RFSO - Bread and Bakery Products

Summary of Opportunity: RFSO - Bread and Bakery Products

1. Purpose:
   The primary objective of this Request for Standing Offers (RFSO) is to establish geographically zone-based Regional Master Standing Offers (RMSO) for the supply and delivery of Bread and Bakery Products. This initiative allows the Canadian government to procure these products on an as-needed basis across six defined regions in Ontario.

2. Buyer Information:
   The opportunity is issued by the Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC).
   Contact:
   Guo Liao
   Email: [email protected]

3. Important Dates:

   • Posted Date: October 8, 2025
   • Due Date: November 13, 2025, by 2:00 PM EST
   • All documentation and bids must be submitted by the due date. Late submissions will be deemed non-responsive.

4. Key Requirements:

   • The RFSO includes two streams:
     • Stream 1: General Stream, open to Canadian suppliers and suppliers from an Applicable Trading Partner.
     • Stream 2: PSIB Set-aside Stream, specifically for qualified Indigenous Businesses.
   • Suppliers can submit pricing for any number of line items within the zones they select.
   • The Ontario Region is subdivided into six zones:
     1. Southern Ontario
     2. Central Ontario
     3. North Western Ontario
     4. North Eastern Ontario
     5. National Capital Region
     6. Eastern Ontario
   • Up to three standing offers may be awarded for each stream within each zone.

Conclusion:

This opportunity is particularly relevant for Canadian suppliers, including Indigenous Businesses, seeking to provide bread and bakery products to government entities. Interested businesses should prepare their bids carefully, ensure compliance with the submission deadlines, and understand their eligibility for either stream in order to maximize their chances of success.