Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) #2026-081

LCBO solicits 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 Less-than-Container Load (LCL) 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: - Contracts awarded per country - Possibility of multiple awards to mitigate risk and ensure value - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term of two years - Options to extend up to five additional one-year terms (maximum seven years) - Notable Requirements: - Proof of valid lease or ownership - Proof of letter of credit from a bank - EDI capability certification and valid license - Attestation of business status in Ontario/Canada and the U.S. - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors mentioned in the notice

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, with the possibility of multiple awards to mitigate risk. The contract term is two years with options to extend up to five additional one-year terms, totaling a maximum of seven years.

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