Brand Name Bending Beam Rheometer (BBR) System

Title:                Brand Name Bending Beam Rheometer (BBR) System

Solicitation Number:                24-58177

Publication Date:                September 25, 2024

Closing Date and Time:        October 21, 2024 - 2pm EDT

Trade Agreements:                Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) (formerly Agreement on Internal Trade [AIT])

Region of Opportunity:        World

Region of Delivery:                 Canada (Ontario – NCR)

GSIN:                N6635P - Rheometer

Notice Type:                Request for Proposal (RFP)

Tendering Procedure:                Open

Description:

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) requires one brand-name BBR system to perform standard asphalt binder testing as part of the Performance Grading (PG) system. The BBR system will measure the flexural creep stiffness of asphalt binders, crucial for standardized prediction of low-temperature thermal cracking. This is essential for ensuring the durability and reliability of pavements under varying climatic conditions.

All the deliverables must be received within 4 months of contract award.

Basis of selection: Lowest responsive bid

Tenders must be submitted to the NRC Bid Receiving Unit at: NRC.BidReceiving-ReceptiondesSoumissions.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.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:

Tania Backes,

National Research Council Canada

Finance and Procurement Branch

M-58, 1200 Montreal Rd, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0R6

613-410-3834
Tania.Backes@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

• None