Tenders Are Invited For Supply And Delivery Of Tableware Products

Supply And Delivery Of Tableware Products - Manitoba Reference Number: Mb-Mbpb-08S-00072Issuing Department: Procurement And Supply Chaindate Issued: 02/09/2022Issued By: Gom Psctelephone: 204 945-6361The Following Is A Request For A Two (2) Year Agreement To Supplytableware Products, Jones Zylon For Various Manitoba Governmentdeparments.Contact: Adeseye Oshoniyiemail: [email protected] Contact The Individual Noted Above If Additional Information Orclarification Is Required On The Following Items.To Be Delivered As &Amp; When Required Fromoctober 03, 2022 To September 30, 2024.The Delivery Date (If Shown) Is Actually The End Of The Contract.This Procurement Is Subject To Chapter 5 Of The Cfta.Ddp/Freight/Direct Delivery:To Be Delivered Ddp. Destination To Various Manitoba Governmentdepartmentsassociated Components:The Request For Quotation Documents Are "Free-Of-Charge" And Can Bedownloaded From Merx. The Official Merx Document Will Be Considered Avalid Bid. Printed Abstracts From The Merx Website Will Not Be Acceptedand Rejected. To Obtain The Official Rfq Document Please Follow The"Associated Components: Preview/Order" Link At The Top Of This Page.General Terms &Amp; Conditions:Bidders Must "Login" To Merx To Access The General Terms &Amp; Conditionswhich Apply To This Rfq, In Addition To Those Shown Below. After"Login" Follow The Links: Information -≫ Government Publications -≫Manitoba Terms And Conditions -≫ Request For Quotation.Submission Terms And Conditionsthe Bid Must Be Signed By A Representative Of The Bidder With Theauthority To Bind The Bidder. The Name And Title Of The Representativesigning The Bid Should Also Be Printed Below Their Signature.Bids Must Be Received At The Submission Address No Later Than Theclosing Date And Time.Bids Must Be Submitted Through Merx As An Upload.File Uploads Approaching 100 Megabytes In Size May Be Rejected By Themerx System. That Said, There Is No Limit To The Number Of Files Aproponent May Submit. If For Any Reason Size Does Not Permit Sending Abid In One Upload, A Proponent May Submit Its Bid In Multiplesubmissions, With The Files Separated As Required.Upon Submitting A Bid By Upload To Merx, Proponents Will Receive Ane-Bid Confirmation Number Receipt That The Bid Was Uploaded. Proponentsnot Receiving A Confirmation Number Upon Submission Should Contact Merxtechnical Support At 1-800-964-Merx (6379), Or Email [email protected] Proponent Bears All Risk Associated With Submitting Its Bid Byelectronic Submission, Including But Not Limited To Delays In Transmission Between The Proponent's Computer And Merx.It Is Important To Allow At Least 4 Hours To Submit A Bid To Allow Foradequate Time To Upload A Bid Package, And Resolve Any Potential Issuesthat May Arise. It Is Strongly Recommended That The Proponent Registersand Confirms A Supplier Profile With Merx Prior To The Day Of Submissionto Ensure Any Addenda Is Received, And Avoid Issues Associated Withsubmission.Proponents Are Able To Make Changes To Their Merx Proposal Submission(Including Re-Uploading/Re-Submitting) Prior To The Submission Deadlinedate And Time.Vendor's E-Mail Address: (If Available) ____________________Quantity Clarification - Quantity Listed Contains 2 Or 3 Decimals._________________________________________________________________________Item Qty Description Deliveryno. Date========================================================Item 10 30/09/2024130.000 Case Gsin: N7340material: 47708Knife, Dinner, Polycarbonate, 8 Inch, Large Handle Ergonomicallydesigned, Dishwasher Safe And Able To Withstand Extreme Temperatures,Color Safety Yellow, 432 Pieces Per Case,Jones Zylon (Big Grip) #Pck-8Is Item Offered Is Exactly As Requested Above?Yes _______ Or No ______Manufacturer's Name: _________________________Brand Name: __________________________________Product / Style Number ________Product Code: ________________________________Please Quote Unit Price For:Year 1- (October 03, 2022 To October 02, 2023) $ _______ Caseyear 2- (October 03, 2023 To September 30, 2024) $ _______ Case========================================================Item 20 