Canadian Powerlifting Union

Official Clothing Manufacturing Contract

Invitation to Tender(ITT)

 

1    INTRODUCTION

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The Canadian Powerlifting Union(CPU) is the Canadian affiliate of the International Powerlifting Federation and the largest powerlifting federation in Canada. The CPU is seeking a company to produce clothing using the CPU logo and name.

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1.1   Project Goals and Objectives

To provide our members with quality clothing that they can proudly wear. This includes team clothing for world championships.

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1.2   Purpose of this Invitation to Tender

The purpose of this ITT is to find the best supplier for clothing.

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1.3   Form of Tenders

Information on the form of tender response is required.

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1.4   Procurement Timetable

All tenders must be received by mail by March 3, 2017. The letters will remain sealed until the day before the CPU AGM, March 11, 2017 when they will be opened and evaluated by the executive council and brought forward to the AGM for voting on March 12, 2017.

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1.5   Tender Evaluation

The tenders will be evaluated on a number of criteria, not just on the highest bidder. The winner must show that they have the means and the ability to provide the best quality clothing to our members.

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2     BACKGROUND

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2.1   Institution's Background

The Canadian Powerlifting Union is a federally registered non-profit organization. It was formed in 1982, as the Canadian affiliate of the International Powerlifting Federation, to oversee and regulate all IPF style powerlifting in Canada.

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3     SCOPE AND SCALE OF SYSTEMS

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3.1   Scope

The contract will include both regular clothing as well as world team track suits.

 

3.2   Scale

The type of clothing produced is up to the winning vendor however they must produce team t-shirts for the world championships with more than 10 team members. They must also produce team tracksuits for any lifters who wish to purchase them.

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4      KEY REQUIREMENTS

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• This contract will be valid between August 1, 2017, and July 31, 2020.

• The CPU retains the right to discontinue the contract with a two-month notice to the vendor.

• The CPU logo and name will not be used in any way that could be deemed defamatory or cause disrepute to the CPU.

• World team t-shirts must be made for any world team with more than 10 members.

• World team tracksuits must be available to purchase for world team members.

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5    GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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CPU clothing will be produced for purchase by the members.

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6    COST INFORMATION REQUIRED

The total bid amount you quote is for the three-year contract and can be paid in three installments at the national AGM each year.

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7    SUPPLIER INFORMATION REQUIRED

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7.1  General Information

This to include information such as contact details, registered company address, and web address.

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7.2  Evidence of Capacity to Deliver Contract Requirements

What experience does the company have in supplying this type of contract?

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7.3  Other

Please provide any other information you wish about your company.

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8     IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

 

Details of implementation approach, project management methodology used, time -scales. What assumptions does the supplier make re resources available at your organization - details of roles and responsibilities? What other resources are required - e.g. office accommodation, etc?

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9    INSTRUCTIONS TO SUPPLIERS

Your tender should be submitted by email or mail no later than March 03, 2017, to:

Sandro D’Angelo

CPU Vice President, Director of Programs

630 Du Parc Avenue, Russell, ON K4R 1G4 

Tel: 613-769-7747 sandro@powerlifting.ca

 

10   COLLUSION AND INDUCEMENTS

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By submitting a tender you declare that it is a bona fide tender, intended to be competitive and that you have not fixed or adjusted the amount of the tender by or in accordance with any agreement or arrangement with any other person.

Offering an inducement of any kind in relation to obtaining this or any other contract with the CPU will disqualify your tender from being considered and may constitute a criminal offence.

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11    CONFIDENTIALITY AND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

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You must not try to obtain any information about anyone else’s tender or proposed tender before the contract is awarded.