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What is "Collaborative Furniture Lease"?

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### PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW
The Office of Infrastructure of Canada (INFC) is seeking to procure a collaborative furniture leasing solution for the Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC). The project involves the lease, delivery, installation, dismantling, and removal of various types of office furniture, including workstations, ergonomic chairs, collaboration space furniture, and more. The core objective is to enhance workspace functionality and adaptability within the departments located in Ontario and Quebec.

### ISSUING ORGANIZATION
The issuing organization is Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The primary contact for this opportunity is Alexander Caro, who can be reached via email at procurement-approvisionnement@infc.gc.ca.

### KEY DATES
- **Posted Date:** March 12, 2026
- **Proposal Due Date:** March 27, 2026, at 2 PM EST
- **Anticipated Award Date:** Not explicitly stated, but expected shortly after the proposal due date.
- **Performance Period:** From March 1, 2026, or the date of contract award (whichever is later) to March 31, 2027.

### CONTRACT DETAILS
The contract will be a firm-fixed-price agreement with an estimated value of $1,800,000, including applicable taxes, for the full contract period. There are options for lease extensions and purchase options for the leased furniture.

### MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements:
- Provide an integrated leasing model that includes design services, modular components, and lifecycle management of furniture.
- Grant a lease for an initial term of one year, with options to purchase and dismantle furniture.
- Adhere to deficiency procedures for minor and major issues.
- Capability to provide services on an as-needed basis, including site visits, project coordination, and timely resolution of deficiencies.
- Must be located within a 75 km driving distance of specified addresses in Ottawa and Montreal.

### TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Bidders must demonstrate expertise in:
- Office furniture leasing and maintenance.
- Design services, including the ability to provide 3D renderings and floor plans.
- Logistics and project coordination for furniture installation and removal.

### DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Key deliverables include:
- Provision of specified furniture categories, including ergonomic chairs, workstations, and collaboration space furniture.
- Timely installation and removal of furniture as required.
- Adherence to deficiency resolution timelines.

### EVALUATION CRITERIA
Proposals will be evaluated based on a combined score for technical merit and price. Bidders must clearly demonstrate their capabilities in their submissions to be considered.

### PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
While not mandatory, bidders with the following qualifications may have a competitive advantage:
- Experience with government contracts or similar projects.
- Strong references from past performance in similar furniture leasing solutions.
- Advanced design capabilities and familiarity with workplace modernization standards.

This summary provides a comprehensive overview for potential bidders to assess their fit for the collaborative furniture lease opportunity with HICC.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is March 27, 2026 (6 days left).

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