1. REQUEST FOR STANDING OFFER

1.1 The Capital Regional District (CRD) invites quotes from qualified firms (Proponents) for the supply and delivery of First Aid Attendant, Security and Wildfire Patrols and services as and when, if required, non-exclusive, with no guaranteed minimum, to support the Integrated Water Services Department, Watershed Protection (IWS-WSP).

1.2 Proponents who submit on this RFSO may be eligible for other opportunities with the Capital Regional District.

1.3 The CRD, upon its sole discretion, may choose to enter into an Agreement with more than one lead Proponent.

2. INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPONENTS

2.1 Submissions will be accepted until solicitations until Close on December 15, 2022 at 2:00 pm Pacific Standard Time. (“Close”)

2.2 Submissions will be sent by email or by hardcopy to
Email:
Alexandria Zayonc, Purchaser, at PurchasingIWS@crd.bc.ca

or

Hardcopy:
Alexandria Zayonc, Purchaser, 479 Island Hwy, Victoria, BC V8W 1R7

2.3 Submissions received after Close will not be accepted or considered. Delays caused by any email, delivery, courier or mail service(s) will not be grounds for an extension of the closing time. Submissions received after the closing time will be returned unopened to the Proponent.

2.4 Proponents are to review the complete Request for Standing Offer package, including General Conditions, Description of Work, Solicitation Form and requirements.

2.5 Proponents are responsible for requesting any clarification on issues pertaining to the RFSO no later than seven calendar (7) days before Close. Proponents should submit all requests for clarification in written e-mail format specifying the name of the Authorized Contact Person identified in section 2.1.

2.6 If the CRD determines that an amendment is required to this RFSO, the CRD will issue a written addendum and it will be posted to BC Bid and CRD websites. The addendum(s) will be incorporated into and become a part of this RFSO and resulting contract(s). Failure to acknowledge and address all addenda in a Proposal may render the Submission invalid. It is the sole responsibility of the Respondents to check BC Bid and the CRD websites for addendum(s) prior to submittal.