30/09/2024130.000 Case Gsin: N7350material: 47710Bowl, Stacking, Rimless, 5 1/2 In X 2 1/4 In, Polycarbonate, 12 Ozcapacity, Break, Crack And Chip Resistant, Dishwasher Safe, Colour Buff,72 Pieces Per Case,Jones-Zylon #Ssb-12Is Item Offered Is Exactly As Requested Above?Yes _______ Or No ______Manufacturer's Name: _________________________Brand Name: __________________________________Product / Style Number ________Product Code: ________________________________Please Quote Unit Price For:Year 1- (October 03, 2022 To October 02, 2023) $ _______ Caseyear 2- (October 03, 2023 To September 30, 2024) $ _______ Case========================================================Item 30 30/09/2024130.000 Case Gsin: N7340material: 47741Fork, Dinner, Polycarbonate, 7 Inch, Large Handle Ergonomically Designed, Dishwasher Safe And Able To Withstand Extreme Temperatures, Color Safetjones Zylon (Big Grip) #Pcf-7Is Item Offered Is Exactly As Requested Above:Yes _______ Or No ______Manufacturer's Name: _________________________Brand Name: __________________________________Product / Style Number ________Product Code: ________________________________Please Quote Unit Price For:Year 1- (October 03, 2022 To October 02, 2023) $ _______ Caseyear 2- (October 03, 2023 To September 30, 2024) $ _______ Case========================================================Item 40 30/09/2024300.000 Case Gsin: N7350material: 47742Plate, Dinner, Polycarbonate, 9 Inch, Break, Crack And Chip Resistant,Dishwasher Safe And Able To Withstand Extreme Temperatures, Colour Buff,72 Pieces Per Case,Jones-Zylon #Ndp-9Is Item Offered Is Exactly As Requested Above?Yes _______ Or No ______Manufacturer's Name: _________________________Brand Name: __________________________________Product / Style Number ________Product Code: ________________________________Please Quote Unit Price For:Year 1- (October 03, 2022 To October 02, 2023) $ _______ Caseyear 2- (October 03, 2023 To September 30, 2024) $ _______ Case========================================================Item 50 30/09/2024130.000 Case Gsin: N7350material: 47743Mug, Stacking, Polycarbonate, 10 Oz Capacity, Break, Dishwasher Safe Andable To Withstand Extreme Temperatures, Colour Buff, 72 Pieces Per Case,Jones-Zylon #Sm-10Is Item Offered Is Exactly As Requested Above?Yes _______ Or No ______Manufacturer's Name: _________________________Brand Name: __________________________________Product / Style Number ________Product Code: ________________________________Please Quote Unit Price For:Year 1- (October 03, 2022 To October 02, 2023) $ _______ Caseyear 2- (October 03, 2023 To September 30, 2024) $ _______ Case========================================================Item 60 30/09/2024130.000 Case Gsin: N7340material: 47746Spoon, Soup, Polycarbonate, 6 Inch, Large Handle Ergonomically Designed,Dishwasher Safe And Able To Withstand Extreme Temperatures, Color Safetyjones Zylon (Big Grip) #Pcss-6Is Item Offered Is Exactly As Requested Above?Yes _______ Or No ______Manufacturer's Name: _________________________Brand Name: __________________________________Product / Style Number ________Product Code: ________________________________Please Quote Unit Price For:Year 1- (October 03, 2022 To October 02, 2023) $ _______ Caseyear 2- (October 03, 2023 To September 30, 2024) $ _______ Case========================================================Item 70 30/09/2024130.000 Case Gsin: N7340material: 47747Spork, Lexan Polycarbonate, 6 5/8 Inch, Large Handle Ergonomicallydesigned, Dishwasher Safe And Able To Withstand Extreme Temperatures,Color Buff, 360 Pieces Per Case,Jones-Zylon #Pcsf-7Is Item Offered Is Exactly As Requested Above?Yes _______ Or No ______Manufacturer's Name: _________________________Brand Name: __________________________________Product / Style Number ________Product Code: ________________________________Please Quote Unit Price For:Year 1- (October 03, 2022 To October 02, 2023) $ _______ Caseyear 2- (October 03, 2023 To September 30, 2024) $ _______ Case========================================================Item 80 30/09/2024130.000 Case Gsin: N7340material: 47748Teaspoon, Polycarbonate, 6 1/4 Inch, Large Handle Ergonomically