PSIB, Purchase of office furniture under the SA for Bridgewater, NS

Summary of Opportunity Information: RFP for Office Furniture Purchase

1. Purpose

The main purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit bids for the purchase, delivery, and installation of office furniture for the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) at the Edifice Dawson B. Dauphinee Building, located at 77 rue Dufferin Street, Bridgewater, NS. This tender is a resolicitation of a previous procurement (100030094), and it is specifically set aside under the federal government's Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business, allowing only eligible Indigenous suppliers and those holding a supply arrangement to submit bids.

2. Buyer Information

The issuing organization for this procurement is:

• Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
• Contact Person: Jordan Lavigne-Pelletier
• Email: [email protected]

3. Important Dates

• Posted Date: October 7, 2025
• Due Date for Bids: October 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EDT)
• Delivery Deadline: All required furniture must be delivered and installed by February 18, 2026.

4. Key Requirements

• Eligibility: Only suppliers who are pre-qualified and hold a valid Supply Arrangement (SA - E60PQ-140003/D) for workstation systems, work surface products, filing and storage products, and collaborative products can submit bids. Non-SA holders may submit bids but must also seek SA evaluation.
• Products Needed: The solicitation covers multiple product categories, including:
  • Workstation Systems
  • Work Surface Products
  • Filing and Storage Products
  • Ancillary Products
  • Collaborative Products
• Proposal Submission: Vendors are required to send their bids electronically to the provided email address, ensuring compliance with the 13MB file size limit to avoid submission issues.
• Environmental Considerations: The procurement acknowledges Canada’s targets for greenhouse gas reduction and may require bidders to disclose their GHG emissions as part of the evaluation process.

This opportunity is particularly geared toward Indigenous businesses and suppliers who meet the necessary eligibility criteria. Interested parties should ensure they follow the submission guidelines and meet the outlined requirements by the important date noted above.