Compostable single use (takeout) wares and utensils

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 Ontario 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.

To use epost Connect to submit your bid, or to get more information on its use, please send an email to the Ontario Region Bid Receiving Unit’s generic address at (email on the official notice).

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.

Canada has a requirement to establish National or Regional Master Standing Offer(s) for the supply of compostable single use (takeout) wares and utensils in accordance with Annex A - Requirement, for use by any Federal Identified User and Provincial/Territorial Identified User, including areas subject to Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA), on an "as and when requested" basis

Below is a list of provinces and territories who have shown interest in making call-ups against the Standing Offer:
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Only Authorized Users will be authorized to issue Call-ups against the Standing Offer(s). A list of Authorized
Users will be provided at A6.6 - Authorized Users from Part 6.

Period of NMSO will be from date of issue to 30 September 2022 with the right to extend for 1 additional 6 month period under the same terms and conditions.

This RFSO allows offerors to use the epost Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation to transmit their offers electronically. Offerors must refer to Part 2 of the RFSO entitled Offeror Instructions and Part 3 of the RFSO entitled Offer Preparation Instructions, for further information on using this method.

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.