Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) #2023-081

LCBO Solicitation for Ocean Freight Forwarding and Consolidation Services

The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), a Canadian government agency, is seeking proposals for ocean freight forwarding and consolidation services. - Government Buyer: - Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) - Scope of Services: - Overseas inland LCL (Less than Container Load) shipment pickup from various LCBO overseas suppliers to consolidation facilities - Consolidation services for temporary storage and merging of small shipments into full container loads - Ocean freight services from overseas consolidation facilities to Canadian container terminals - Contract Structure: - Awarded per country to the highest scoring proponent - Multiple countries may be awarded to a single proponent - Initial contract term of two years, with up to five additional one-year extensions (maximum seven years) - Submission Requirements: - Business attestations for Ontario/Canadian and U.S. businesses - Financial statements - Pricing forms - Proof of valid lease or ownership - Proof of letter of credit from a bank - Technical evaluations (business capability, consolidation facility profiles) - Notable Requirements: - EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) capability certification and valid license - Risk mitigation provisions allowing awards to next highest ranked proponents if needed - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) is soliciting proposals for ocean freight forwarding and consolidation services. The scope includes overseas inland LCL shipment pickup from suppliers to consolidation facilities, consolidation services for merging small shipments into full container loads, and ocean freight services to Canadian container terminals. Contracts will be awarded per country to the highest scoring proponent, with terms of two years plus up to five one-year extensions. The procurement involves multiple required submissions including business attestations, financial statements, pricing, and technical evaluations.

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