Canada - Notice of Participation: Kinetic

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Notice of Participation NOP-2024-03 – Kinetic GPO Buying GroupIssued: January 8, 2024 The Canadian Free Trade Agreement stipulates that government procuring entities making a procurement by participating with a buying group, when the procurement is subject to Chapter 5 of the agreement, are to post their participation at least annually. A buying group means a group of two or more members that combines the purchasing requirements and activities of the members of the group into one joint procurement process. Buying groups include cooperative arrangements in which individual members administer the procurement function for specific contracts for the group, and more formal corporate arrangements in which the buying group administers procurement for group members. Buying groups may consist of a variety of entities, including any combination of procuring entities, private sector entities, or not-for-profit organizations. Notice is hereby given that the District of Summerland (the District) is a member of Kinetic GPO (Kinetic) and is eligible to procure through current and future cooperative contracts that are administered by Kinetic. Kinetic GPO is a Group Purchasing Organization (also called a Buying Group or Cooperative Purchasing Organization). Kinetic was established for Broader Public Sector and MASH (Municipal Academic School and Hospital) entities across Canada, with the specific purpose of reducing procurement cost by leveraging the purchasing power of group buying and saving our members time by simplifying steps to procure. Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO) are widely used in Canada, especially in the medical health and education sectors. Kinetic leverages the national purchasing power of member organizations, while also streamlining the required purchasing process for the buying organization. Kinetic’s cooperative contract categories currently include, but are not limited to, the following: Business Products & Office Furniture Construction Energy Services Facilities & MRO Suppliers Fleet, Automotive Parts, EV Charging, & Traffic Control Products Information Technology Solutions Roofing School Supplies Surplus Auction and Related Services Tractors, Related Parts & Services Utility, Transportation, Golf Vehicles A full list of current contracts categories obtained from Kinetic GPO on December 15, 2022 is included as Appendix A. Those who are interested in becoming a vendor must follow the Kinetic GPO competitive solicitation process. More information can be found at: https://www.kineticgpo.ca/kinetic-gpo-public-sector-procurement-contracting-process.html All inquiries specific to this NOP can be directed to Dana Silk, Manager of Procurement & Contract Administration, at dsilk@summerland.ca.    This NOP will be posted until February 9, 2024.
 
 
 
Appendix A – Kinetic GPO Contracts A list of Kinetic GPO contracts is provided below. This list of contracts was obtained December 15, 2022 from Kinetic GPO and may be amended from time to time.The District of Summerland makes no representations of warranties as to its accuracy. For a current list of contracts, please contact Kinetic GPO or visit the Kinetic GPO website.    Automotive and Fleet: Parts, Accessories, Related products and Services   Grounds Keeping Equipment   HVAC Equipment and Services   Rental of Uniforms, Mats, Mops, Towels and Other Related Textile Rental products and Services   Surplus Auction And Related Services   Sport Surfaces, Installation and Related Material   Playground and Outdoor Fitness Equipment, Site Accessories, Surfacing and Related Products and Services   Janitorial and Cleaning and Related Services   Building Supplies, Services and Walk in Option   Roofing Supplies and Services, Water proofing and Related Products and Services   Print Services and Equipment   Utility, Transportation, Golf Vehicles, and Related Accessories, Equipment, Parts and Services   Tractors, Implements, Attachments, Accessories & Related Parts and Services   Paper Products   Traffic Signs and related products and services   Office Furniture   EV Charging Station   Office Supplies   Complete line of tire products and services   Equipment and Tool Rental Services   Project Management   Online Business Marketplace   Energy Consulting and Related Services   Energy Conservation Solutions and Related Services   Learning Management Software System   Information Technology Solutions and Services   School Supplies and Related Items   Maintenance, Repair & Operating Supplies   Elevator Consulting Services

Opportunity closing date

09 February 2024

Value of contract

to be confirmed