Quebec SEAO #2026-437

Direct Award: Insurance Services for Dams and Electrical Installations in Saguenay

This opportunity concerns the direct award of a professional insurance services contract for critical municipal infrastructure in Saguenay, Quebec. - Government Buyer: - Ville de Saguenay (Municipal Government, Quebec, Canada) - OEMs and Vendors: - BFL Canada services de risques et assurances inc. (sole vendor and insurance provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Professional insurance services for hydraulic dams and electrical installations - No specific products, part numbers, or physical goods are involved; the procurement is exclusively for insurance coverage - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Direct award without open tender, justified by urgent need and legal provisions (Article 33, paragraph 4 of LCOM) - Coverage is required to ensure the safety and management of critical infrastructure - The City reserves the right to maintain the sole-source award if no other capable providers are identified - The contract is valid for 12 months, with a planned end date of May 31, 2026 - References to applicable trade agreements (Quebec-Ontario Agreement, CETA, CFTA) - No product line items or part numbers are specified, as this is a services-only procurement

Description

This notice is an expression of intent by the City of Saguenay to award a sole-source contract to BFL Canada services de risques et assurances inc. for insurance services related to damages, dams, and electrical installations. The contract is for a duration of 12 months and is necessary for immediate coverage effective retroactively due to contractual obligations and risk management needs. The City reserves the right to maintain this decision if no other capable provider demonstrates capacity. This is not a competitive bidding process but a direct award based on demonstrated expertise and necessity.

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