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The key objective in issuing this Request for Supply Arrangement (“RFSA”) is to identify the pre-approved short list of proponents that will be allowed to bid on future CBC/Radio-Canada projects involving special event equipment rentals, specialized labour and other technical equipment rental services.
The term of these agreement(s) shall be for one year with two (2) options to renew for 1 additional year each.
1. SUMMARY OF REQUIRED GOODS/SERVICES:
The equipment and services that could be required will include, but are not limited to, audio, video and lighting products; and delivery, installation, technical support and technician services. The services will primarily cover events in Montreal, with occasional needs in regional centres.
Suppliers shall meet each event’s specific needs. In addition to equipment, could include installation, set-up or other services.
2. To obtain the RFSA documents:
All suppliers must obtain the documents for RFSA #PROD20211029 via Merx
(https://www.MERX4.MERX.com/cbc), this is the system that CBC/Radio-Canada uses for the management of bids.
Here is the link for new suppliers that gives you access to the Supplier’s guide on Merx
https://www.merx.com/cms-portals/MERX/cms/public/help/guides/guidedufournisseur-v1.0.pdf
To obtain the documents, you must be registered on Merx and if you are not registered you can contact them at 1-800-964-6379
3. REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION:
This RFSA is open only to Suppliers who meet each of the following mandatory requirements as evidenced in its written request for RFSA documents:
- Proponents must have an office in Montreal or surrounding locations
- Proponents must provide the services in French at a minimum
4. TO REQUEST THE RFSA DOCUMENTATION
To ensure that the Proposal is valid, all Suppliers must obtain the documents of the RFSA.
The RFSA file package must be ordered directly from Merx.
PLEASE NOTE that CBC/Radio-Canada is not responsible for the distribution of the documents.
5. COMMUNICATION WITH CBC/RADIO-CANADA
Suppliers may have queries, require further information or clarification, or discover certain omissions or ambiguities in the RFSA documents. If so, or if there is any doubt about the meaning of any part of this RFSA, questions must be submitted in writing by Merx as defined in PART I: INTRODUCTION , Table 1: critical dates of the RFSA process.
6. RECEIPT OF OFFERS
Offers in response to this RFSA are to be submitted through Merx no later than November 26, 2021, 2:00 pm Montreal local time.
