01R11-25-160 - Custom Farming Services - LACOMBE Research and Development Centre

Title: Custom Farming Services - LACOMBE Research and Development Centre

DESCRIPTION:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Lacombe Research and Development Centre at 6000 C and E Trail, Lacombe, AB requires a Contractor to provide Custom Farming Services on an ‘as and when requested’ basis for a maximum of 900 acres of cropland.

This Request for Standing Offer (RFSO) is to establish a standing offer for the delivery of the requirement detailed in the RFSO, to the Identified Users.

The period of the Standing Offer will be for (one) 1 calendar year with the possibility to extend the Standing Offer for up to three (3) additional (one) 1 year periods. The anticipated start date is April 1, 2025.

Mandatory Technical Requirements
Offers will be assessed in accordance with the entire requirement of the Request for Standing Offer including the technical and financial evaluation criteria.

Basis of selection: An offer must comply with the requirements of the Request for Standing Offer and meet all mandatory technical evaluation criteria to be declared responsive. The responsive offer with the lowest evaluated price will be recommended for issuance of a standing offer.

OFFERS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO AAFC AT:
Offers shall be submitted using the CPC Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation to transmit offers electronically. Offers must be submitted only to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Bid Receiving Unit by the date, time and place indicated in the RFSO.

Refer to the attached RFSO documents to obtain further information.

Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

PROCURING OFFICE:
Natalie O’Neill, Contracting Specialist
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Western Service Centre
300 – 2010 12th Avenue
Regina, SK S4P 0M3
Telephone: 306-807-8740
E-mail address: natalie.oneill@agr.gc.ca

AAFC has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in AAFC procurement activities as outlined in this solicitation.

Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/solicitation-opportunities. Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, bid solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party.

Indigenous Procurement:

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