M7594-260290-A RFP Kiln-Dried Wood Shavings

Scope Summary

Please note that late submissions will not be considered or accepted. REQUIREMENT: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) requires the supply of medium coarse kiln-dried wood shavings (softwood) on an "as and when requested" basis. The destinations are the Ottawa Stable and Pakenham Breeding Farm. The intent is to establish a one-year contract, from April 24, 2027, to April 23, 2028, with 3 optional one-year periods. Green Procurement - Environmentally Preferable Packaging Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) is committed to supporting the procurement of environmentally preferable plastic products and the reduction of plastic packaging waste, and is taking concrete steps to better manage the use and disposal of plastics in its own operations as per the Greening Government Strategy: A Government of Canada Directive, the Government of Canada actions on plastic waste in federal operations commitments, and the Ocean Plastics Charter. Environmentally preferable packaging specifications are mandatory requirements in this procurement. This solicitation of offers is open only to Canadian suppliers and to Suppliers of an Applicable Trading Partner.

Bid Readiness Checklist

• 0. Eligibility Restriction Gate Mandatory
  Restricted: SA holders only — Confirm your company already holds active qualification under this supply arrangement, standing offer, framework, or set-aside before preparing a bid.
  Suggested Evidence: Pre-Qualification Letter / SA Number / Set-Aside Certification
• 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 2026-11-19 · 5 days left 14:00 ET.
  Suggested Evidence: Signed Cover Form, Mandatory Returnables & Complete File Upload
• 3. Technical Specs, Lead Times & Warranty Mandatory
  Confirm OEM/equivalent part compliance, delivery lead times, OEM authorization, and post-delivery warranty coverage.
  Suggested Evidence: Spec Sheet, OEM Authorization & Lead-Time Schedule
• 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