CONCLUDE A FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT WITH BIBLIOTHECA CANADA INC. FOR THE SUPPLY OF RFID LABELS (NUMBER OF LABELS AS NEEDED) FOR PRINTED MATERIALS AND DISCS, FOR THE USE OF THE MONTREAL LIBRARY NETWORK, FOR A DURATION OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS WITH TWO (2) OPTIONS FOR TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSIONS EACH (ESTIMATED AGREEMENT AMOUNT: $196,750.39, TAXES INCLUDED) – PUBLIC TENDER NO. 21-18887 (2 BIDDERS)

This tender concerns the conclusion of a framework agreement with Bibliotheca Canada Inc. for the supply of RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) labels. These labels will be used for printed materials and discs within the Montreal Library Network. The agreement is structured for an initial duration of thirty-six months, with two subsequent options to extend the contract by twelve months each, providing a potential total term of sixty months. The estimated total amount for this framework agreement is $196,750.39, inclusive of all taxes. The number of labels required will be based on the actual needs of the library network throughout the contract period. The procurement process followed Public Tender No. 21-18887, which received bids from two suppliers. The Service de la Culture, under the Direction des Bibliothèques, is overseeing this initiative. This agreement will support the modernization of library operations, enhancing inventory management, circulation, and patron services through the implementation of RFID technology.

This is a framework agreement contract in the information and communication technology and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Hardware and General Supplies. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of CAD 196,750.

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