Lowbed Trailers

Scope Summary

AMENDMENT TO CLOSING TIME: Please disregard the Ariba Discovery posting response deadline closing time and Canada Buys posting closing time. All required supporting documentation and bid submission must be submitted by March 15, 2028 at 2:00 pm EST. All bids submitted after 2:00 pm EST will result in the bid being declared non-responsive. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) on behalf of the Department of National Defence has a requirement to establish a Supply Arrangement for the provision of various configurations of Low Bed Trailers in accordance with Annex A – Purchase Description for Trailer Lowbed. The Identified Users authorized to make call-ups against the Supply Arrangement include any Federal Government Department, Agency or Crown Corporation listed in Schedules I, I.1, II, III, of the Financial Administration Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. F-11. The Request for Supply Arrangement has no defined end-date and will remain valid until such time as Canada no longer considers it to be advantageous to use it.

Bid Readiness Checklist

• 1. Portal Registration & Eligibility Mandatory
  Confirm active supplier account on the issuing portal to submit bids to buyer "Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)" (Canada).
  Suggested Evidence: SAP Ariba Supplier ID / Procurement Business Number (PBN)
• 2. Submission Deadline & Format Mandatory
  Finalize pricing and compliance attachments at least 24 hours ahead of Closes 2028-03-14.
  Suggested Evidence: Signed Cover Form, Mandatory Returnables & Complete File Upload
• 3. Fleet Licensing, Insurance & Dispatch Plan Mandatory
  Provide vehicle specifications/registrations, driver screening/licensing, route SLA coverage, and commercial auto liability insurance.
  Suggested Evidence: Fleet Roster, Operating Licenses & Insurance Certificate
• 4. Commercial Pricing Schedule Mandatory
  Structure transparent itemized fixed or T&M rate pricing aligned with notice deliverables (ceiling not disclosed in notice).
  Suggested Evidence: Itemized Pricing Table, Rate Card & Scope Assumptions