Bids Are Invited For 2025 Single Axle Dump Truck

The District Of North Saanich (The “District”) Hereby Provides Public Notice Of Its Intent To Directly Award A Contract For The Supply Of One (1) Single Axle Dump Truck To The Following Vendor:Supplier Information:Velocity Truck Centre2005 Keating Cross Roadsaanichton, Bc V8m 2A5canadaproduct Description:2025 Freightliner M2106 Dump Truckestimated Contract Value: $233,312.00 Cad (Including Taxes And All Service Charges)Background:The District Is In Immediate Need Of A Replacement Dump Truck To Ensure Continuity Of Essential Municipal Services. Due To The Operational Urgency, The District Cannot Accommodate The Typical Lead Times Associated With The Procurement Of A New Vehicle Through A Competitive Process.Justification For Direct Award:In Accordance With Applicable Trade Agreements And Procurement Policies, The District Intends To Proceed With A Direct Award Based On The Following Criteria:Urgency Of Need: A Replacement Unit Is Required Without Delay To Maintain Core Operational Services.Availability: To The Best Of The District’S Knowledge, The Unit Offered By Velocity Truck Centre Is The Only Vehicle Currently In Stock That Meets The District’S Specifications.Notice Of Challenge:Suppliers Wishing To Formally Challenge This Proposed Direct Award Must Submit A Detailed Written Objection To: [email protected] For Submissions: May 08, 2025, At 3:00 Pm Pst]Written Objections Must Include The Following Information:Specific Reasons For Objecting To The Direct Award.Confirmation Of The Ability To Supply A Comparable In-Stock Unit (In Terms Of Specifications, Model Year, And Mileage).Documentation Verifying That The Total Cost Will Not Exceed $233,312.00 Cad.Full Contact Details, Including Name, Address, Phone Number, And Email Address.All Objections Received By The Stated Deadline Will Be Reviewed And Evaluated By The District. The Decision To Accept Or Reject A Challenge Rests Solely With The District. If It Is Determined That A Legitimate, Qualified, And Cost-Comparable Alternative Exists, The District May Consider Initiating A Competitive Public Procurement Process.For Additional Information, Please Contact:District Of North Saanich – Purchasing [email protected]