N.B. awards Amherst’s Waldale plant $5m contract
By THE CHRONICLE HERALD
February 4, 2013 - 6:13pm
February 4, 2013 - 6:13pm
http://thechronicleherald.ca/business/635342-nb-awards-amherst-s-waldale-plant-5m-contract
An Amherst licence plate maker has won a $5-million contract with the province of New Brunswick.
Waldale Manufacturing Ltd. was awarded a deal with Supply and Services New Brunswick, according to a tender award announced Monday.
Waldale president Todd Lawrence declined comment, referring questions to the New Brunswick government.
The Amherst operation produces licence plates for markets overseas, in the United States and in Canada, including Nova Scotia.
In 2005, industry giantsUtsch AG of Germany and George Industries of Australia purchased Waldale, which is privately owned.
Here are some of the Tender documents:
Invitation to Tender (ITT) Abstract: Motor Vehicle License Plates - NB
http://www.merx.com/English/SUPPLIER_Menu.Asp?WCE=Show&TAB=1&PORTAL=MERX&State=7&id=NB-1043007-13&src=osr&FED_ONLY=0&ACTION=&rowcount=&lastpage=&MoreResults=&PUBSORT=2&CLOSESORT=0&IS_SME=N&hcode=a3gNcDhZUmeosx24bHvFvQ%3D%3D
Motor Vehicle License Plates - NB
Waldale president Todd Lawrence declined comment, referring questions to the New Brunswick government.
The Amherst operation produces licence plates for markets overseas, in the United States and in Canada, including Nova Scotia.
In 2005, industry giants
Here are some of the Tender documents:
Invitation to Tender (ITT) Abstract: Motor Vehicle License Plates - NB
http://www.merx.com/English/SUPPLIER_Menu.Asp?WCE=Show&TAB=1&PORTAL=MERX&State=7&id=NB-1043007-13&src=osr&FED_ONLY=0&ACTION=&rowcount=&lastpage=&MoreResults=&PUBSORT=2&CLOSESORT=0&IS_SME=N&hcode=a3gNcDhZUmeosx24bHvFvQ%3D%3D
Motor Vehicle License Plates - NB
Central Tendering Branch
Section Centrale des appels d'offres
P O Box 8000 - C.P. 8000
Fredericton
New Brunswick
E3B 5H6
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AMENDMENT # 3
CLARIFICATION FOR TENDER
QUESTION FROM VENDOR: The projected Purchase Quantities table in the bid has put "Off-Road" plates under the category of "Personalized". Same thing for ATV/Dealer.
Please confirm that these are sequential plates versus personalized plates as this would drastically change the pricing for these plates. Answer: These are both indeed sequential plates, not personalized. ******************************************************************************************* ****************************************************************************************** AMENDMENT # 2 Please not the change in the Pricing Page and Orders in the Specifications to now read: New specifications have been added in the attachment to replace the original one to now read with the correct number of 9,000 per order. PRICING FORM The supplier is to fill out the prices for each type of Licence Plate, (1) an "A" rate for large orders (9,000 or more plate pairs per type), (2) a "B" rate for small orders (under 9,000 plate pairs per type) and (3) a price for single plates per type., include the aluminum calculation, the name of the shipping company to be used and sign where indicated.
ORDERS ON PAGE 2 OF THE SPECS The pricing form indicates two price situations as follows: (1) an "A" rate for large orders (9000 or more plate pairs per type) and (2) a "B" rate for small orders (under 9,000 plate pairs per type). ****************************************************************************************** ******************************************************************************************* ******************************************************************************** Amendment # 1 Vendor Question and Response to Question. 1. Regarding the wording on page two of the tender which states... "During the contract period the supplier shall have the option of increasing its prices annually on January 1 by pre-set percentages" - Where should the pre-set percentages be indicated in the bid response? Answer: The pre-set percentage increase should be indicated on the pricing form on the last page in the area for the aluminum calculation.
2. On page two of the tender under the heading orders, the tender wording states... "subject to any minimum charge per order specified in the tender for the setting up of the machinery, dies, etc.." Where should minimum charges be indicated in the bid response? Answer: Again, the minimum charges should be displayed on the pricing form. There should be a separate paragraph following the aluminum pricing paragraph where they can indicate this.
3. How will tender pricing be evaluated and totaled to compare competitive bids?
Answer: If candidates can meet the requirements such as aluminum specs, reflective sheeting, etc., the cost will be a major contributing factor in awarding eh contract.
4. Are reference required to be submitted with the bid?
Answer: Yes, we require a minimum of two references.
