereof. (x) Provide A Specific Construction Inspection Report For Each Inspection. The Construction Inspection Reports Shall Be Prepared By, Or Under The Supervision Of A Professional Engineer And Contain Appropriate Detail To Ascertain Whether The Construction Meets The Requirements Of The Drawings And Specifications. (y) Prepare, Update, Maintain, And Coordinate A Deficiency List Of All Issues Identified During Inspections By The Consultant Or The Wstp Team. Coordinate Remediation Of The Deficiency List With The Contractor. (z) Coordinate Regular Construction Review Meetings. The Meetings Shall Include Representatives Of The Contractor And Environmental Standards Team. (i) The Typical Frequency Of Meetings Shall Be Weekly During The Course Of Construction, Although Meeting Frequency May Vary Based Upon The Level Of Construction Activity. (ii) Prepare And Distribute A Meeting Agenda A Minimum Of Two Days Before The Meeting. (iii) Prepare And Distribute Comprehensive Meeting Minutes Within Three (3) Business Days. Update The Meeting Minutes With Corrections From Other Parties. Items Requiring Immediate Actions Shall Be Emailed Prior To Issuance Of The Meeting Minutes. (aa) Prepare, Certify, And Submit Progress Estimates To The City For Payment To The Contractor For Construction Performed In Accordance With The Drawings And Specifications. (bb) Coordinate And Lead A Comprehensive, Detailed Inspection Including The Contractor And Project Coordinator Prior To Substantial Performance. Document And Report On All Issues Identified And Coordinate Completion Of The Issues. (cc) Make A Recommendation To The Project Coordinator When The Contractor Has Achieved Substantial Performance And Upon Approval, Prepare And Issue A Certificate Of Substantial Performance. (dd) Coordinate And Lead A Comprehensive, Detailed Inspection Including The Contractor And The Project Coordinator Prior To Total Performance. Document And Report On All Issues Identified And Coordinate Completion Of The Issues. (ee) Make A Recommendation To The Project Coordinator When The Contractor Has Achieved Total Performance And Upon Approval, Prepare And Issue A Certificate Of Total Performance. D4.1.7 Post Construction Services (a) Confirm And Ensure Complete Turnover Of Project Documentation (shop Drawings, Record Drawings, O&m Information, Etc.) To The City By The Contractor And Verify That The Documents Are In Conformance With The Construction Contract. (b) Provide Final Operation And Maintenance Information. Coordinate With Installation Contractor(s) And Equipment Supplier(s) To Provide Appropriate Information For Inclusion In Operation & Maintenance Information Manual. (c) Provide A Final Construction Report To The City Within Two Months Of Total Performance. The Final Construction Report Shall Include The Following: (i) A Brief Summary Of The Project, Including: ♦ Services Accomplished, Including The Initial And Final Scope Of The Project; ♦ Issues Encountered During The Project And The Resolutions Achieved; And ♦ Final Or Projected Final Contract Cost. (ii) Appendices, Including: ♦ Cost Summary; ♦ Photographs – Typical Pre-construction, During Construction, And Post-construction Photographs; ♦ Tabulation Of Tenders; ♦ Change Orders; ♦ Summary Of Progress Payments; ♦ Final Contract Schedule; ♦ Subcontractor List; ♦ Daily Or Weekly Reports; ♦ Progress Meeting Minutes; ♦ Shop Drawings/submittals; ♦ Field Instructions; ♦ Contractor Rfi’s & Responses; ♦ Material Test Reports; ♦ Warranty Information; ♦ Validation Documentation; ♦ Commissioning Documentation; And ♦ Certificates Of Substantial & Total Performance. (d) The Consultant Shall Submit Two (2) Paper Copies And One (1) Electronic Pdf Copy Of The Final Construction Report. (e) Provide One (1) Year Warranty Services Tied To The Date Of Total Performance. The Warranty Services Shall Include But Are Not Limited To The Following: (i) Provide Inspection Services, At The Request Of The City, During The Warranty Period Of The Construction Contract To Advise The City In Writing Of Any Deficiencies And The Proposed Resolution Of The Deficiencies. Upon Approval Of The City, Provide The Contractor Appropriate Notice To Correct The Deficiencies; (ii) Determine If Corrective Work Is Part Of Contractor’s Warranty; (iii) Liaise And Coordinate With The Contractor To Repair Defective Work; (iv) Conduct The Inspection And Approval Of Warranty Work; (v) Issue Instructions For Correction Of Deficiencies; (vi) Review Updates To O&m Information And Resolve Deficiencies; (vii) Respond To Requests By The City Related To The Project; And (viii) Provide A Detailed Inspection Of