Designed, Dishwasher Safe And Able To Withstand Extreme Temperatures, Colorsafety Yellow, 432 Pieces Per Case,Jones-Zylon (Big Grip) #Pcs-6Is Item Offered Is Exactly As Requested Above?Yes _______ Or No ______Manufacturer's Name: _________________________Brand Name: __________________________________Product / Style Number ________Product Code: ________________________________Please Quote Unit Price For:Year 1- (October 03, 2022 To October 02, 2023) $ _______ Caseyear 2- (October 03, 2023 To September 30, 2024) $ _______ Case========================================================Item 90 30/09/20245,000.00 Each Gsin: N7300material: 99241020Tableware &Amp; Cutlery As Described Below:Similar Items Not Listed May Be Required From Time To Timeand Shall Be Provided At A __________ % Discount From Specifiedprice List:========================================================Note: These Products Should Be Equivalent Or Better.Terms And Conditions:Manitoba;Refers To The Manitoba Governmentrfq;Refers To The Request For Quotation Document Issued Bymanitoba To Invite Offers (I.E. Prices) From Biddersbidder;Refers To The Person Who Or Company Which Obtains A Copy Ofthe Rfq For The Purpose Of Submitting A Quotation To Providethe Goodsquote;Refers To The Quotation Submitted By A Bidder In Response Tothe Rfqvendor;Refers To The Person Who Or Company Which Will Provide The Goodsas A Successful Biddercontract;Refers To The Value Contract Issued To The Vendor As The Awarddocumentrelease Order;Refers To A Specific Release Purchase Order Document Issuedby A Client Department To The Vendor To Order Product From The Contractspecial Notes:Bidders To Quote A Single Price, For Each Item Offered≪(≫,≪)≫For Each Year.Your Pricing Unit Is To Be The Same As Requested, I.E. Perpackage, Per Case Etc.If Your Pricing Is Based On A Different Unit Than Requestedyou Must Indicate That Change Clearly On That Item Offered.Tender Evaluation: (Total Award)Quotations Will Be Evaluated Based On Product Offered Compared Toproduct Description/Specifications Requested, Delivery, Price, Qualityof The Bidder's Performance In Past Awards And Any Other Terms &Amp;Conditions Indicated On This Rfq.Failure To Provide Adequate Information To Evaluate The Item Offered Maybe Cause For Rejection Of Your Quote.The Intent Is To Evaluate The Bids On A Total Award. Economic Evaluationto Be At Manitoba's Sole Discretion.After Reviewing The Tenders, Psb May Contact The Vendor For No Chargesamples Of Any Low Bid. Samples To Be Supplied Or Provided Forevaluation Within 5 Business Days From The Date Of Request.Products/Brands:Approved Products Are Shown For Each Item And Only Thoseproducts/Brands Will Be Considered On This Tender.The Products Shown Are Required On A No Substitute Basis.Vendors Wishing To Offer Alternative Product For Futuretenders Are Invited To Submit Samples For Long Term Testingand Evaluation By Contacting Psb. All Samples Become Theproperty Of Psb And Will Not Be Returned.Note:The Only Exceptions To The Above No Substitute Condition Will Be:A) Substitute Brands May Be Approved For Temporary Use Ifunforeseen Circumstances Cause The Approved Product Tobe Discontinued Or Unavailable For An Extended Periodof Time. Temporary Alternatives Must Be Approved Inwriting By Psb. The Use Of A Temporary Alternative Isnot Meant To Imply That This Item Will Be Consideredan Approved Product For Future Tenders.B) Where Samples Have Been Submitted For Testing Prior Tothe Rfq Posting And Are Currently Under Going Evaluationand Approval.Substitutes Shipped Without Prior Written Approval Will Be Heldat Shippers Risk Pending Return Instructions.Any Substitute/Alternative Product Supplied Which Uponinspection Or Use, Is Deemed By The Using Department To Beunacceptable For Their Use Will Be Returned For Full Credit Orreplacement At No Cost To Manitoba Or The Contract May Becancelled.Any Product Supplied Which Upon Inspection Or Use, Is Deemedby Psb To Be Defective Will Be Returned To The Vendor Forreplacement. All Costs Related To The Return And Replacementof The Defective Product To Be The Responsibility Of Thevendor.Vendor Must Respond To Defective Product Concerns Within48 Hours