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Request for Proposals
Project Title
Ministry of _________________Request for Proposals Number: _________
Issue date: ________________
Closing Time: Proposal must be received before 2:00 PM Pacific Time on: (Insert Date)
GOVERNMENT CONTACT PERSON: All enquiries related to this Request for Proposals (RFP), including any requests for information and
clarification, are to be directed, in writing, to the following person who will respond if time permits. Information obtained from any other source is not official and
should not be relied upon. Enquiries and any responses will be recorded and may be distributed to all Proponents at the Province’s option.
<<name, title, address, fax, e-mail>>
DELIVERY OF PROPOSALS: (Author: choose one instruction and delete the other or keep A and B if both will be used)
Proposals must not be sent by mail, facsimile or e-mail. Proposals are to be submitted to the closing location as follows:
A. (Insert Number) complete hard-copies(and x copies on diskettes or CDs) must be delivered by hand or courier to:
Purchasing Services Branch
c/o 2nd Floor 563 Superior Street
Victoria, B.C. V8V 1T7
Attention:__________
Proposal envelopes should be clearly marked with the name and address of the Proponent, the Request for Proposals number, and the project or program title.
OR
B. One complete electronic proposal must be received in accordance with BC Bid instructions for e-bidding. Only pre-authorized e-bidders registered on the BC
Bid system can submit electronic bids.
PROPONENTS’ MEETING: (Author: choose one instruction and delete the other)
A Proponents’ meeting will be held at:
(Insert Date and Time) Note: A transcript or minutes of the meeting will be distributed to those Proponents
(Insert Address Line1) who have returned the Receipt Confirmation Form. Attendance is optional. Oral
questions will be allowed at the Proponents’ meeting. However, questions of a complex
(Insert Address Line2)
nature, or questions where the Proponent requires anonymity, should be forwarded in
(Insert Address Line3) writing, prior to the meeting, to the Government Contact person designated above.
A Proponents’ meeting will not be held.
PROPONENT SECTION:
For hard-copy proposals, a person authorized to sign on behalf of the Proponent must complete and sign the Proponent Section (below), leaving the rest of this
page otherwise unaltered, and include the originally-signed and completed page with the first copy of the proposal. For electronic proposals, all parts of the
Proponent Section (below) must be completed except the signature field, as the BC Bid e-bidding key is deemed to be an original signature. The rest of this page
must be otherwise unaltered and submitted as part of your proposal.
The enclosed proposal is submitted in response to the above-referenced Request for Proposals, including any addenda.
Through submission of this proposal we agree to all of the terms and conditions of the Request for Proposals and agree
that any inconsistent provisions in our proposal will be as if not written and do not exist. We have carefully read and
examined the Request for Proposals, including the Administrative Section, and have conducted such other investigations
as were prudent and reasonable in preparing the proposal. We agree to be bound by statements and representations made
in our proposal.
Signature of Authorized Representative: Legal Name of Proponent (and Doing Business As Name, if
applicable):
Printed Name of Authorized Representative: Address of Proponent:
Title:
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Date: Authorized Representative phone, fax or email address (if
available):
Table of Contents
ATTENTION RFP AUTHOR—WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED WRITING THIS DOCUMENT, CLICK
ON THE TABLE OF CONTENTS BELOW, USE F9 TO UPDATE IT, THEN DELETE THIS INSTRUCTION.
A. DEFINITIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS .........3
B. REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSE ...........................................5
1. SUMMARY OF THE REQUIREMENT ........................................5
2. ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS ....................................................5
3. MINISTRY SITUATION/OVERVIEW ........................................5
4. REQUIREMENTS .....................................................................6
5. EVALUATION .........................................................................6
6. PROPOSAL FORMAT ..............................................................7
7. PROPONENT RESPONSE .........................................................7
APPENDIX A RECEIPT CONFIRMATION FORM ...........................................8
APPENDIX B CONTRACT FORM ..................................................................8
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A. Definitions and Administrative Requirements
1. Definitions opinion, give rise to a conflict of interest in connection with the
Throughout this Request for Proposals, the following definitions apply: project described in this Request for Proposals. This includes, but
is not limited to, involvement by a Proponent in the preparation of
a) “SSBC” means Shared Services BC of the Ministry of this Request for Proposals. If a Proponent is in doubt as to whether
Citizens’ Services; there might be a conflict of interest, the Proponent should consult
with the Government Contact Person listed on page 1 prior to
b) “Contract” means the written agreement resulting from this submitting a proposal.