The Project With The Contractor And The City Prior To The End Of The Warranty Period And Provide The City With An Associated Itemized Deficiency List In Written Form Or An Appropriate Recommendation Of Acceptance Of The Construction Contract Work. (f) Deliverables From Post Construction Services Shall Include, But Not Be Limited To: (i) Record Drawings; (ii) Operation & Maintenance Information; (iii) Final Construction Report; And (iv) Certificate Of Acceptance D4.1.8 The Services Required Under D4.1.6 Shall Be In Accordance With The City’s Project Management Manual Http://winnipeg.ca/infrastructure/asset-management-program/templates-manuals.stm#2 And Templates Http://winnipeg.ca/infrastructure/asset-management-program/templates-manuals.stm#4 . Notwithstanding The Foregoing, The Consultant Is Being Engaged By The City For Their Professional Expertise; The Consultant Shall Bring To The Consulting Contract Administrator’s Attention Any Aspect Of The City’s Project Management Manual Or Templates Which The Consultant Is Of The Opinion Is Not Consistent With Good Industry Practice. D4.2 The Following Shall Apply To The Services: (a) Universal Design Policy Http://clkapps.winnipeg.ca/dmis/docext/viewdoc.asp?documenttypeid=2&docid=3604 (b) Should This Project Include A Public Engagement Aspect, It Will Be Required To Meet: Public Engagement Guidelines Https://winnipeg.ca/publicengagement/pdfs/publicengagementrequirements.pdf

Details: Notice Of Intended Procurement Name Of Procuring Entity The Governing Council Of The University Of Toronto (the “university”) Contact Person And Contract Person Coordinates Georgina Wanyonyi- Senior Procurement Officer (procurement.utm@utoronto.ca) Procurement Documents The Procurement Documents Are Available At Www.merx.com. Note That Obtaining Access To The Procurement Documents Will Require Prospective Suppliers To Register And Pay A Registration Fee. Pricing And Payment Terms Are Available On The Merx Website. Description Of Procurement This Request For Supplier Qualification (“rfsq”) Is Being Issued By The University In Order To Refresh The Computer Equipment Leasing And Financing Services (2025 Annual Refresh For Utmiits20190501) Prequalified Vendor List.vendors That Qualified Through Rfsq Utmiits20190501 And Utm200106 Will Not Be Required To Resubmit To Remain On The Qualified Supplier List. The Procurement Is Anticipated To Involve Negotiation. An Electronic Auction Is Not Anticipated. This Is An Annual Refresh Of The List. Successful Vendors That Prequalified Previously Will Not Have To Resubmit To Remain On The Qsl. Address And Final Date For Submissions Submissions Must Be Submitted Electronically At Https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/94963 On Or Before July 30, 2025 (2:00:00 Pm Local Time). The Submissions Will Not Be Opened Publicly. Conditions For Participation The Procurement Is Subject To The Following Conditions For Participation: Proponents Must Achieve An Overall Score Of 70 Points In The Technical Evaluation To Be Placed On The Qualified Supplier List. Applicable Trade Agreements This Procurement Is Subject To The Following Trade Agreement(s):

Details: Contract Of Supply To Be Delivered As And When Required For The Period Indicated Upon Receipt Of An Official Release Under Contract. The Province Of N.b. Does Not Guarantee That Any Amount, Make, Model, Brand, Item, Part Or Service Will Be Purchased. No Totals Required. New Brunswick Manufacturer Preference By Stating Yes In The Input Box, I Confirm That I Am A Manufacturer Of Goods With A Place Of Business In New Brunswick As Defined Below And Am Therefore Eligible To Be Considered For The Nb Manufacturer Preference As Defined In This Solicitation Document. If The Input Box Is Left Incomplete The Bid May Be Ineligible For The New Brunswick Manufacturer Preference. Place Of Business Means An Establishment Where A Manufacturer Regularly Conducts Its Activities On A Permanent Basis, Is Clearly Identified By Name And Is Accessible During Normal Business Hours. New Brunswick Vendor Preference By Stating Yes In The Input Box, I Confirm That I Am A Vendor Of Goods Or Services With A Place Of Business In New Brunswick As Defined Below And Am Therefore Eligible To Be Considered For The Nb Vendor Preference As Defined In This Solicitation Document. If The Input Box Is Left Incomplete The Bid May Be Ineligible For The New Brunswick Vendor Preference. Place Of Business Means An Establishment Where A Vendor Regularly Conducts Its Activities On A Permanent Basis, Is Clearly Identified By Name And Is Accessible During Normal Business Hours. ***** Amendment ***** This