Alberta Purchasing #Exclusion of U.S. Suppliers from City of Lethbridge Procurement

City of Lethbridge Procurement Restriction Excludes U.S. Suppliers

The City of Lethbridge, a municipal government in Alberta, Canada, has issued a notice of intent regarding procurement restrictions: - Government Buyer: - City of Lethbridge (municipal government, Alberta, Canada) - Procurement Restriction: - Excludes bids from U.S. suppliers of goods or services - Action taken in response to tariffs imposed by the United States - Follows directives from the Government of Alberta - Applies to all categories of goods and services - Sourcing Priorities: - Alberta government entities must prioritize purchasing from: - Alberta companies - Canadian companies - Companies from countries with a free trade agreement with Canada that is being honored - No specific products, OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities are mentioned - Notice is non-binding and advises bidders to review the attached document for further details

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The City of Lethbridge is implementing a procurement restriction that excludes bids from U.S. suppliers of goods or services, effective immediately. This action is in response to tariffs imposed by the United States and aligns with provincial directives to prioritize purchasing from Alberta, Canadian, or free trade agreement countries. The notice serves as a non-binding statement of intent and bidders are advised to review the attached document for detailed information. No specific closing date is provided, and the City will continue to align with provincial direction as the situation evolves.

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