ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This Request for Supplier Qualifications ("RFSQ") is an invitation by ANBL to prospective
respondents to qualify for eligibility to participate in a future ANBL Request for Proposals ("RFP")for an enterprise resource planning ("ERP") implementation partner. The resulting RFP will include negotiations.
Based on the evaluation of the responses, all respondents who have passed the review of the
mandatory requirements as set out in the RFSQ will be prequalified to participate in a potential invitational Request for Proposal process.
INFORMATION PROCESSING AND RELATED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL, ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES
ANBL 23-56 Addendum 3
As per section 3.2.1 Respondents to Review RFSQ and 3.2.2 All New Information to Respondents
by Way of Addenda, addendum 3 has been issued to provide a response to question received regarding Alcool NB Liquor ("ANBL")ANBL 23#56 Request for Supplier Qualifications for ERP Implementation Partner (the "RFSQ".
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ANBL 23-56 Addendum 2
As per section 3.2.1 Respondents to Review RFSQ and 3.2.2 All New Information to Respondents
by Way of Addenda, this Addendum 2 extends the Deadline for Issuing Addenda and the
Submission Deadline. All other dates remain as they were stated in ANBL 23#56 Request
for Supplier Qualifications for ERP Implementation Partner (the "RFSQ").
Further, the addendum will provide a response to a question received.
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ANBL 23-56 Addendum 1
As per section 3.2.1 Respondents to Review RFSQ and 3.2.2 All New Information to Respondents
by Way of Addenda, Addendum 1 has been issued to provide a list of all questions received regarding Alcool NB Liquor ("ANBL")ANBL 23#56 Request for Supplier Qualifications for ERP Implementation Partner (the "RFSQ") and the corresponding answers provided by ANBL.
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SUMMARY NOTICE AND NOTICE OF INTENDED PROCUREMENT ANBL 23-56
This Summary Notice and Notice of Intended Procurement is issued by Alcool NB Liquor
("ANBL") for procurements covered by the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and/or the
Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement to provide summary information in relation to
specific procurement, as detailed below.
A. SUMMARY NOTICE
1. Subject Matter of Procurement
Request for Supplier Qualifications for ERP Implementation Partner
ANBL will be seeking to partner with a system implementer for the implementation of the
commercial cloud-based ERP Microsoft Dynamics 365 ("D365"). For the purposes of the RFSQ
and RFP, reference to D365 will encompass Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, Dynamics 365
Supply Chain Management, and Dynamics 365 Commerce. ANBL requires a trusted, agile, and
solutions-focused partner.
The partnership will include an agreed-upon wholistic implementation approach with defined
pricing mechanisms and measurable timelines and milestones. ANBL is committed to
standardizing business practices across functional areas with minimal to no customization.
ANBL will be solely responsible for procuring all required D365 software. The implementation
partner must be able to work with both Softchoice, as the reseller, and Microsoft Canada Inc., as the service provider, throughout the implementation.
2. How to Obtain Relevant Documents
Relevant documents for this procurement may be found on ANBL's bidding system at the
following link:
https://procurementoffice.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/63894
3. Submission Deadline
The submission deadline for this solicitation is April 3, 2023 at 1:00:00 pm local time.
B. NOTICE OF INTENDED PROCUREMENT
1. Procuring Entity's Name and Address
ANBL
170 Wilsey Road
Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 5B8
2. Contact Information
RFP Contact
ANBL.ERPRFSQ@procurementadvisor.ca
3. How to Obtain Relevant Documents
Relevant documents for this procurement may be found on ANBL's bidding system at the
following link:
https://procurementoffice.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/63894
4. Description of Procurement
Request for Supplier Qualifications for ERP Implementation Partner
ANBL will be seeking to partner with a system implementer for the implementation of the
commercial cloud-based ERP Microsoft Dynamics 365 ("D365"). For the purposes of the RFSQ
and RFP, reference to D365 will encompass Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, Dynamics 365
Supply Chain Management, and Dynamics 365 Commerce. ANBL requires a trusted, agile, and
solutions-focused partner.
The partnership will include an agreed-upon wholistic implementation approach with defined
pricing mechanisms and measurable timelines and milestones. ANBL is committed to
standardizing business practices across functional areas with minimal to no customization.
ANBL will be solely responsible for procuring all required D365 software. The implementation
partner must be able to work with both Softchoice, as the reseller, and Microsoft Canada Inc., as the service provider, throughout the implementation.
5. Time-Frame for Delivery, Duration of Contract and Extension Options
It is anticipated that the resulting contract will be awarded August 2023 and will be for a term of three (3) years with an option to extend on the same terms and conditions for up to four (4) additional terms of six (6) months each.
6. Language of Submissions
Unless otherwise indicated, all submissions shall be in English or French only.
7. Submission Deadline Date and Time
The submission deadline for this solicitation is April 3, 2023 at 1:00:00 pm local time.
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8. Location of Submission
Submission for this solicitation shall be submitted to the following location:
https://procurementoffice.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/63894
9. Date of Pre-Bid Inspection or Pre-Bid Meeting
N/A
10. Details of Pre-Bid Inspection or Pre-Bid Meeting
N/A
11. Trade Agreements
Unless otherwise indicated, and subject to applicable exceptions and exclusions, this
procurement is covered by:
# Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement
# Chapter 19 of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This Request for Supplier Qualifications ("RFSQ") is an invitation by ANBL to prospective
respondents to qualify for eligibility to participate in a future ANBL Request for Proposals ("RFP") for an enterprise resource planning ("ERP") implementation partner. The resulting RFP will include negotiations.
Based on the evaluation of the responses, all respondents who have passed the review of the
mandatory requirements as set out in the RFSQ will be prequalified to participate in a potential invitational Request for Proposal process.
This is a tender notice only. In order to submit a bid, you must obtain official tender documents from the New Brunswick Opportunities Network, another authorized tendering service or as indicated in the tender notice.