Request for Proposals executed by the Province and the
Contractor; b) Proposals from not-for-profit agencies will be evaluated against the
same criteria as those received from any other Proponents.
c) “Contractor” means the successful Proponent to this Request
for Proposals who enters into a written Contract with the 6. Evaluation
Province; Evaluation of proposals will be by a committee formed by the Province and
d) “Ministry” means ________________; insert ministry name may include employees and contractors of the Province. All personnel will be
bound by the same standards of confidentiality. The Province’s intent is to
e) “must”, or “mandatory” means a requirement that must be enter into a Contract with the Proponent who has the highest overall ranking.
met in order for a proposal to receive consideration;
f) “Proponent” means an individual or a company that submits, 7. Negotiation Delay
or intends to submit, a proposal in response to this Request If a written Contract cannot be negotiated within thirty days of notification of
for Proposals; the successful Proponent, the Province may, at its sole discretion at any time
thereafter, terminate negotiations with that Proponent and either negotiate a
g) “Province” means Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Contract with the next qualified Proponent or choose to terminate the Request
Province of British Columbia and includes SSBC and the for Proposals process and not enter into a Contract with any of the Proponents.
Ministry;
h) “Request for Proposals” or “RFP” means the process
8. Debriefing
described in this document; and At the conclusion of the Request for Proposals process, all Proponents will be
notified. Unsuccessful Proponents may request a debriefing meeting with the
i) “should” or “desirable” means a requirement having a Province.
significant degree of importance to the objectives of the
Request for Proposals. 9. Alternative Solutions
If alternative solutions are offered, please submit the information in the same
format, as a separate proposal.
2. Terms and Conditions
The following terms and conditions will apply to this Request for
Proposals. Submission of a proposal in response to this Request for
10. Changes to Proposals
By submission of a clear and detailed written notice, the Proponent may
Proposals indicates acceptance of all the terms that follow and that are
amend or withdraw its proposal prior to the closing date and time. Upon
included in any addenda issued by the Province. Provisions in proposals
closing time, all proposals become irrevocable. The Proponent will not
that contradict any of the terms of this Request for Proposals will be as if
change the wording of its proposal after closing and no words or comments
not written and do not exist.
will be added to the proposal unless requested by the Province for purposes of
clarification.
3. Additional Information Regarding the
Request for Proposals 11. Proponents’ Expenses
[Author: include this paragraph if using Receipt Confirmation Proponents are solely responsible for their own expenses in preparing a
Form for additional information OR for notification of Proponents proposal and for subsequent negotiations with the Province, if any. If the
Meeting] Proponents are advised to fill out and return the attached Province elects to reject all proposals, the Province will not be liable to any
Receipt Confirmation Form. Proponent for any claims, whether for costs or damages incurred by the
AND/OR Proponent in preparing the proposal, loss of anticipated profit in connection
[Author: include this paragraph if additional information will be with any final Contract, or any other matter whatsoever.
posted only on BC Bid]
All subsequent information regarding this Request for Proposals,
including changes made to this document will be posted on the BC Bid
12. Limitation of Damages
Further to the preceding paragraph, the Proponent, by submitting a proposal,
website at www.bcbid.ca. It is the sole responsibility of the Proponent
agrees that it will not claim damages, for whatever reason, relating to the
to check for amendments on the BC Bid website.
Contract or in respect of the competitive process, in excess of an amount
equivalent to the reasonable costs incurred by the Proponent in preparing its
4. Late Proposals proposal and the Proponent, by submitting a proposal, waives any claim for
Proposals will be marked with their receipt time at the closing location. loss of profits if no Contract is made with the Proponent.
Only complete proposals received and marked before closing time will
be considered to have been received on time.
