As the operations and maintenance provider for the North Warning System as well as the Ellesmere Island Commercial Support Contract, we work with qualified contractors to provide construction, specialized trades, and transportation services in Canada’s North.
Our contracts department is responsible for the release of tender packages for all upcoming project work, as well as the management of all agreements with contractors and vendors.
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CONTRACTORS
A diverse range of expertise and material is required to maintain the Ellesmere Island Commercial Support Contract. Our project requirements cover a wide variety of goods and services including but not limited to:
- Construction
- Engineering
- Transportation services
- Procurement of goods
A: Contractors interested in receiving Tenders from us should complete the Contractor Registration Form.
A: Our selection process for contractors is thorough and impartial. Goods and services are contracted through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. RFPs are released and distributed to Contractors currently registered with our Contracts Department.
We will only accept proposals submitted by invited registered Contractors.
We evaluate responses to RFPs against a variety of criteria, where price is generally just one component. It’s the bidder’s responsibility to demonstrate their understanding of the work and how it intends to complete the project.
A: Proposals are typically evaluated using the following categories and weighting:
Management Plan 30%
Technical Plan 60%
Financial Proposal 10%
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VENDORS
Our purchasing department is responsible for procuring goods and services for our projects. We’re committed to sourcing ethically and professionally, ensuring we’re in compliance with our client policies.
A: We invite all vendors to register their companies with us. Vendors interested in doing so should complete the Vendor Registration Form.
A: Transportation in the North is unique due to weather conditions, geography and accessibility. We may use sea, land or air transportation depending on the availability in each region, the time of year and the most economical options.
When supplying goods to Nasittuq, the supplier or vendor must effectively protect the contents against potential damage from handling or transportation. We will specify the transportation mode and packaging requirements in our Request for Quotation and subsequent purchase order.
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RESOURCES
Potential bidders should download the applicable following PDF documents
NAS-SI-100- Standard Instructions- Goods and Services- Competitive Requirements - April 26, 2023
NAS-GC-200- General Conditions for Contract- April 26, 2023
NAS-SI-RFSO-300- Standard Instructions- Request for Standing Offers- Competitive Requirements- April 26, 2023
NAS-GC-SO-400- General Conditions- Standard Offers- Goods or Services- April 26, 2023
HELPFUL LINKS
These links provide information on northern culture, politics and business practices:
- Nunavut Inuit Firm Registry
- Nunatsiavut Business Directory
- Inuvialuit Business List
- Government of the NWT Business and Resources
- Labrador North Chamber of Commerce
- Government of NL- Doing Business
- Northwest Territories Chamber of Commerce
- Government of Yukon Economic Development
- Canadian Chamber of Commerce
- CBC North
ACCESSIBILITY PLAN
Our organization is committed to providing accessible goods, services, and employment opportunities to all individuals. This is demonstrated through the implementation of our Accessibility Plan, as required under the Accessible Canada Act.