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CBC/Radio-Canada is seeking Proposals from industry in response to its Request for Proposals (“RFP) for DTV Transmitters (UHF and VHF).
An Agreement resulting from this RFX shall be for two (2) years with three (3) irrevocable option(s) to extend for one (1) year period(s).
1. SUMMARY OF REQUIRED GOODS/SERVICES:
The key objectives in issuing this RFP is as follows:
CBC/Radio-Canada is seeking proposals for the provisioning of broadcast DTV transmitters, ancillary equipment, and spare parts in both UHF and VHF and their control systems.
2. COMMUNICATION WITH CBC/RADIO-CANADA
Any contact with CBC/Radio-Canada at this stage of the RFP must be undertaken by e-mail only, which will be addressed to the CBC/Radio-Canada Representative for this RFP, whose co-ordinates appear below. All e-mails pertaining to this RFP must state the RFx reference number (RFP # T&I20220608) in the “Subject” of the e-mail.
CBC/Radio-Canada Representative:
Richard Wiebe
Senior Manager, Strategic Supply Management
Finance & Administration
CBC/Radio-Canada
E-mail: CBC304RFP@cbc.ca
Proponents may have queries, require further information or clarification, or discover certain omissions or ambiguities in the RFP documents. If so, or if there is any doubt about the meaning of any part of this RFP, questions must be submitted in writing by Merx as defined in PART I: INTRODUCTION , Table 1: critical dates of the RFP process.
3. RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS
Proposals must be received by CBC/Radio-Canada, via electronic submission to the Merx Website (www.merx.com) no later than Friday, June 24, 2022 at 8:00:00 pm, Eastern Time.
The Proponent has the sole responsibility for the timely receipt of a Proposal by CBC/Radio-Canada. The Proponent cannot transfer such responsibility to CBC/Radio-Canada. The MERX clock shall be used to determine the time of receipt of the Proposal, whether the time indicated on such clock is accurate or not.
Partial Proposals, amendments or revisions which are received after the date and time for the RFP Submission Closing Date will not be accepted.
Note:
This procurement is subject to Chapter Five (Government Procurement) of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).
CBC/Radio-Canada retains the right to negotiate with Proponents on any procurement.
