[ARCHIVED] PWGSC considering a Two-Step Bid Evaluation Process
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In an effort to reduce the costs and impacts of failed procurements, the federal government is undertaking consultations on a two-step bid evaluation process which would provide a one-time opportunity for bidders to remedy certain areas of non-compliance in their bids. Background information is provided in the following slide show: TSBEP – Backgrounder – English (2).
There is a webinar on August 1, 2013 as well as an online questionnaire. The following is a note from PWGSC with regards to the consultation along with instructions for participating:
Hello-
On behalf of the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME), I am pleased to invite you and your members to participate in an industry consultation on the Two Step Bid Evaluation Process. I appreciate you sharing this information with your members.
The Two Step Bid Evaluation Process is a new Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) approach to procurement currently being piloted, which would allow non-compliant bidders a second chance to demonstrate compliancy for mandatory criteria (on paper-based evaluation elements only). The Two Step Bid Evaluation Process should help limit the number of instances where there are no compliant bids and the need for re-tendering, which raises costs for both suppliers and the federal government. Additional information on the new process is attached below.
Our objectives for the industry consultation are as follows:
• To inform industry of the proposed Two Step Bid Evaluation Process and current pilot
• To advise industry of the proposed expansion of the process to upcoming procurements
• To seek feedback from industry on the new process
Participants have the option to attend a webinar on August 1, 2013 and/or to submit their feedback via an online questionnaire.
Webinar: Getting Compliant Proposals – Two Step Bid Evaluation Process
Date: August 1, 2013
Time: English 13:00-14:00 EST and French 15:00-16:00 EST
Registration: http://tpsgc-pwgsc1.sondages-surveys.ca/surveys/AndreProux/industry-consultation-1/langeng/
(Information on how to access the webinar will be sent to registered participants 24 hours before the event.)
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Questionnaire: Getting Compliant Proposals – Two Step Bid Evaluation Process
Link: http://tpsgc-pwgsc1.sondages-surveys.ca/surveys/Scott_Wilston/tsbep-questionnaire/
Deadline: August 30, 2013Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Rachelle Dean at rachelle.dean@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca or by phone at 819-956-4442.
I look forward to hearing your views and those of your members. This feedback will help to inform the decision on whether or not PWGSC expands the Two Step Bid Evaluation Process pilot.
Best regards,
BPME-ES | OSME-SE
Région de la capitale nationale | National Capital Region
Bureau des petites et moyennes entreprises et de l’engagement stratégique |
Office of Small and Medium Enterprises and Strategic Engagement
Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada | Public Works and Government Services Canada
Gatineau, Canada K1A 0S5
Place du Portage, Phase III, 0C1-100A
RCNBPME.NCROSME@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
Téléphone | Telephone (819) 953-7878
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