Non-Emergency Towing Services

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 31, 2029 at 14:00 EST. All bids submitted after 14:00 EST will result in the bid being declared non-responsive. The Government of Canada through this RFSA, intends to establish and maintain SAs with suppliers to provide Non-Emergency Towing Services (NETS) to tow Vessels as well as, marine mammal carcasses and other marine impediments and debris on an as and when required basis, for one or more regions/sub-regions in accordance with the Statement of Requirement – Annex A.

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 2029-03-31.
  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