Of Receiving Faxed Documentation From Client Department.Vendor Must Notify Psb Immediately In Writing (By Fax/E-Mail)Of Any Known Defective Product(S) Or Product Recall(S) Relatedto The Product(S) The Vendor Has Shipped To Clients To Avoid Release Ofsaid Product To End Users.Quantity/Item Releases:The Vendor Is Not To Ship Any Item Until A Separaterelease Order Has Been Placed By Fax Or Mail.Release Orders For Items May Be Placed At Any Time Duringthe Period Of This Contract And In Various Quantities.The Quantities Shown Are The Approximate Quantities Requiredper Year And May Vary More Or Less.The Contract Value Shown As Target Value Represents The Totalestimated Value For 1 Year.Any Unused Portion As Of The End Of The Contract Period Will Beconsidered Cancelled.Contract Extension And Additional Products:By Written Agreement Between Manitoba And The Vendor, Thecontract May Be Amended To Include Additional Products Orlocations And/Or The Duration Of The Contract May Be Extendedto Continue Past The Expiry Date Specified Above.Release Orders To Be Shipped Per Delivery Schedule, Unlessotherwise Approved And/Or Requested By The Client Department.The Release Order Will Include A Delivery Schedule To Distributecommitments Throughout The Validity Period Of The Contract On A Yearlybasis.Client Departments Reserve The Right To Change Quantities On A Releaseorder, If Required, Or To Cancel An Individual Release Order In Part Orin Total If Necessitated By Program Changes/Demand Or Vendor Failing Todeliver Products Within The Release Order Scheduled Time Frames.Any Unused Portion As Of The End Of The Contract Period Will Beconsidered Cancelled.Delivery:The Delivery Date (If Shown) Is Actually The End Of The Contract.Vendor Must Notify Client Department(S) Immediately In Writing (By Fax)Of Any Delays Of Regular Or Scheduled Shipments.Shipments Are Considered To Be Delayed If The Delivery Timewill Be Longer Than The Scheduled Lead Time Indicated For That Item Onthe Release Order.Vendor Must Respond To Late Shipment Inquires Within 24 Hours.Note: All Goods Are Subject To Inspection Prior To Acceptance. Signingof Delivery Slip Not To Be Construed As Acceptance. The Clientdepartments Reserve The Right To Return All Goods Not Meetingspecification After Final Inspection.Food Services Manager At Each Facility Are:Wrc Winnipeg Remand Centre141 Kennedy Streetwinnipeg, Mb. R3c 4N5mgr: Jiri Rozporkaph.: 204 945-4947Deliveries Will Be Accepted Monday To Friday Betweenthe Hours Of 8:00 Am To 11:30 Am.Hcc Headingley Correctional Centre6030 Portage Avenueheadingley, Mb. R4h 1E8mgr: David Wainwrightph.: 204 831-4605Deliveries Will Be Accepted Monday To Friday Betweenthe Hours Of 7:00 Am To 3:00 Pm.Myc Manitoba Youth Centre170 Doncaster Streetwinnipeg, Mb. R3n 1X9mgr: Jason Tutliesph.: 204 928-7160Deliveries Will Be Accepted Monday To Friday Betweenthe Hours Of 8:00 Am To 11:00 Am And 1:00 Pm To 4:00Pm.Mrcc Milner Ridge Correctional Centrebox 460Beausejour, Mb. R0e 0C0mgr: Joel Omochinskiph.: 204 268-4011Deliveries Will Be Accepted Monday To Thursday Betweenthe Hours Of 10:00 Am To 4:00 Pm.Bcc Brandon Correctional Centre375 Veterans Waybrandon, Mb. R7a 0B1mgr: William Pontph.: 204 725-3532Deliveries Will Be Accepted 7 Days A Week Betweenthe Hours Of 8:00 Am To 11:00 Am And 12:30 Pm To 4:00Pm.Ayc Agassiz Youth Centrebox 1342, #2 River Roadportage La Prairie, Mb. R1n 3A9mgr.: Brad Sandersonph.: 204 239-3547Deliveries Will Be Accepted Monday To Friday Betweenthe Hours Of 9:00 Am To 5:00 Pm.Pcc Portage Correctional Centre329 Duke Avenueportage La Prairie, Mb. R1n 0S4mgr.: Brad Sandersonph.: 204 239-3547Deliveries Will Be Accepted Monday To Friday Betweenthe Hours Of 8:00 Am To 3:00 Pm.Dcc Dauphin Correctional Centre114 River Avenue Westdauphin, Mb. R7n 0J7mgr.: Doug Morleyph.: 204 622-2328Deliveries Will Be Accepted Monday To Friday Betweenthe Hours Of 8:00 Am To 3:00 Pm.Tpcc The Pas Correctional Centrebox 659, 3Rd Street Eastthe Pas, Mb. R9a 1K7mgr: Eric Normoreph.: 204 627-8464Deliveries Will Be Accepted Monday To Friday Betweenthe Hours Of 8:00 Am To 11:30 Am And 12:30 Pm To 3:30Pm.Wcc Women's Correctional Centre,,,, 35 Routledge Ave,,,, Headingley, Mb