Opportunity
Merx #RFQ125021776
Standing Offer for 18L Bottled Water Supply and Cooler Rental Services – Newfoundland and Labrador
Posted
April 09, 2026
Respond By
April 21, 2026
Identifier
RFQ125021776
NAICS
424490
The Province of Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking suppliers for a Master Standing Offer Agreement to provide and deliver 18L sodium-free natural spring bottled water and cooler rental services across 24 defined areas in the province. - Government Buyer: - Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Public Procurement Agency - Products and Services Requested: - 18L sodium-free natural spring bottled water (not filtered tap water), from approved sources meeting Canadian Drinking Water Quality standards - Cooler rental, including semi-annual cooler cleaning at no additional charge - Delivery service to all designated areas, with collection and removal of empty bottles during each delivery - Container recovery, recycling, or take-back program for all bottles (100% recyclable containers required) - Quarterly performance reporting upon request (product usage, delivery time, order fulfillment, backorders) - Delivery and Performance Requirements: - Delivery within 7 days for island locations; 21 days for Labrador if supplier is from the island, or 7 days if supplier is based in Labrador - Supplier must maintain adequate stock to meet demand and accept procurement card payments - Multiple awards possible, with separate contracts per area - Locations: - Service covers all government departments and public bodies in Newfoundland and Labrador, including both island and Labrador regions, with specific delivery points such as St. John's Metro, Bell Island, Avalon Peninsula, Burin Peninsula, Bonavista Peninsula, Terra Nova National Park, Gros Morne National Park, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador City/Wabush, and Coastal Labrador - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solicitation is open to all qualified suppliers meeting technical and sustainability requirements
Description
The Province of Newfoundland and Labrador is soliciting quotations for a Master Standing Offer Agreement for bottled water supply and delivery. The contract covers 18L bottled water from approved sources meeting Canadian health standards, including cooler rental and maintenance. Deliveries will be made to various locations across Newfoundland and Labrador, with specific delivery timelines and requirements. The agreement allows government departments and public bodies to purchase bottled water on an as-needed basis at set prices.