202601154/C - Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit

This is a reposting solicitation 202601154B, incorporating the amendment 001 and 002 of questions and answers that were not posted in time.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) National Forensic Laboratory Services in Edmonton requires type 2 Reverse Osmosis (RO) water for DNA analysis and reagent preparation. The existing water purification system in the laboratory feeds three RO taps in the laboratory through a distribution loop that is roughly 50m long. The existing water purification system includes a pretreatment filter, the RO water purification unit, an ultraviolet purification unit, and a holding tank. The RO water purification unit, and the holding tank must be replaced.

All the deliverables and installation must take place prior to 2026/03/31

Policy on Reciprocal Procurement: This solicitation of bids is open only to Canadian suppliers

Basis of selection: Lowest Compliant Bid

Tenders must be submitted to the RCMP Bid Receiving Unit at: krista.meloche@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Refer to the attached tender documents to obtain further information.

Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Procuring Office:

RCMP Contracting and Procurement
73 Leikin Dr MS #1
Ottawa ON K1A 0R2

Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities . Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, bid solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party.

The RCMP has adopted the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the supplier integrity and compliance provisions are being applied in RCMP contracting activities as outlined in this solicitation.
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