R4h 0A9,,,, Mrg: Curtis Reeve,,,, Ph.: 204-948-8850,,,,Deliveries Will Be Accepted Monday To Friday Between,,,,The Hours Of 8:00 Am To 4:00 Pmsmhc Selkirk Mental Health Center825 Manitoba Ave. (Gate#3)Selkirk Mb.Attn: Keith Apetagonph.: 204 482-1680Mdc Manitoba Developmental Centre840 3Rd Street Nepotage La Prairie, Mb R1n 3C6attn: Patrick Tremblay-Sabourinph.: 204 856-4269Inspection:Final Inspection And Acceptance Or Rejection Of The Goods Will Be Madepromptly As Practicable, But Failure To Inspect And Accept Or Rejectgoods Promptly Does Not Mean That The Manitobagovernment Has Accepted These Goods. The Government Of Manitoba Reservesthe Right To Inspect The Goods For Up To 90 Days After The Date Ofdelivery.Partial Acceptance Or Rejection Of An Order Does Not Release The Bidderfrom Its Responsibility To Complete The Order.Time Is Of The Essence:Time Shall Be Of The Essence Hereof. Failure To Meet Thedelivery Time (I.E. Lead Time) Indicated On The Release Ordermay Result In The Cancellation Of Any Outstanding Contract Releaseorder.Pricing:Pricing To Be Offered Is Firm Ending September 30, 2024.Yes ________ Or No ________If No, Indicate: Prices Firm Until (Date)________Bidders Offering Prices "Subject To Change Without Notice" Or"In Effect At Time Of Shipment" May Be Rejected Outright.Preference May Be Given To Suppliers Offering Firm Pricing.Invoices:Invoices Must Be Priced In The Same Amount And Unit Of Measureas Shown On The Release Order Or The Vendor Must Contact The Clientdepartment, In Writing, Prior To Shipping The Products On The Releaseorder.This Is An Accounting Concern And Is Not Intended To Outlinea Process To Request Price Changes.Favoured Customer:If During The Period Of The Offer The Bidders Offers For Sale Likequality And Quantity Similar To Customers At More Favourable Terms, Thecurrent Quoted Price Shall Be Immediately Altered To A Level Thatreflects The Same Favourable Terms.Provision Of Goods/Services To Manitoba Boards, Et Al:During The Term Of The Agreement, Or Any Renewal Thereof, The Contractoragrees To Offer The Goods/Services Upon Written Approval Of Psb:(A) To Corporations, Boards, Commissions, Councils, Bureaus, Agencies Orassociations That Are Controlled By The Government Of Manitoba, Or Allof The Members Of Which Are Appointed By The Government Of Manitoba,Whether By Order-In-Council Or Legislation Or By A Minister Of Thegovernment Of Manitoba; Release Of The Purchase Order/Outline Agreementwill Be At Psb's Discretion; And(B) To Agencies That Are Funded By The Government Of Manitoba Only, Orsuppliers Of Essential Services In The Province Of Manitoba≪(≫,≪)≫On The Same Terms And Conditions Of The Agreement And At Prices That Donot Exceed Prices Charged To Manitoba For The Goods/Services. It Shallbe In The Sole Discretion Of Such Entity Whether Or Not It Wishes Toreceive The Benefit Of This Provision. If An Entity Wishes To Availitself Of This Provision, It May Do So Directly By Issuing Its Ownrelease Purchase Order To The Contractor, In Which Case Any Agreementresulting From Said Release Purchase Order Will Be Between The Entityand The Contractor, And Manitoba Will Not Be A Party Thereto.Usage Reportthe Vendor To Provide To Procurement Services Branch An Annual Reportindicating The Actual Usage During The Contract Year. The Date And Timesfor This Report Will Be As Requested By The Procurement Officer,Procurement Services Branch.The Report To Show:A) The Quantity Shipped By Line Item And The Dollar Values As Per Thecontract; And≪(≫,≪)≫B) Individual Items Ordered Against The Contract But Not Listed On Thecontract And The Dollar Amount.Ddp/Freight/Direct Delivery:To Be Delivered Ddp. Destination Various Manitoba Government Department.The Unit Prices Quoted Above Include All Necessary Charges≪(≫,≪)≫Freight, Insurance, Handling Etc. If Any Charges Are Notincluded Please Explain In Detail Any/All Charges Whichwill Be Extra To The Unit Prices Quoted And Will Be Chargedon The Invoice.Vendor's Policy As Follows (If Applicable):A) Is There A Minimum Order/Shipment Value Required For Ddpdestination Pricing? Yes ______ Or No ______B) If Yes≪(≫,≪)≫Freight Charges Will Be Extra On