Question 1

What is "Montreal – LOCAL 05 HUB Creation – CAT 04 (Nests & Pods), CAT05 (Privacy Panels), & CAT06 (Benches)"?

Accepted Answer

**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**
- **What is being procured/granted?**: The opportunity involves the procurement of office furniture, specifically focused on Individual Work Pods (CAT 04), Privacy Panels (CAT 05), and Benches (CAT 06) for the local office space at 200 Rene-Levesque Blvd W, Montreal, QC.
- **Project scope and objectives**: The project aims to enhance the workspace environment through the installation of functional office furniture by March 31, 2026.
- **Contract type and estimated value**: The contract type is a Notice of Proposed Procurement. Estimated value is not mentioned.

**BUYER INFORMATION:**
- **Issuing organization**: Department of Citizenship & Immigration (IRCC)
- **Contact details**: Owhonda Ikeka - ircc.bidsreceiving-receptiondessoumissions.ircc@cic.gc.ca
- **Important dates**: 
  - Posted: January 7, 2026
  - Due: January 16, 2026
  - Performance Period: By March 31, 2026

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Required certifications/registrations**: Suppliers must hold a pre-existing Supply Arrangement (SA) with PWGSC related to this procurement.
- **Mandatory qualifications**: Only suppliers who are pre-qualified and hold an SA are eligible to bid. Non-SA holders can bid subject to additional conditions.
- **Set-aside requirements**: None specified.
- **Geographic restrictions or location requirements**: All products must be delivered and installed at the specified location in Montreal.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Key technical capabilities needed**: Suppliers must provide Individual Work Pods, Privacy Screens, and Benches as detailed in the project description. 
- **Specific technologies, methodologies, or approaches required**: The Privacy Screens must be compatible with existing monitor arms.
- **Deliverables and performance standards**: Successful suppliers must deliver and install the required furniture by the deadline.
- **Evaluation criteria**: Proposals will be evaluated based on compliance with the technical specifications and timeline requirements; specific scoring metrics not provided.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- **Nice-to-have certifications or experience**: Familiarity with Government of Canada Workplace Fit-up Standards could be advantageous.
- **Preferred qualifications**: Suppliers who can demonstrate experience in similar projects may have a competitive edge.
- **Additional evaluation factors**: Past performance in delivering comparable products and adherence to sustainability standards (ANSI/BIFMA e3) may be favorable.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**
- **How proposals will be evaluated**: Proposals will be evaluated based on compliance with the mandatory requirements and the ability to deliver the specified furniture on time.
- **Weighting of different criteria**: Not explicitly mentioned.
- **Past performance requirements**: Suppliers may be assessed on prior relevant work, but specific past performance metrics are not outlined.

This summary provides a clear overview of the opportunity for potential suppliers to assess their fit and qualifications effectively.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is January 16, 2026 (3 days left).

Montreal – LOCAL 05 HUB Creation – CAT 04 (Nests & Pods), CAT05 (Privacy Panels), & CAT06 (Benches)

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