RETOURNER LES SOUMISSIONS À:
Bid Receiving - PWGSC / Réception des soumissions - TPSGC
11 Laurier St./ 11 rue, Laurier Place du Portage, Phase III Core 0B2 / Noyau 0B2 Gatineau, Québec K1A 0S5 Bid Fax: (819) 997-9776
CCC No./N° CCC - FMS No./N° VME
SOLICITATION AMENDMENT
Time ZoneMODIFICATION DE L'INVITATION
02:00 PM
2016-02-02
Fuseau horaire
Eastern Standard Time EST
Destination: Other-Autre:
FAX No. - N° de FAX
(819) 956-3814
Issuing Office - Bureau de distribution
Scientific, Medical and Photographic Division / Division de l'équipement scientifique, des produits photographiques et pharmaceutiques
11 Laurier St./ 11 rue, Laurier 6B1, Place du Portage Gatineau, Québec K1A 0S5
indicated, all other terms and conditions of the Solicitation The referenced document is hereby revised; unless otherwise remain the same.
les modalités de l'invitation demeurent les mêmes.
Ce document est par la présente révisé; sauf indication contraire,
Instructions: Voir aux présentes Instructions: See Herein
Delivery Required - Livraison exigée Delivery Offered - Livraison proposée Vendor/Firm Name and Address
Comments - Commentaires
Raison sociale et adresse du fournisseur/de l'entrepreneur
Automated External Defibrillators
Solicitation No. - N° de l'invitation
0X001-150527/A
Client Reference No. - N° de référence du client
0X001-150527
GETS Reference No. - N° de référence de SEAG
PW-$$PV-899-68710
File No. - N° de dossier
pv899.0X001-150527
Solicitation Closes - L'invitation prend fin
at - à
on - le
F.O.B. - F.A.B. Plant-Usine:
Address Enquiries to: - Adresser toutes questions à:
Gauthier, Martin
Telephone No. - N° de téléphone
(613) 404-8642 ( )
Destination - of Goods, Services, and Construction: Destination - des biens, services et construction:
pv899
Buyer Id - Id de l'acheteur
Vendor/Firm Name and Address
Raison sociale et adresse du fournisseur/de l'entrepreneur
Facsimile No. - N° de télécopieur Telephone No. - N° de téléphone
Name and title of person authorized to sign on behalf of Vendor/Firm (type or print)
Nom et titre de la personne autorisée à signer au nom du fournisseur/ de l'entrepreneur (taper ou écrire en caractères d'imprimerie)
Signature Date
2016-01-14
Date
001
This amendment is raised for: A. Questions and Answers
Question no.1:
It’s my understanding that if the AED is deployed, it would most likely be used by a minimally trained
(BLS) or untrained responder. Is it fair to interpret that the customer is requesting a Public Access /
Regular workplace AED rather than a “professional rescuers AED” intended for use by minimally trained
responders or the lay-person?
Answer no.1:
Yes, a Public Access / Regular workplace AED similarly to the Philips model that was previously retained
Question no.2:
Would the customer prefer an AED with a superior battery warranty and device warranty than outlined in the RFP?
Answer no.2:
As long as the device can be delivered before the end of fiscal and at minimal cost, yes. (Newer models have 8 year warranties and should definitely be considered) The minimum lithium batteries warranty must be at least the amount stipulated in the SOW however, any device that exceed our basis specifications should be considered over devices that meet the basic requirements.
Question no.3:
Per the latest Heart & Stroke Guidelines, it’s “suggested” to use a CPR Feedback device with AED if
available. Is this something the customer is interested in having as part of the offering?
Answer no.3:
Could you please forward the latest H&S Guidelines?
To the best of my knowledge the CPR Feedback device is meant for CPR Training and is not a life saving
device, so the answer to your question would be no. Please correct me if I’m wrong.
As per the SOW, we do want:
All Download/Communication Cables and Software.
A minimum 5 year Warranty.
1 hard-copy owner/operator manual in both official languages of Canada.
**Any audiovisual or training material provided must be in both official languages**
1 hard-copy of the AED maintenance instructions and schedule.”
Question no.4:
There is no mention in the RFP about the customer’s AED energy delivery preference. Is it important for the customer to have an AED that automatically escalates energy beyond 150J if the first shock is unsuccessful for the patient?
Answer no.4:
We would prefer this option if possible. However, we need delivery by end of fiscal year so want to make sure that this would not cause unnecessary delays.
Question no.5:
Is the customer accepting bid proposals that include a different manufacturer model that meets or
exceeds the “mandatory specifications” outlined in Annex B?
Answer no.5:
As long as there are no further delays, the device will be delivered before the end of fiscal and as long as the device are fully bilingual with an English/French voice selection option at AED start-up without the need of adjusting device default settings.
Must: Provide voice commands and screen messages, in either English and French, to guide the
responder through the defibrillation process step-by-step. Provide CPR coaching by voice prompts and/or audio cues, in either English and French.
