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ESDC Solicits Warehousing, Storage, Distribution, and Relocation Services for AV, Video Conferencing, and IT Equipment

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is seeking a contractor to provide secure warehousing, storage, distribution, and relocation services for its audio visual (AV), video conferencing, and IT equipment. - Government Buyer: - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) - Asset Management Policy and Procurement (English) / Approvisionnements et politique de gestion des actifs (French) - Senior Procurement Specialist: Eric Robinson - Scope of Services: - Relocation of approximately 336 pallets/crates of AV, video conferencing, and IT equipment from current NCR facility to contractor's warehouse - Secure storage with minimum reserved capacity of 30,000 cubic feet - Inventory management using a web-enabled Warehouse Management System (WMS) tracking serial numbers, brand, model, storage location, and volume - Packing, crating, and provision of packaging materials (small, medium, large, heavy-duty cartons, and reinforcement tape) - Custom crate fabrication for fragile, oversized, or high-value items - Transportation and delivery services across Canada, including urgent shipments within 24 hours, with tracking and signature confirmation - Labour for handling, equipment operation, supervision, inventory, reporting, and escort services - Detailed electronic inventory and operational reporting, including monthly and annual physical inventories - Warehouse management and security, including compliance with environmental, regulatory, operational, and security standards - Optional warehouse decommissioning and exit services at contract end - Unique Requirements: - Services must be provided from a single secure warehouse located in the National Capital Region (NCR) or Greater Toronto Area (GTA) - Strict asset custody, inventory accuracy, shipment tracking, and secure handling throughout contract period - Compliance with federal employment equity programs and strict security, environmental, and operational standards - No specific OEMs or product brands are named in the solicitation.

Description

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is seeking a contractor to provide warehousing, inventory management, relocation, packing, crating, transportation, and distribution services for audio visual (AV), video conferencing, and information technology (IT) equipment and peripherals. The services must be delivered from a secure warehouse located within the National Capital Region (NCR) or Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The contractor will be responsible for relocating approximately 336 pallets/crates, maintaining inventory with a web-enabled Warehouse Management System (WMS), providing storage and reporting, and coordinating shipments across Canada, including remote locations. Additional responsibilities include asset custody, inventory accuracy, shipment tracking, secure handling, and optional warehouse decommissioning.

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