Document Has Been Amended To Respond To Bid Questions In The Attached Document. All Other Information Remains The Same. This Is A Tender Notice Only. In Order To Submit A Bid, You Must Obtain Official Tender Documents From The New Brunswick Opportunities Network, Another Authorized Tendering Service Or As Indicated In The Tender Notice. Instructions For Bid Submission 1. Bids Will Only Be Accepted By Electronic Transmission As Follows: A. By E-bidding Through Nbon (when E-bidding Is Possible); Or B. By Fax To: (506) 444-4200 (fax To Dedicated Mailbox). Note: Proposals In Response To A Request For Proposals (rfp) Will Not Be Accepted By Fax; Or C. By Email To Nbbids@snb.ca Or Soumissionsnb@snb.ca (do Not Submit Bids To Any Other Email). Click Here Instructions For Bid Submission By Email For Important Instructions On How To Submit Bids By Email. D. Please Refrain From Submitting Your Bid Through Multiple Electronic Channels To Avoid Duplicate Bids. 2. All Bids Must Be Properly Signed By An Authorized Person. A. For Bids Submitted By Email Or Fax: Typed Signatures (in Any Font) That Are Not On The Bid Itself (i.e. In The Body Of The Email Or On The Fax Cover Sheet) Will Not Be Accepted. 3. All Bids Must Be Legible, Properly Completed And Contain The Proper Solicitation Number. 4. The Proponent Is Solely Responsible For Ensuring That The Bid Submission In Its Entirety, Including All Attachments, Is Received Before Closing Date And Time As Indicated On The Solicitation Documents. A. The Proponent Bears All Risk Associated With Delivering Its Bid By Electronic Submission, Including But Not Limited To Delays In Transmission Between The Proponent's Computer And The Province's Electronic Mail System, Nbon Or Fax. B. The Date And Time Of Official Receipt Of The Bid Will Be The Time Of Receipt Recorded In The Nbon System (for E-bids) Or The Time Of Receipt In The Province's Electronic Mail System (for Fax And Email Bid Submissions). 5. All Bids Must Be Stated In Canadian Funds. Sales Taxes Should Not Be Included In The Unit, Extended Or Total Prices. 6. All Tenders Must Be Ddp (delivery Duty Paid), Per Incoterms 2020 Ddp. The Seller Bears All Costs And Risks Until The Goods Are Delivered To The Buyer At The Named Place Of Destination, Ready For Unloading, And Cleared For Import, Including All Duties And Taxes. 7. This Invitation Is Being Conducted Under The Provisions Of The Procurement Act And Regulation 2014-93 As Of The Date Of The Issuance Of The Invitation. Questions: Written Questions Relating To This Opportunity May Be Submitted To The Address Provided Below Via Email By Clicking On Questions. Please Be Sure To Include The Solicitation/tender Number In The Subject Line. Email Address: Bidquestionssoumissions@snb.ca Note: This Email Account Is Strictly For The Receipt Of Questions On Open Opportunities. This Email Is Not For The Submission Of Bids. Excluded Jurisdictions 1. In Accordance With Section 162.1 Of Regulation 2014-93 Under The Procurement Act, Us Bids For This Solicitation May Be Refused At The Sole Discretion Of The Government Of New Brunswick. Refused Bids Will Not Be Returned And There Will Be No Further Notification To Refused Bidders. 2. For The Purpose Of This Section: 2.1 "us Bid" Means A Bid Submission From: A) A Us Entity, Or B) A Joint Venture, Syndicate, Partnership Or Other Business Combination Or Cooperative Arrangement In Combination With A Us Entity That Is Submitted From A Place Of Business Within The United States Of America. 2.2 "us Entity" Means A) A Business Or Professional Organization, Including Without Limitation A Corporation, Partnership, Joint Venture, Professional Corporation, Limited Liability Company, Sole Proprietorship, Trust Or Association Or Other Commercial Organization, That Is Created, Established, Formed Or Incorporated In Any Jurisdiction In The United States Of America; And B) Any Entity That Is Owned Or Controlled By An Entity Listed In Paragraph 2.2(a); And 2.3 "place Of Business" Means An Establishment Where A Vendor Or Manufacturer Conducts Activities On A Permanent Basis, Is Clearly Identified By Name And Is Accessible During Normal Business Hours. Tariffs Price Adjustments Suppliers Should Prepare Bid Submissions Based On Information And Costs Known At The Time Of Submission. If The Price Of Any Goods Included Within This Solicitation Is Affected By New, Previously Undisclosed Tariffs Or Duties Implemented After The Bid Submission Period Has Closed, The Awarded Supplier(s) May Request A Price Increase From The Government Of New Brunswick (gnb) To Offset The Increased Costs (a "tariff Price Adjustment") As