Basic Information

Reference Number

AB-2024-00526

Issuing Organization

Alberta Public Sector

Solicitation Type

NPP - Notice of Proposed Procurement (Formal)

Solicitation Number

0704

Title

NPP 0704 Guusto Gifts Inc.

Source ID

APC

Agreement Types

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement(CETA)

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA) / Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA)

TCA

Details

Location

Alberta

Dates

Publication

2024/01/18 02:00:00 AM EST

Closing Date

2024/01/25 03:00:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Kathy Walker

587-815-6146

Description

Issue Date: January 18, 2024

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT
Issued by: Agriculture Financial Services Corporation NPP #: 0704
NPP TITLE: Guusto Gifts INC
CLOSING: January 25, 2024 1:00PM (MST)

AFSC BUYER: Beena Patel

Description:
Sole source is proposed to Guusto Gifts INC which is web-based platform that helps Agriculture Financial Services Corporation to manage employee recognition and gift card programs. This platform stands out where employee can choose to redeem their Guusto gifts electronically at wide range of merchants. Guusto GIFT Cards INC is being used because they offer no set up fees, hidden markups and unclaimed gifts are credited back.

AFSC entered into an Agreement with Guusto Gifts INC in 2020, ending April 2024.
The contract will commence April, 2024, and shall be reviewed/renewed annually unless terminated earlier. Guusto Gift Service will be used until such time as AFSC’s business needs change.
The estimated cost is approximately $58,000 CAD. During the Contract, AFSC:
a) may purchase more Goods or Services than the estimated value, or
b) may purchase less Goods or Services than the estimated value, and
c) is not obligated to purchase any Goods or Services.

All questions relative to this notice must be directed to the AFSC Buyer, via email at RFP@afsc.ca.
This procurement is subject to Chapter 5 (Procurement) of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and Article 14: Procurement of the New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA).

Agriculture Financial Services Corporation

NPP 0703 – Guusto Gift INC P a g e | 1

For more information on this solicitation, please click on the following link:

http://vendor.purchasingconnection.ca/Opportunity.aspx?Guid=ea59836e-8062-a965-1c24-39c2ed490000 (opens in a new window)

Disclaimer All amendments to the associated notice, including amended documents, plans and specifications (where applicable), are issued by the originator of the notice. MERX asks you to contact the buying agency directly for these amendments. MERX stipulates that potential bidders may also be required to register with the buying authority as a bidder/plan taker. The contact information can be found within the main tender document and/or on this notice abstract.