Hard-copies of late proposals will not be accepted and will be returned
13. Proposal Validity
Proposals will be open for acceptance for at least 90 days after the closing
to the Proponent. Electronic proposals that are received late will be
date.
marked late and will not be considered or evaluated.
In the event of a dispute, the proposal receipt time as recorded at the
closing location shall prevail whether accurate or not. 14. Firm Pricing
Prices will be firm for the entire Contract period unless this Request for
Proposals specifically states otherwise.
5. Eligibility
a) Proposals will not be evaluated if the Proponent’s current or
past corporate or other interests may, in the Province’s 15. Currency and Taxes
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By submission of a proposal, the Proponent agrees that should its proposal be
Prices quoted are to be: successful the Proponent will enter into a Contract with the Province on the
a) in Canadian dollars; terms set out in Appendix B.
b) inclusive of duty, where applicable; FOB destination, 21. Liability for Errors
delivery charges included where applicable; and While the Province has used considerable efforts to ensure information in this
Request for Proposals is accurate, the information contained in this Request
c) exclusive of applicable taxes.
for Proposals is supplied solely as a guideline for Proponents. The
information is not guaranteed or warranted to be accurate by the Province, nor
16. Completeness of Proposal is it necessarily comprehensive or exhaustive. Nothing in this Request for
By submission of a proposal the Proponent warrants that, if this Request Proposals is intended to relieve Proponents from forming their own opinions
for Proposals is to design, create or provide a system or manage a and conclusions with respect to the matters addressed in this Request for
program, all components required to run the system or manage the Proposals.
program have been identified in the proposal or will be provided by the
Contractor at no charge.
22. Modification of Terms
The Province reserves the right to modify the terms of this Request for
17. Sub-Contracting Proposals at any time in its sole discretion. This includes the right to cancel
a) Using a sub-contractor (who should be clearly identified in this Request for Proposals at any time prior to entering into a Contract with
the proposal) is acceptable. This includes a joint submission the successful Proponent.
by two Proponents having no formal corporate links.
However, in this case, one of these Proponents must be
prepared to take overall responsibility for successful
23. Ownership of Proposals
All proposals submitted to the Province become the property of the Province.
performance of the Contract and this should be clearly
They will be received and held in confidence by the Province, subject to the
defined in the proposal.
provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and
b) Sub-contracting to any firm or individual whose current or this Request for Proposals.
past corporate or other interests may, in the Province’s
opinion, give rise to a conflict of interest in connection with 24. Use of Request for Proposals
the project or program described in this Request for Any portion of this document, or any information supplied by the Province in
Proposals will not be permitted. This includes, but is not relation to this Request for Proposals may not be used or disclosed, for any
limited to, any firm or individual involved in the preparation purpose other than for the submission of proposals. Without limiting the
of this Request for Proposals. If a Proponent is in doubt as to generality of the foregoing, by submission of a proposal, the Proponent agrees
whether a proposed subcontractor gives rise to a conflict of to hold in confidence all information supplied by the Province in relation to
interest, the Proponent should consult with the Government this Request for Proposals.
Contact Person listed on page 1 prior to submitting a
proposal. 25. Reciprocity
c) Where applicable, the names of approved sub-contractors The Province may consider and evaluate any proposals from other
listed in the proposal will be included in the Contract. No jurisdictions on the same basis that the government purchasing authorities in
additional subcontractors will be added, nor other changes those jurisdictions would treat a similar proposal from a British Columbia
made, to this list in the Contract without the written consent supplier.
of the Province.
26. No Lobbying
18. Acceptance of Proposals Proponents must not attempt to communicate directly or indirectly with any
a) This Request for Proposals should not be construed as an employee, contractor or representative of the Province, including the
agreement to purchase goods or services. The Province is not evaluation committee and any elected officials of the Province, or with
bound to enter into a Contract with the Proponent who members of the public or the media, about the project described in this
submits the lowest priced proposal or with any Proponent. Request for Proposals or otherwise in respect of the Request for Proposals,
Proposals will be assessed in light of the evaluation criteria. other than as expressly directed or permitted by the Province.
