Public Works and Government Services Canada - *Newfoundland and Labrador *Ontario (except NCR) *Nova Scotia *Northwest Territories *Alberta *Prince Edward Island *New Brunswick *British Columbia *Yukon *Quebec (except NCR) *Manitoba *Saskatchewan *Nunavut Territory, Gatineau, Quebec
This appears to be an ongoing Government of Canada opportunity for suppliers of electric buses. Public Works and Government Services Canada is seeking to pre-qualify suppliers for supply arrangements covering: (1) electric shuttle buses, (2) electric school buses, and (3) electric commuter coach buses. A supplier may submit for one, two, or all three groups. This is not a direct contract to supply buses. Suppliers that meet the technical requirements may be placed on a supply arrangement and could then be invited to bid on later, specific contracts. Only suppliers awarded a supply arrangement may bid on those follow-on opportunities. The arrangement has no stated end date and new suppliers may apply on an ongoing basis. Deliveries may be required across Canada, including Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario outside the National Capital Region, Nova Scotia, the territories, Alberta, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, British Columbia, Quebec outside the National Capital Region, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nunavut, and Gatineau, Quebec. The notice references several trade agreements and states that all interested suppliers may submit an arrangement. Submissions may be made in English or French, and electronic submission through epost Connect is encouraged. The notice identifies Amendment 007, which modifies the Supply Arrangement Authority. The listed closing date is April 16, 2046 at 3:00 p.m.; because this date is unusual and the record contains amendments, it should be confirmed in the current official notice. Review the official RFSA, all attached specifications and amendments—particularly the documents for Amendment 007—for technical requirements, vehicle standards, delivery obligations, submission instructions, and any mandatory certifications. The listed contacts are Jacques Legault or Donna Serra at PWGSC. This opportunity appears potentially relevant to Canadian manufacturers, distributors, or other suppliers able to provide the specified electric bus types, but a business should verify its technical and other requirements against the official tender before submitting.
