Requirement
The Transit Operations Branch of the City of Ottawa (herein referred to as the City) is requesting standing offer submissions from Offerers qualified for the Supply and Delivery of Bulk Valvoline Zerex Extended Life Heavy Duty Antifreeze Coolant (no equivalent) (the “Goods”) on an as and when requested basis, in accordance with the Specifications, Terms, and Conditions herein.
Standing Offer Closing Date
All Offer submissions must be submitted via the MERX online tendering system no later than 3:00 P.M. local time on Wednesday, 15 September 2021. Late Offer submissions will not be accepted. Offers submitted by email or facsimile will not be accepted.
Basis of Authorization
It is the City’s intent to authorize the Standing Offer to the lowest responsive Offerer on the basis of the Total Standing Offer Price, set out in Price Schedule “A”, minus any prompt payment discount offered in accordance with Section 32 of this RFSO, if in the City’s best interest, in the sole and absolute discretion of the City.
Basis of Authorization is subject to Offerer’s best delivery date not greater than twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of order (ARO).
Notification of acceptance of an Offerer’s offer will be confirmed contractually in the form of a Standing Offer Authorization letter and shall name all of the relevant Contracting Documents. The successful Offerer shall thereafter be known as the Supplier.
Administrative Authority
The City’s Administrative Authority for this RFSO is:
Tasha MacLaurin, Procurement Officer
Telephone: (613) 580-2424 Ext. 21804 Fax: (613) 580-9695
E-mail: Tasha.MacLaurin@ottawa.ca
Inquiries and Addenda
All inquiries regarding this RFSO are to be directed to the Administrative Authority specified herein. Inquiries must be received in writing not later than Wednesday, 08 September 2021.
