1.1 Invitation

The Capital Regional District (“CRD”) invites detailed proposals from consultants (the "Proponents") in strict accordance with these Proposal Documents (CRD, RFP No. 2021-734). The proposals will be evaluated for the selection of a consultant (or consultants) with the intent to negotiate to enter into a contract (the “Contract”) to provide the services described in Appendix “A”.

The Capital Regional District (CRD), hereinafter referred to as the "CRD”, invites Proposals for the Life Cycle Assessment Guide and Tool project. The CRD reserves the right to award in whole or in part. Proponents may be awarded additional follow-on work without a further competition. A Contract will not necessarily result from this Request for Proposal (“RFP”).

1.2 Closing Time and Date for Submission of Proposals
The CRD will accept either a hard copy or an electronic submission.
Hard copy

The CRD will accept three (3) hard copies and one (1) USB of each proposal, in accordance with the instructions contained herein, at the following specific physical location:

Electronic copy

Submit a PDF copy of your Technical Proposal and Financial Proposal (in two separate files), in accordance to the instructions contained herein, to the following email address:

Address: PurchasingIWS@crd.bc.ca

Delays caused by any computer related issues will not be grounds for an extension of the Closing Time. Proposals received electronically with a time stamp after the Closing Time will not be considered. On or before the following date and time (the “Closing Time”):

Time: 2:00 P.M. [local time]
Date: 25, November, 2021
•The CRD reserves the right to extend the Closing Time at its sole discretion.
•Proposals must not be sent by fax.

1.3 Not a Tender
This is a Request for Proposal and not a tender call.