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This is a tender notice only. In order to submit a bid, you must obtain official
tender documents from the New Brunswick Opportunities Network, another authorized tendering service or as indicated in the tender notice.
RETURN TO:
CENTRAL TENDERING BRANCH
P.O. Box 8000
Fredericton, N.B.
E3B 5H6
Marysville Place
Room Number 205, 20 McGloin Street
Fredericton, N.B.
E3A 5T8
Fax: (506)444-4200
Public opening of bids will take place on closing day at 14:00 Atlantic Time, in Marysville Place, Room 205, 20 McGloin Street, Fredericton, N.B. E3A 5T8.
All bids must be stated in Canadian Funds.
All tenders must be F.O.B. destination, freight prepaid.
Sales taxes should not be included in the unit, extended or total prices.
This Invitation is being conducted under the provisions of the Public Purchasing Act and Regulation as of the date of the issuance of the Invitation. Bidders may obtain a copy of the Act and Regulation from The Queen's Printer, Province of
N.B., P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5H1
The Atlantic Provinces Standard Terms & Conditions for Goods and Services apply to this procurement and are considered to be incorporated into this document. By submitting a bid, you agree and accept these terms and conditions. Current "Atlantic Provinces Standard Terms and Conditions" are available on the New Brunswick Opportunities Network, the Council of Atlantic Premiers' Website or from an authorized service provider.
QUESTIONS:
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rejection of the bid. In order to facilitate the evaluation process, Bidders are
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For procurements which are not subject to the provisions of one or more of the
interprovincial procurement agreements, the Province of New Brunswick reserves the right to apply Provincial or regional Preferences, consider local content in the evaluation of bids and/or refuse to consider bids from vendors from other jurisdictions when it is considered to be in the best interests of the Province.
When determining the use of these conditions, the Province will consider, among other factors, the extent to which New Brunswick vendors have access to equivalent procurement opportunities in those jurisdictions and the treatment accorded by those jurisdictions to bids from New Brunswick vendors. The Province will be the sole judge of whether these conditions will be used and the extent to which they will be applied.
All discounts quoted will be considered to be without limitations.
Payment of invoices is the responsibility of the department or organization to
whom the goods are shipped or services are supplied.
Award of contracts: no contract shall be awarded and no payment shall be made to a vendor unless authorized by the Minister or his delegates. The Minister may make an award to the preferred vendor conditional on the negotiation and acceptance of a detailed contract between the Province and the vendor. In such cases, should the detailed contract negotiations not be completed in a reasonable period of time, the Province reserves the right to discontinue negotiations with the vendor and subsequently enter into negotiations with the second preferred vendor.
No right or duty, in whole or in part, of the vendor under a contract issued may be assigned or delegated without the prior consent of the Central Purchasing Branch.
Unless the Central Purchasing Branch has determined otherwise prior to tender closing, all prices must be extended and totalled.
Direct Deposit
The province of New Brunswick is now using Direct Deposit as the standard
method of government payments. Suppliers are required to provide bank account information (and email address if available) for remittance.
Please send the completed Direct Deposit Form to the New Brunswick Internal
Services Agency as indicated on the form.
The province of New Brunswick reserves the right to negotiate pricing, value added and other savings opportunities with the successful proponent at time of award and throughout the contract.
ESTIMATED QUANTITY CONTRACT
To be delivered as and when required for the period indicated at the request of the department. Quantities or dollar values stated are an estimate made in good faith and may vary considerably. The Province of N.B. reserves the right to purchase more or lesser amounts depending on requirements.
PUBLIC SAFETY, MVB DEPUTY REGISTRAR
Argyle Place
364 Argyle Street
Fredericton
New Brunswick
E3B 1T9
1: Unit of measure : Each
Quantity: 1
Organisation id : 9609032
Description :
Estimated quantity contract for Motor Vehicle License Plates for the Department of Public Safety, Motor Vehicle Branch, as per the attached specifications.
This is to be a 5 year contract extending from January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017. The Province of New Brunswick also reserves the right to renew the contract for two additional one year periods.
The contract will be awarded to one supplier based on the total overall price.
PLEASE NOTE: There is a pricing form and Certificate of Tender Fo m attached which needs to be filled out and included with the tender submission.
A sample must be included with the tender submission.
This procurement is subject to the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement.
No totals required.
Tony McCoy
Central Tendering Branch
Section Centrale des appels d'offres
P O Box 8000 - C.P. 8000
Fredericton
New Brunswick
E3B 5H6
1 (506) 444-4113
1 (506) 444-4200