Outlined In This Section. Before Requesting A Tariff Price Adjustment From Gnb, Suppliers Should First Seek Refund Or Relief From Applicable Federal And Provincial/territorial Government Applicable Tariff Relief Programs. If The Supplier Is Unable To Obtain Financial Relief Or Support From Federal And/or Provincial/territorial Governments, Suppliers May Request A Tariff Price Adjustment From Gnb For The Affected Goods, After Providing Sufficient Evidence That Financial Relief Or Support Was Denied. Suppliers Must Substantiate Any Tariff Price Adjustment Request With Supporting Information And Documentation Satisfactory To Gnb In Its Sole Discretion, Including But Not Limited To: 1) A Detailed Description Of The Goods On Which A Price Increase Is Sought, The Associated Hs Codes, And The Applicable Tariffs; 2) Detailed Breakdown Of How Tariffs Have Impacted The Supplier's Operations And/or Supply Chain, Including Raw Materials, Production, And Shipping; 3) A Cost Comparison Before And After The Tariffs, Showing How They Directly Impact The Supplier's Pricing, And The Supplier's Plans To Mitigate Cost Pressures; 4) Evidence Demonstrating The Supplier's Inability To Source The Goods Or Substitutes From Non-us Suppliers, Or Other Factors Preventing The Sourcing Of The Goods Or Substitutes From Non-us Suppliers (e.g., Contractual Obligations); And 5) Any Supportive Or Corroborative Information, Such As Communications From The Supplier's Supply Chain Or Logistics Partners, Which Confirms The Impact Of Tariffs On The Supplier's Costs. Requests For Tariff Price Adjustments Should Be Sent To The Contact Person On The Purchase Order Or Contract. Acceptance Of Any Price Increase Is Solely At The Government Of New Brunswick's Discretion, And Subject To Any Conditions Imposed At The Time Of Approval. All Bids Will Be Deemed To Have Been Submitted In Contemplation Of The Above Noted Potential Adjustments To Price. By Submitting A Bid, Each Supplier Acknowledges That The Other Suppliers Who Have Submitted Bids May Obtain A Tariff Price Adjustment In Accordance With The Requirements Noted Above, And Waives Any Claim, Action Or Proceeding Against Gnb Relating To A Tariff Price Adjustment To Any Contract Arising From This Solicitation. A Bidder Must Obtain Official Solicitation Documents From A Distribution Service, Authorized By The Minister Of Service New Brunswick, In Order To Submit A Bid. The Current Authorized Distribution Services Are The New Brunswick Opportunities Network (nbon) (operated By Service New Brunswick, Province Of Nb), Bidsalert (operated By Tendering Publications Ltd.) And Merx (operated By Mediagrif Interactive Technologies). Bids Should Be Submitted On The Official Bid Documents Obtained From These Authorized Distribution Services. The Atlantic Provinces Standard Terms & Conditions For Goods And Services Apply To This Procurement And Are Considered To Be Incorporated Into This Document. By Submitting A Bid, You Agree And Accept These Terms And Conditions. Current "atlantic Provinces Standard Terms And Conditions" Are Available On The New Brunswick Opportunities Network, The Council Of Atlantic Premiers' Website Or From An Authorized Service Provider. Solicitation Documents Will Be Provided In Either Of The Province Of New Brunswick's Two Official Languages; English Or French Upon Request. The Province Of New Brunswick Reserves The Right To Negotiate Pricing, Value Added And Other Savings Opportunities With The Successful Proponent At Time Of Award And Throughout The Contract. All Suppliers Engaged To Deliver Services On Behalf Of The Government Of New Brunswick Must Ensure Compliance With The Official Languages Act In The Delivery Of Those Services. For More Information, Please Refer To The Official Languages Act. All Discounts Quoted Will Be Considered To Be Without Limitations. Under Canadian Law (and International Agreements), Your Bid Must Arrive Separately And Independently, Without Conspiracy, Collusion Or Fraud; See Http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/home For Further Information. Award Of Contracts: No Contract Shall Be Awarded And No Payment Shall Be Made To A Vendor Unless Authorized By The Minister Or His Delegates. The Minister May Make An Award To The Preferred Vendor Conditional On The Negotiation And Acceptance Of A Detailed Contract Between The Province And The Vendor. In Such Cases, Should The Detailed Contract Negotiations Not Be Completed In A Reasonable Period Of Time, The Province Reserves The Right To Discontinue Negotiations With The Vendor And Subsequently Enter Into Negotiations With The Second Preferred Vendor. Pay