Quebec SEAO #20176849

SAQ Seeks Interest in Overseas and Maritime Transport Services for Imported Products

The Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) is seeking interest in overseas and maritime freight services for imported products. - Government buyer: Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ). - Service requested: Consolidate, transport, and deliver imported alcoholic and non-alcoholic products from their countries of origin to SAQ distribution centres in Montréal and Québec, or another SAQ-designated warehouse in Québec. No quantities, product part numbers, or specific brands are provided. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, product manufacturers, or prospective service vendors are named. The notice names the Autorité des marchés publics and Revenu Québec in connection with eligibility requirements. - Notable requirements: The successful bidder must provide a performance guarantee and have a representative in Canada. Bidders must meet applicable eligibility requirements, including any required authorization to contract, a valid Revenu Québec attestation, and eligibility for public contracts. - Opportunity status: This is an expression of interest ahead of a planned public call for proposals, not the solicitation itself.

Description

The SAQ plans to issue a public call for proposals in the coming weeks for overseas and maritime transportation of imported alcoholic and non-alcoholic products. The selected bidder(s) will group, transport, and deliver merchandise from its country of origin to SAQ distribution centres in Montréal and Québec, or another SAQ-designated warehouse in Québec. This notice is an expression of interest and is not itself a call for proposals. Bidders must meet the stated eligibility and compliance requirements, and the successful bidder must provide a performance guarantee and a representative in Canada.

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