Opportunity
Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) #2026-040
LCBO Ocean Freight Forwarding Services RFP
Posted
July 20, 2026
Respond By
October 19, 2026
Identifier
2026-040
NAICS
488510
The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) is seeking proposals for comprehensive ocean freight forwarding services. - Government Buyer: - Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) - Scope of Services: - Ocean freight forwarding from LCBO suppliers overseas to Canadian container terminals - Export shipments of empty kegs from Ontario keg distributors to overseas brewers' warehouses - Award Structure: - One proponent per country for all services originating from that country - Single proponent for all empty keg return services - Submission Requirements: - Business attestations, financial statements, and proof of letter of credit - EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) capability certificate - Detailed pricing for all countries and shipping lanes - Unique/Notable Requirements: - EDI capability is mandatory - Proponents must submit rates for all relevant countries and lanes - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice
Description
This Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) seeks proposals for ocean freight services from LCBO suppliers overseas to a Canadian container terminal and for export shipments of empty kegs from Ontario keg distributors to overseas brewer's warehouses. The contract will be awarded to one proponent per country for all services originating from that country, with one proponent selected for all empty keg return services. The contract term is two years, starting on a date determined by LCBO. Proponents must submit various documents including submission forms, attestations, financial statements, and pricing attachments.