Equity Does Your Organization Have 50 Or More Employees? The Government Of New Brunswick Is Committed To Encouraging And Incentivizing The Adoption Of Pay Equity By Employers Doing Business With Government. Prior To The Award Of Procurements For Goods And Services Valued Over $1,000,000, Suppliers, With Fifty (50) Or More Employees Will Be Required To Complete The Pay Equity Learning Module Developed By The Women's Equality Branch. Suppliers Should Provide A Copy Of Their Certificate Of Completion With Their Bid Submission. To Complete The Online Module And Obtain Your Certificate, Please Visit Www.gnb.ca/payequity. For Questions, Please Contact The Pay Equity Bureau Toll Free: (877) 253-0266 Or By Email: Peb-bes@gnb.ca. No Right Or Duty, In Whole Or In Part, Of The Vendor Under A Contract Issued May Be Assigned Or Delegated Without The Prior Consent Of The Strategic Procurement Branch. This Procurement Is Subject To The Provisions Of The Canadian Free Trade Agreement And The Canada-european Union Comprehensive Economic And Trade Agreement. Unless Indicated Otherwise In This Tender Notice Or Attached Documents, All Prices Must Be Extended And Totalled. All Suppliers Engaged To Deliver Goods Or Services To The Government Of New Brunswick Must Ensure Compliance With The Designated Materials Regulation In The Provision Or Delivery Of Those Goods Obligated Under That Regulation. Please Refer To Recycle Nb's Website And The Designated Materials Regulation For Specifics. Direct Deposit The Province Of New Brunswick Uses Direct Deposit As The Standard Method Of Issuing Payments. Suppliers Are Required To Provide Bank Account Information And An Email Address For The Notice Of Remittance. Please Send The Completed Direct Deposit Form To Service New Brunswick (e-mail Address And Mailing Address Are Indicated On The Form). Please Click On The Link Below To View The Direct Deposit Form. Https://www2.snb.ca/content/dam/snb/procurement/directdepositvirementdirect.pdf Payment Of Invoices Payment Of Invoices Is The Responsibility Of The Department Or Organization To Whom The Goods Are Shipped Or Services Are Supplied. Where The Estimated Value Of The Goods Or Services To Be Procured Is Below The Lowest Applicable Threshold Value Of Any Relevant Trade Agreement, Service New Brunswick Reserves The Right To Give Preferential Treatment To A Prospective Supplier From New Brunswick. Should This Right Be Exercised, The Following Order Of Priority Will Apply: A) Firstly, New Brunswick Manufacturers If The Goods To Be Procured Are Manufactured In New Brunswick; And B) Secondly, New Brunswick Vendors. When Bid Submissions Are Evaluated On Price: - Applicability Of The Preferences Will Be Determined Based On The Price Differential Between The Lowest-priced Acceptable Bid And The Bid Receiving The Preferential Treatment. - The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Supplier Preference May Be Applied Will Be Limited To 10%. When The Lowest-priced Acceptable Bid Before Preferential Treatment Is Applied Is A New Brunswick Vendor, The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Manufacturer Preference Will Be Applied Will Be Limited To 5%. - The Preferential Treatment Will Be Applied By Making The Award To The Nb Supplier. When Bid Submissions Are Evaluated On A Point System: - Applicability Of The Preferences Will Be Determined Based On The Price Differential Between The Pricing Component Of The Highest Scoring Acceptable Bid Submission And The Pricing Component Of The Bid(s) Receiving The Preferential Treatment. - The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Supplier Preference May Be Applied Will Be Limited To 10%. When The Highest Scoring Acceptable Bid Submission Before Preferential Treatment Is Applied Is A New Brunswick Vendor, The Price Differential Under Which A Nb Manufacturer Preference Will Be Applied Will Be Limited To 5%. - The Preferential Treatment Will Be Applied By Allotting A Maximum Of An Additional 5% Of The Total Possible Points To New Brunswick Manufacturers' Total Scores And 4% To Nb Vendors' Total Scores. If No Bid From A New Brunswick Manufacturer Has Been Retained For Preferential Treatment, New Brunswick Vendors May Receive A Maximum Of An Additional 5% Of The Total Possible Points Rather Than 4%. The Decision To Apply A Preference Will Be At The Sole Discretion Of Service New Brunswick. To Be Eligible, Suppliers Must Meet The Definition Of Nb Supplier As Identified By The Regulation Under The Procurement Act. Nb Manufacturers Should Indicate In Their Bid That They Are A Nb Manufacturer To Be Considered For The Nb Manufacturer Preference.