RFP 2026-019 - Uniforms and tactical gear

The Bank of Canada is seeking qualified suppliers to provide uniforms, tactical gear, and operational equipment on an as-needed basis to approximately 80 security officers stationed in Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto. This solicitation, identified as RFP 2026-019, covers a broad range of items including security officer uniforms, footwear, weapons, tactical equipment, ammunition, tools, and related accessories. The solicitation was posted on May 6, 2026, with responses due by June 6, 2026, and is accessible through the Merx platform where fees may apply. Evaluation for award will be based on a trade-off approach, prioritizing best value over lowest price, with weighting distributed across brokerage services (35%), company background and experience (25%), broker team and implementation plan (20%), and cost proposal compliance (20%). Additional scoring criteria include cost of services (up to 12 points), experience of the service team (up to 4 points), qualifications (up to 4 points), and references (up to 2 points). Offerors must also undergo an interview where 65% of the score is based on proposed services, team, and implementation plan, and 35% on cost, quality, and relevance to scope. Suppliers claiming small business enterprise status must submit valid certification to receive preference points, and businesses must not exceed 100 full-time employees and revenue thresholds of $7M, $20M, or $25M depending on industry type. Disclosure of conflicts of interest, including relationships with government personnel or fee-sharing arrangements, is mandatory, and compliance with EEO and ADA requirements is enforced. Contractors must carry general, professional, and cyber liability insurance with specified coverage limits, and all material terms must be flowed down to subcontractors. The contract includes a non-appropriation clause indicating payments are contingent on annual funding, and the City retains the right to terminate for cause with a 30-day cure period or without cause with 90 days’ notice. Proposals must be submitted as a single electronic document not exceeding 30 MB through an online portal, and no paper submissions are accepted. While logistics and packaging details are unspecified, delivery is expected to occur at locations servicing the designated security officers. No formal FAR clauses, CAGE codes, UEIs, or standard inspection criteria were required or identified, and no specific contract type or estimated value was disclosed.