Cable Television services for RCMP in St. John’s NL

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is seeking cable television services for seventy outlets at its B Division Headquarters located at 100 East White Hills Road in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, under a five-year contract term. This solicitation, identified by number 202700376, is open exclusively to Canadian suppliers and suppliers from applicable trading partners, and requires bids to be submitted electronically in three separate PDF sections—technical, financial, and certifications—with a total email size not exceeding five megabytes. Zip files and web links are prohibited, and all documentation must be submitted to ATL_Bid_Receiving@rcmp-grc.gc.ca by the deadline of August 25, 2026. The work involves supplying, installing, configuring, testing, and activating equipment for all 70 cable outlets, including set-top boxes, remote controls, cabling, and connectors, while ensuring compatibility with standard commercial televisions and supporting closed captioning without requiring individual consumer accounts. Services must include 24/7 remote technical support via phone or online, with on-site response within two business days if remote resolution fails. All equipment and services must be fully operational by September 1, 2026, and maintained through August 31, 2031. Bidders must meet mandatory technical criteria, including proof of delivery via cable, fiber, or satellite, and provide certifications regarding independent bid determination, integrity, eligibility, and compliance with Canadian procurement rules. The contract mandates adherence to Annex A (Statement of Work), Annex C (Security Requirements Checklist and Guide), and Annex D (Non-Disclosure Agreement), with security clearances required for personnel accessing sensitive areas or information. The contractor must submit invoices monthly in accordance with the Basis of Payment annex, including separate line items for each payment component, with payment contingent upon verified delivery, acceptance by the Technical Authority, and full compliance with contract terms. No insurance is specifically required, but the contractor bears full responsibility for all travel and installation costs. Only the lowest-priced responsive bid that satisfies all mandatory technical requirements will be recommended for award, with no negotiation beyond price unless authorized by the Contracting Authority, Rosalee Parsons. The agreement is governed under the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual, the General Conditions for Services (Medium Complexity), and the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. Bidders must also provide their Procurement Business Number and are encouraged to register in the Indigenous Business Directory to access potential set-aside opportunities.