Orders/Shipmentsunder $ ______________In Value (Before Tax)C) If Yes≪(≫,≪)≫Freight Charges Will Be:Actual Carrier Charges __________ Or Flat Rate ________If Flat Rate, Indicate:The Amount Charged Per Shipment Will Be $ _________No Freight Charges Allowed On Back Order Quantities.Restocking Charges:"There Will Be No Restocking Charges."Warranty:Please Indicate The Warranty For Each Item Offered(If Applicable) ____ Days Or ____ Months Or _______ Yearsif The Warranty Period Is Not The Same For All Items Offeredthen Indicate The Warranty On A Product By Product Basis.Vendor To Address Warranty Issues Within 48 Hours Of Receivingfaxed Documentation From Client Department.Termination:Manitoba May, In Its Sole Discretion, Immediately Terminate A Purchaseorder/Contract In Writing If:A)The Vendor Fails To Properly Fulfill, Perform, Satisfy And Carry Outeach And Every One Of Its Obligations Under The Purchase Order/Contract,Orb)The Vendor Fails Or Refuses To Comply With A Verbal Or Written Requestor Direction From Manitoba Within Three(3) Days Of Receiving The Requestor Direction; Orc)The Vendor Become Bankrupt Or Insolvent Or Liquidates; Ord)A Receiver, Trustee Or Custodian Is Appointed For The Assets Of Thevendor, Or Any Partner Thereof; Ore)The Vendor Or Any Partner Thereof Makes A Compromise, Arrangement, Orassignment With Or For The Benefit Of The Creditors Of The Vendor Or Ofthat Partner, As The Case May Be; Orf)The Vendor Fails To Secure Or Renew Any License Or Permit For Thevendors Business Required By Law; Or Any Such License Or Permit Isrevoked Or Suspended; Org)The Vendor Or Any Partner, Officer Or Director Of The Vendor Is Foundguilty Of An Indictable Offence; Orh)The Vendor Fails To Comply With Any Law Or Regulation Relating To Theemployment Of Its Employees; Ori)The Vendor At Any Time Engages In Any Activities Or Trade Practiceswhich, In The Opinion Of Manitoba, Are Prejudicial To The Interests Ofmanitoba, Or A Department Or Agency Thereof; Orj)There Is A Breach Of Any Provision Of The Purchase Order/Contract.K)The Goods Provided By The Vendor Are Not According To The Contract Orotherwise Unsatisfactory; Orl)The Services Provided By The Vendor Are Unsatisfactory, Inadequate, Orare Improperly Performed; Orm)The Vendor Has Failed To Meet The Delivery Date Indicated On Thepurchase Order/Contract Or Repeatedly Failed To Meet The Delivery Leadtime, Indicated On The Purchase Order/Contract.Manitoba May, In Its Sole Discretion, Terminate The Purchaseorder/Contract At Any Time By Giving At Least 30 Days Written Notice Tothe Vendor Prior To The Intended Termination Date. This Termination Maybe Used For Those Instances Where There Are Program Changes, Fundingchanges, Etc. All Purchases By Manitoba Under The Purchaseorder/Contract Are Subject To And Expressly Conditional Upon Thelegislature Of Manitoba Duly Appropriating Funds To The Fiscal Year Inwhich They Are Required To Be Paid. For The Multi-Year Contracts Therfq/Contract Term "Fiscal Year" Means The Period Commencing April 1St Ofone Year And Ending On March 31St Of The Next Ensuing Year.Indigenous Business Standard For "Goods With Related Services"Definitions:"Indigenous Business" Means A Business That Is At Least 51% Indigenousowned And Controlled And, If It Has Six Or More Full-Time Employees, Atleast One-Third Of Its Employees Must Be Indigenous Persons."Indigenous Business Directory" Means A Business Directory Of Indigenousbusinesses That Meet Manitoba's Definition Of An Indigenous Business.'Indigenous Business Standard" Means Terms And Conditions That Indicatethat Indigenous Business Participation Is Desirable But Not Mandatory."Indigenous Person" Means A First Nations, Non-Status Indian, Métis Orinuit Person Who Is A Canadian Citizen And Resident Of Canada.Indigenous Procurement Initiative:Manitoba Is Committed To Community Economic Development As A Keycomponent Of Its Economic Strategy. It Intends To Develop A Provincialeconomy That Is More Inclusive, Equitable And Sustainable.Procurement Practices Are One Means That Can Be Used To Contribute Tothe Growth Of Indigenous Businesses. In That Regard, Manitoba Developedthe Indigenous Procurement Initiative (Ipi). The