The Province will be under no obligation to receive further
information, whether written or oral, from any Proponent. 27. Collection and Use of Personal Information
Proponents are solely responsible for familiarizing themselves, and ensuring
that they comply, with the laws applicable to the collection and dissemination
b) Neither acceptance of a proposal nor execution of a Contract of information, including resumes and other personal information concerning
will constitute approval of any activity or development employees and employees of any subcontractors. If this RFP requires
contemplated in any proposal that requires any approval, Proponents to provide the Province with personal information of employees
permit or license pursuant to any federal, provincial, regional who have been included as resources in response to this RFP, Proponents will
district or municipal statute, regulation or by-law. ensure that they have obtained written consent from each of those employees
before forwarding such personal information to the Province. Such written
consents are to specify that the personal information may be forwarded to the
19. Definition of Contract Province for the purposes of responding to this RFP and use by the Province
Notice in writing to a Proponent that it has been identified as the for the purposes set out in the RFP. The Province may, at any time, request
successful Proponent and the subsequent full execution of a written the original consents or copies of the original consents from Proponents, and
Contract will constitute a Contract for the goods or services, and no upon such request being made, Proponents will immediately supply such
Proponent will acquire any legal or equitable rights or privileges relative originals or copies to the Province.
to the goods or services until the occurrence of both such events.
20. Contract
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B. Requirements and Response
1. Summary of the Requirement
(Insert Text)
Notes to RFP Author (after reading this section, delete these notes and insert your RFP Summary Information here):
This Request for Proposals template is to be used in conjunction with the contract options described in
Appendix B. RFP authors must select the contract option that best meets their requirements and delete
the other options and their corresponding text.
This Request for Proposals template is intended for use with the “Ministry Guide to the Request for
Proposals Process”. You can download the guide from the Internet at
http://www.pss.gov.bc.ca/psb/pdfs/MinistryRFPGuide.pdf or if you prefer to call the Purchasing Services
Branch we’ll be glad to send you one.
In addition to providing step-by-step assistance with preparation of this document, the Guide contains
sample letters to proponents, an information release matrix, guidelines for the evaluation committee, etc.
Telephone (250) 387-7300
Fax (250) 387-7310
e-mail purchasing@gov.bc.ca
2. Additional Definitions
In addition to the Request for Proposals Definitions set out in paragraph 1 of Section A, throughout
this Request for Proposals, the following definitions will apply:
a) (Insert Text);
b) (Insert Text); and
c) (Insert Text)
3. Ministry Situation/Overview
(Insert Text)
3.1 Ministry Responsibility
(Insert Text)
3.2 Background
(Insert Text)
3.3 Project Scope/Budget
(Insert Text)
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4. Requirements
(Insert Text)
5. Evaluation
This section details all of the mandatory and desirable criteria against which proposals will be
evaluated. Proponents should ensure that they fully respond to all criteria in order to receive full
consideration during evaluation.
5.1 Mandatory Criteria
Proposals not clearly demonstrating that they meet the following mandatory criteria will be excluded
from further consideration during the evaluation process.
Note to RFP Author: Choose only ONE of c), d) or e) below, depending on the delivery method you select, and
delete the other two; then re-number the table. If you do not require diskettes or CDs (c or d), then remove that
wording also.
Criteria
a) The proposal must be received at the closing location before the specified
closing time.
b) The proposal must be in English and must not be sent by mail, facsimile or
e-mail.
c) (Insert Number) hard copies of the proposal (and x copies on diskettes or
CDs) must be submitted with one unaltered, completed Request for
Proposals cover page including an originally-signed Proponent Section with
the first copy.
d) One electronic copy of the proposal must be submitted in accordance with
BC Bid instructions for e-bidding. Only pre-authorized e-bidders registered
on the BC Bid system can submit electronic bids.
e) (Insert Number) hard copies of the proposal (and x copies on diskettes or
CDs) must be submitted if that delivery method is chosen, with one
unaltered, completed Request for Proposals cover page including an
originally-signed Proponent Section with the first copy. Alternatively, one
electronic copy of the proposal must be submitted, in accordance with BC
Bid instructions for e-bidding, if that delivery method is chosen. Only pre-
authorized e-bidders registered on the BC Bid system can submit electronic
bids.
f) (Insert Text as required…)
g)
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5.2 Desirable Criteria
Proposals meeting all of the mandatory criteria will be further assessed against desirable criteria.
