Competitive bidding is the preferred method of procurement. Bidders are normally chosen from the Purchasing vendor list.
Quotations on small dollar value requirements may be received verbally, and confirmed by facsimile. Quotations or tenders for complex and/or significant dollar value items are obtained by using a written invitation to tender. Vendors must comply with the closing dates and described conditions if their bids are to be considered.
In some instances, purchase requirements are advertised in the news media. This type of advertising is normally used for construction and clearing work.
Bid bonds, performance bonds, and/or maintenance bonds may be requested on some types of work.
Bidders are required to bid on the purchase requirements as specified. If bidders bid alternatives, they must do so in accordance with the conditions set forth in the Instructions to Tenderers or Request for Quotation.
Bidders wishing to compete for controlled products as prescribed in the WHMIS legislation will be required to provide a valid MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) with their quotation.
Public openings are held for construction and clearing work where so advertised. All other bid openings are private and unannounced. Bid evaluation is based on quality, delivery, price, adherence to specifications, past performance, Manitoba content and other appropriate criteria.
The Corporation reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