Objective Of Ipi Is Toincrease The Participation Of Indigenous Businesses In Providing Goodsand Services To Manitoba.Indigenous Business Standard:Indigenous Participation Is Desired But Bids Will Not Be Disqualified Ifthere Is No Indigenous Business Participation.Indigenous Business Directory:Manitoba Has Established A Directory Of Indigenous Businesses Called The"Indigenous Business Directory". This Directory Is A List Of Indigenousbusinesses (Including Non Profit Organizations And Economic Developmentcorporations) That Have Self Declared As An Indigenous Business Meetingthat Definition Under The Ipi. It Is Neither Comprehensive Norexhaustive But May Be A Useful Resource To Identifying Indigenousbusinesses For Potential Partnering Or Sub-Contracting Purposes.Indigenous Businesses Not Listed In The Directory May Also Be Used.Registration In The Indigenous Business Directory Does Not Guaranteecertification As An Indigenous Business, As Business Status May Change;Therefore Formal Certification Is Required In The Formal Tenderprocess.Indigenous Businesses Are Encouraged To Register By Contactingmanitoba Labour, Consumer Protection And Government Services Procurementand Supply Chain (Psc).For Further Information On The Indigenous Business Directory≪(≫≪≪)≫(≫,≪(≫≪≪)≫)≫Registration Forms And Access To A Copy Of The Indigenous Businessdirectory Please See The Following Website:Http://Www.Gov.Mb.Ca/Finance/Psb/Api/Api Bd.Html Or Contact:Manitoba Labour, Consumer Protection And Government Servicesprocurement And Supply Chain (Psc)600 - 352 Donald Streetwinnipeg, Manitobar3b 2H8ph: 204-945-6361For All Other General Inquiries Related To This Tender Opportunity,Please Contact The Name Of The Individual(S) Identified On Page One Ofthis Tender Document.Environmentally Preferable Productsmanitoba Generally Awards The Bid To The Lowest "Overall" Price Of Anacceptable Product, However, Preference May Be Given To Products Whichare "More Environmentally Preferable" And Support Manitoba's Sustainabledevelopment Procurement Guidelines.Bidders Are Encouraged To Provide Complete Details Of Productsoffered Including The Environmental Issues To Be Considered.Product Pricing May Be Only One Of The Components To Be Considered Inthe Overall Evaluation Of "Environmentally Preferable Products".Examples Of "Environmentally Preferable Products" Are As Follows:Packaging:Preference May Be Given To Products Which Use Less Packaging≪(≫,≪)≫Packaging Containing Recycled Content Or Packaging Which Can Berecycled Etc. (Providing The Packaging Still Provides Proper Andadequate Protection To The Product Offered For Sale)Bidders To Provide Details Regarding The Packaging, If Applicable, Foreach Item Offered.Products, Recycled Or Recyclable:Preference May Be Given To Products Containing Recycled Content Or Whichmay Be Recycled.Bidders To Provide Details Regarding The Percentage Of "Total Recycledcontent" And "Post Consumer Waste Content", If Applicable, For Each Itemoffered.(Total Recycled Content Means The Percentage Of All Recycled Materialsincluding Manufacturer's Trimmings, Cuttings, Overruns And "Postconsumer Waste"Post Consumer Waste Content Means That Proportion Of Recycledmaterial That Has Been Sold To A Consumer And Collected After Their Usein A Recycling Program E.G. Used Aluminum Cans Etc..Products, More Environmentally Preferable:Preference May Be Given To Products Which Generally Meet Or Exceed Theabove Specifications And Can Demonstrate Satisfaction In Relation To Theend User's Requirements.These Products Will Be Classified "More Environmentally Preferable"Through A Recognized Certification Program.Bidders To Provide Complete Details Of The Environmental Issues To Beconsidered.Examples Of "More Environmentally Preferable" Products Could Be The Useof A Non-Toxic Or Less Toxic Substance Than Currently Used Or A Productcontaining A Higher Percentage Of Post-Consumer Recycled Content.Replacement Products:Manitoba May Be Interested In "Replacement" Or Alternative Types Ofproducts Which Can Be Proven To Be "More Environmentallypreferable" Compared To Those Products Specified Above. Bidders Areencouraged To Provide Complete Details Of Possible