Criterion Weight Minimum score
(Insert Text as required…) (if applicable)
6. Proposal Format
The following format, sequence, and instructions should be followed in order to provide consistency
in Proponent response and ensure each proposal receives full consideration. All pages should be
consecutively numbered.
a) An unaltered and completed Request for Proposals cover page, including Proponent Section
as per instructions.
b) Table of contents including page numbers.
c) A short (one or two page) summary of the key features of the proposal.
d) The body of the proposal, including pricing, i.e. the “Proponent Response”.
7. Proponent Response
Note to Author: This section should describe to Proponents the type of information that you would like to see in
their response. For example, “describe in detail your company’s past experience delivering similar services”.
In order to receive full consideration during evaluation, proposals should include a detailed response to the
following:
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Appendix A Receipt Confirmation Form
Note to Author: If you do not require Proponents to send in a Receipt Confirmation Form, please delete this page and modify
the rest of the RFP accordingly (Terms and Conditions/Headings/Table of Contents). If you do need to include the Receipt
Confirmation Form, please modify it to reflect your RFP process as directed below.
[SUBJECT]
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. [ ]
[NAME OF MINISTRY]
CLOSING DATE AND TIME: [ ]
For any further distributed information about this Request for Proposals,
please return this form by fax as soon as possible to:
[name], [title]
Email: purchasing@gov.bc.ca Fax: 250-387-7309 or 250-387-7310
COMPANY: ______________________________________________________
STREET ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________
CITY: ________________ POSTAL/ZIP CODE: __________________
PROVINCE/STATE: ________________ COUNTRY: ________________________
MAILING ADDRESS, IF DIFFERENT: __________________________________________
FAX NUMBER: ( ___ ) ___________ PHONE NUMBER: ( ___ ) ____________
CONTACT PERSON: ______________________________________________________
TITLE: ______________________________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________
[Author: include if Receipt Confirmation Form required for additional information to be sent to Proponents]
Please send us any subsequent information about this Request for Proposals by:
Courier Collect: Courier Name and Account No. __________________________
Fax (default if no box checked) E-Mail
OR [Author: include if additional information will be posted only on BC Bid AND Receipt Confirmation
Form is required for Proponents Meeting]
Suppliers: Please note all subsequent information will ONLY be posted on BC Bid
AND [Author: include if Receipt Confirmation Form required for Proponents Meeting ]
Proponents Meeting Response:
We will be sending _______ (number) representatives to the Proponents’ meeting.
We will not be attending but will probably be submitting a proposal.
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Appendix B Contract Form
Note to Author: There are now several attachments available for the new General Service Agreement,
depending on the nature of the Contract. You need to review the Completion Instructions at the
following web site: http://www.pss.gov.bc.ca/psb/gsa/gsa_index.html to determine which attachments
are relevant to your process.
There are three contracting options listed below:
Use Option 1 ONLY IF THERE WILL BE NO ADDITIONAL SCHEDULES added to the General Service
Agreement.
Use Option 2 if you are adding additional Schedules to the General Service Agreement. Assemble the
General Service Agreement and appropriate Schedules and include it in this RFP.
Use Option 3 if you are planning on creating a custom contract, with advice from Risk Management, Legal
Services, and Privacy Protection as required.
Select one option that best meets your requirements, and DELETE the other two options and all of their
corresponding text.
Option 1
By submission of a proposal, the Proponent agrees that should its proposal be successful, the Proponent will
enter into a Contract with the Province in accordance with the terms of the Province’s General Service
Agreement; a copy of which is available on the Internet at:
http://www.pss.gov.bc.ca/psb/GSA/docs/GSA.doc
Option 2
By submission of a proposal, the Proponent agrees that should its proposal be successful the Proponent will
enter into a Contract with the Province in accordance with the terms of the following draft General Service
Agreement and attached Schedules. [Author: Attach General Service Agreement and Schedules]
Option 3
By submission of a proposal, the Proponent agrees that should its proposal be successful the Proponent will
enter into a Contract with the Province that will include the following selected contract clauses. [Author:
only include those clauses that are applicable, delete the remainder]
Compliance With Laws
The Contractor will give all the notices and obtain all the licenses and permits required to perform the work.