Question no.6:
ANNEX A-REQUIREMENT/BASIS OF PAYMENT
Under this section, Item 06 the description states AED Trainer 3 but the item number referenced is for an AED International Wall Sign-Green.
Please confirm you are looking for AED Trainer 3 item number 861467 in your Request for Proposal.
Answer no.6:
We are requesting both, AED Trainer and wall signs to identify AED locations. Please provide your
working document; On our copy of the Statement of Work, item 6.0 refers to “6.0 PROCESS FOR
REQUESTING SERVICE DURING WARRANTY PERIOD”.
Question no.7:
Section 6.2.1 Installation
On-site installation must be provided and be carried out by a qualified service technician.
AED cabinet installation may be safer and definitely more cost effective if completed by a member of the building maintenance team at each site. The maintenance team will have knowledge of what is behind the walls where the AED cabinets will be mounted. Having your own specialist install the cabinet is also far more cost effective than hiring a third party contractor.
The installation of the cabinet is simple and we provide an easy to follow step by step instruction sheet. Installation consists of drilling 4 screws into the wall through the predrilled holes on the back of the
Would you consider the option of having a member of your maintenance team at each site provide the installation of the AED cabinet? If that is not an option, please define "qualified service technician."
Answer no.7:
We will have our maintenance staff or building management maintenance teams install the AEDS, as previously specified and confirmed.
Question no.8:
In reference to section 3.1.1 Installation you state that “On-site installation must be provided and be
carried out by a qualified service technician”
Given the multiple provinces and delivery locations, is it possible to reevaluate the installation requirement for this bid? We have not been required to install on similar AED tenders.
Answer no.8:
Installation has been removed completely from this requirement.
B. To delete: 1. On page 4 of 22
3.1.1 Installation: delete entirely 2. On page 8 of 22
6.2.1 Installation: delete entirely 3. On page 12 of 22
Delete:
ANNEX A
REQUIREMENT / BASIS OF PAYMENT
The Canada School of Public Service (CSPS) has a requirement for 27 Automated External Defibrillators (AED) Starter Kits as well as 1 (AED) Training Unit to CSPS offices across Canada including installation, manuals training, videos, promotional information and signage in English and French. The delivery is requested by March 31, 2016 across Canada.
Insert:
ANNEX A
REQUIREMENT / BASIS OF PAYMENT
The Canada School of Public Service (CSPS) has a requirement for 27 Automated External Defibrillators (AED) Starter Kits as well as 1 (AED) Training Unit to CSPS offices across Canada including manuals training, videos, promotional information and signage in English and French. The delivery is requested by March 31, 2016 across Canada.
4. On page 18 of 22 Delete: Annex C entirely
Insert:
ANNEX C DELIVERY ADDRESS
Vancouver
Canada School of Public Service Library Square
300 West Georgia Street, Suite 400 Vancouver (BC)
V6B 6C6
Contact: Charles Buchanan
Victoria
Canada School of Public Service P.L. James Place
1230 Government Street, Suite 539A Victoria (BC)
V8W 3M4
Contact: Per Sekhon
Whitehorse
Canada School of Public Service Elijah Smith Building
300 Main Street, Room 220 Whitehorse, YT
Y1A 2B5
Calgary
Canada School of Public Service Harry Hays Building
220 4th Avenue South East, Room: 832
Calgary (AB) T2G 4X3
Contact: Sharon Lake
Edmonton
Canada School of Public Service Canada Place
9700, Jasper Avenue, Suite 1110 Edmonton (AB)
T5J 4G3
Contact: Jessica Ward-King
Winnipeg
Canada School of Public Service 320, Donald Street, Suite 200 Winnipeg (Manitoba)
R3B 2H3
Contact: Janine Durand-Rondeau
Toronto
Canada School of Public Service Dominion Public Building 1 Front Street West Toronto (Ontario) 5th Floor, Room 5113
M5J 2X5
Contact: Christopher McHugh
Ottawa
Canada School of Public Service
Academie De-La-Salle
373 Sussex Drive, Room C201 Ottawa, ON
K1N 6Z2
Montréal
Canada School of Public Service Guy-Favreau au Complex 200, René-Lévesque blvd. West, 8th Floor, East Tower
Montréal (Québec) H2Z 1X4
Contact: Marieve Gauthier
Québec
Canada School of Public Service René-Nicolas Levasseur Building 94 Dalhousie street, 1st Floor Quebec (Qc)
G1K 4B8
Contact: Julie Auclair
Halifax
Canada School of Public Service Maritime Centre
1505 Barrington Street 17th North, suite 1769
Halifax (NS) B3J 3K5
Contact: Nancy Rogers
Moncton
Canada School of Public Service
Royal Trust Building
777 Main Street, room:100 Moncton (NB)
E1C 1E9
Contact: Jocelyne Mallet
Gatineau
Canada School of Public Service Asticou Center
373, Sussex Drive, room: C201 Ottawa (Ontario)
K1N 6Z2