Replacement Products.An Example Of "Replacement" Products Could Be The Use Of Electric Handdryers In Place Of Paper Towels.At Manitoba's Discretion Any "Environmentally Preferable Products"Offered May Be:A) Accepted For This Quote, Orb) Not Accepted For This Quote, Orc) Not Accepted For This Quote But Considered For Future Study/Use.Vendor Information:Right To Reissue Rfqmanitoba Reserves The Right To Cancel And/Or Reissue The Rfq Where, Inmanitoba's Sole Opinion, None Of The Quotes Submitted In Response To Therfq Warrant Acceptance Or Where It Would Be In The Best Interests Ofmanitoba To Do So. Costs Incurred In The Preparation, Presentation Andsubmission Of A Quote Shall Be Borne Entirely By The Bidder.Manitoba Shall Not Reimburse Any Bidders For Any Costs If The Rfq Iscancelled Or Reissued.Authorized Vendor:Manitoba Reserves The Right, Prior To Any Contract Award, To Secureevidence To Manitoba's Satisfaction That Any Bidder Is The Manufactureror An Authorized Distributor, Dealer Or Retailer Of The Goods Offeredand Is Authorized To Sell These Goods In Manitoba, Canada And Uponrequest Will Provide Manitoba With Written Evidence Thereof.Manitoba Reserves The Right To Secure Evidence To The Manitoba'ssatisfaction That Any Bidder Is Able To Provide The Goods Or Servicesand To Require The Successful Bidder To Furnish Security, Free Of Anyexpense To Manitoba, To Guarantee Faithful Performance Of The Contract.Canadian Fundsmanitoba Prefers To Receive Quotations In Canadian Funds.If The Pricing Offered Is Quoted In A Currency Other Than Canadian Thenthe Currency Must Be Clearly Identified On The Quote Document.Accounts Receivable Addressdue To Our Computerized Accounts Payable System Please Advise Ifyour Invoice Address (Accounts Receivable) Is The Same As The Addressfor Orders / Quotes Shown Above:Yes ____ Or No ______If No Provide Complete Details I.E. Box #, Street Address, City≪(≫,≪)≫Province, Postal Code, Etc._________________Invoicing Department Contact Person: _____________________________Address: ____________________________________________________City/Province/Postal Code: _____________________________________Telephone: ____________________ Facsimile: ___________________E-Mail Address: ______________________________________________Hours Of Operation: ___________________________________________Invoicestaxable Items Must Be Identified On The Invoice On Each Individual Lineitem.Manitoba Shall Be Invoiced Directly From The Vendor.Invoices Must Be Priced In The Same Amount And Unit Of Measure As Shownon The Release Order Or The Vendor Must Contact Manitoba, In Writing,Prior To Shipping The Products On The Release Order.This Is An Accounting Concern And Is Not Intended To Outline A Processto Request Price Changes.Manitoba Certifies That The Services Are Being Purchased Under Theagreement By The Government Of Manitoba With Crown Funds And Aretherefore Not Subject To The Federal Goods And Services Tax (The "Gst").The Vendor Represents And Warrants That Gst Has Not Been Included Orquoted In Any Fees, Prices Or Estimates And Covenants That It Will Notinclude Gst In Any Invoice Provided, Or Claim For Payment Requested,Under The Agreement.Manitoba's Retail Sales Tax Licenseare You Licensed By Manitoba Finance To Collect And Remitmanitoba's Retail Sales Taxyes_____ Or No_____If No Disregard The Following Paragraph.Manitoba's Retail Sales Taxis The Product(S) Offered Subject To Manitoba's Retail Sales Taxyes____ Or No _____If The Quote Consists Of Both Taxable (T) And Non-Taxable ( Nt) Itemsplease Indicate T Or Nt Opposite Each Item Offered.Payment Terms:Manitoba Will Consider Early Payment Terms. Manitoba's Standard Paymentterm Is Net Thirty (30) Days.Bidder Shall Specify Their Standard Invoice Term: _______________Any Applicable Discounts For Early Payment?Yes _____ No _____ Initial __________If Yes, Please Specify: ______________________________________Does Your Early Payment Clause Appear On Your Invoice?Yes _____ No _____ Initial __________Your Quotation Reference # (If Applicable) ___________Proposed Delivery Address:As Per Released Purchase Ordertenders To Be Returned To:Merx Electronic Bid Submission Www.Merx.Com