The Contractor will comply with all laws applicable to the work or performance of the Contract.
Laws of British Columbia
Any Contract resulting from this Request for Proposals will be governed by and will be construed and
interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia.
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Arbitration
All disputes arising out of or in connection with the Contract will, unless the parties otherwise agree, be
referred to and finally resolved by arbitration pursuant to the Commercial Arbitration Act.
Funding
The Contract and the financial obligations of the Province pursuant to that Contract are subject to:
a) there being sufficient moneys available in an appropriation, as defined in the Financial Administration
Act, to enable the Province in any fiscal year or part thereof when the payment of money by the Province to
the Contractor falls due under the Contract entered into pursuant to this Request for Proposals to make that
payment; and
b) Treasury Board, as defined in the Financial Administration Act, not having controlled or limited
expenditure under any appropriation referred to in subsection a) of this section.
Indemnity
Any Contract resulting from this Request for Proposals will require that the Contractor indemnify and save
harmless the Province, its employees and agents from and against all claims, demands, losses, damages,
costs and expenses made against or incurred, suffered or sustained by the Province at any time or times
(either before or after the expiration or sooner termination of this Contract) where the same or any of them
are based upon or arise out of or from anything done or omitted to be done by the Contractor or by any
servant, employee, officer, director or sub-Contractor of the Contractor pursuant to the Contract excepting
always liability arising out of the independent acts of the Province.
The Contract will not contain a limitation of liability clause [or describe how there will be a limitation of a
set amount or type].
Insurance
Any Contract resulting from this Request for Proposals may require that the Contractor, without limiting its
obligations or liabilities and at its own expense, provide and maintain throughout the Contract term, the
following insurances with insurers licensed in British Columbia in forms acceptable to the Province. All
required insurance will be endorsed to provide the Province with 30 days’ advance written notice of
cancellation or material change. The Contractor will provide the Province with evidence of the required
insurance, in the form of a completed Province of British Columbia Certificate of Insurance, immediately
following execution and delivery of the Contract.
Comprehensive Commercial General Liability in an amount not less than $1,000,000 [or $2,000,000
depending on advice from Risk Management Branch] inclusive per occurrence insuring against bodily
injury and property damage and including liability assumed under the Contract. The Province is to be added
as an additional insured and the policy shall contain a cross liability clause.
(If applicable) Professional Liability in an amount not less than $1,000,000 [or $2,000,000] insuring the
Contractor’s liability resulting from errors and omissions in the performance of professional services under
the Contract.
Automobile Liability on all vehicles owned, operated or licensed in the name of the Contractor in an amount
not less than $1,000,000 [or $2,000,000].
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Registration with Workers’ Compensation Board
The Contractor and any approved sub-Contractors must be registered with the Workers’ Compensation
Board (WCB), in which case WCB coverage must be maintained for the duration of the Contract. Prior to
receiving any payment, the Contractor may be required to submit a WCB Clearance Letter indicating that all
WCB assessments have been paid. [only if applicable]
Payment Holdback
The Contract will contain a provision whereby the Province will hold back a portion of the total Contract
price until the requirements of the Contract have been met. [only if applicable]
Software
It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that the Province has all licenses required to use any software
that may be supplied by the Contractor pursuant to the Contract. [only if applicable]
Intellectual Property Rights
The Province will be the owner of the intellectual property rights, including patent, copyright, trademark,
industrial design and trade secrets in any product developed through a Contract. Licensing and marketing
rights to the developed product will not be granted in the Contract. (Proposals regarding these rights should
not be submitted in response to this Request for Proposals and will not be considered in evaluating
responses. If, in the future, the Province elects to commercialise the developed product, the licensing and
marketing rights will be negotiated separately.) The Contractor may be required to sign an
acknowledgement of assignment of copyright or a waiver of moral rights at the end of the Contract prior to
final payment or release of holdback.[only if the Province will not be acquiring off the shelf software or
asking for goods and services in which the Contractor will not wish to give up pre-existing rights]
[add any additional clauses that will be in the contract]
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