Cable Television Services for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

Policy on Reciprocal Procurement: This solicitation of bids is open only to Canadian suppliers.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) requires one (1) contract for High Definition cable television services for various RCMP buildings located in the National Capital Region. The services must include installation, maintenance, labour, tools, supplies, equipment and supervision for delivery of television services with closed captioning.

The contract period will be for five (5) years from the date of contract with an irrevocable option to extend it for up to two (2) additional one-year periods. The anticipated start date is [reminder to insert date prior to posting].

Basis of selection:

A bid must comply with the requirements of the bid solicitation and meet all mandatory technical evaluation criteria to be declared responsive. The responsive bid with the lowest evaluated price will be recommended for award of a contract.

Tenders must be submitted to: Victoria.Amira@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:

Name:                 Victoria Amira

Title:                 Senior Procurement Officer, Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Directorate:         Procurement & Contracting

Address:        73 Leikin Drive

Telephone:         343-596-9464

E-mail address: victoria.amira@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

The RCMP has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in RCMP contracting activities as outlined in this solicitation.

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.

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 .

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

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