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9.10.5. SELECT

  1. SELECT is a database of pre-approved suppliers such as architects, engineers and construction trade contractors identified by their expertise and the services they provide. It is used by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) to invite suppliers to bid on real property services procurements up to certain tresholds. SELECT provides a systematic rotation functionality that matches the specifics of the requirement with suppliers having the required expertise that are within a geographic range. Depending on the requirement, a supplier may be given the opportunity to accept or decline the work, or multiple suppliers may be given the opportunity to compete the requirement.
  2. For consulting services estimated at $10,000 or less, SELECT generates a short list of three qualified suppliers. The most suitable and readily available supplier may be contacted directly. For consulting services estimated between $10,000 and the NAFTA threshold, SELECT identifies a single supplier that meets the discipline and experience profile requirements. In both of these cases, the approval authority is based on non-competitive contract entry. For consulting services below the NAFTA services threshold value, the SELECT system may also be used to pre-select suppliers from which bids can be solicited.
  3. For construction services estimated at $10,000 or less, SELECT generates a short list of three qualified suppliers. The most suitable and readily available supplier may be contacted directly. For construction services estimated between $10,000 and $100,000, SELECT generates a short list of five qualified suppliers; however, the business practice in some locations is to select five to eight qualified suppliers, all of which are invited to bid. The supplier who submits the lowest-priced responsive offer is usually awarded the contract.

9.10.5.1 Use of SELECT for Requirements Subject to Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements (CLCAs)

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  1. CLCAs are law. The CLCA obligations are legally binding because they are contained in agreements signed by Canada and backed by legislations.
  2. If a requirement is subject to CLCAs, the contracting officer must either:
    1. Not use SELECT and proceed with the procurement process explained in section 9.35 Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements (CLCAs);

    or

    1. Use SELECT and follow the more tailored process described in section 9.35.91 SELECT.
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