Problem 1 1

PROCUREMENT, COMPETITIVE AND

BIDDING
IBM 1003 – 005

Name Student ID
Ripunjoy Das 0835507
Harsh Patel 0840430
 REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

Better Boat Bunks (BBB)

Lakeshore, ON
QUOTATION ID # DATE
Canada
RFQ-09821-436 Feb 10 2024
QUOTE VALID UNTIL SHIPPING DEADLINE

QUOTE FOR: Feb 14 2024 Mar 16 2024

Niagara Fasteners Inc

6095 Progress St, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 0C2 Canada
(905) 356-6887

Mode of Dispatch Via Road

Terms/ Method of Payment 44% Upfront Payment at the Date of Order, remaining
56% Payment done after delivery of goods (DAP)

PREREQUISITE:

• Provide samples of the products quoted

• Insurance and risk details of the parties
• Cancellation and Termination policies
• Indemnification and payment conditions
• Availability of spare parts and services
 • Packing and Transportation details

SIGNATORY COMPANY
Better Boat Bunks Feb 10 2024 ON, Canada
Printed Name Date Place

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

Better Boat Bunks (BBB)

Lakeshore, ON
QUOTATION ID # DATE
Canada
RFQ-09821-437 Feb 10 2024
QUOTE VALID UNTIL SHIPPING DEADLINE

QUOTE FOR: Feb 14 2024 Mar 16 2024

Stella Jones Gormley
1 Ram Forest Rd, Gormley, ON L0H 1G0 Canada
(905) 727-1164

Mode of Dispatch Via Road

Terms/ Method of Payment 44% Upfront Payment at the Date of Order, remaining
56% Payment done after delivery of goods (DAP)
PREREQUISITE:

• Provide samples of the products quoted

• Insurance and risk details of the parties
• Cancellation and Termination policies
• Indemnification and payment conditions
• Availability of spare parts and services
• Packing and Transportation details

SIGNATORY COMPANY
Better Boat Bunks Feb 10 2024 ON, Canada

Printed Name Date Place

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

Better Boat Bunks (BBB)

Lakeshore, ON
QUOTATION ID # DATE
Canada
RFQ-09821-438 Feb 10 2024
QUOTE VALID UNTIL SHIPPING DEADLINE

QUOTE FOR: Marine Sewing Feb 14 2024 Mar 16 2024

Ltd.
2477 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON M8V 1C5
Canada (416) 587-4203

Mode of Dispatch Via Road

Terms/ Method of Payment 44% Upfront Payment at the Date of Order, remaining
56% Payment done after delivery of goods (DAP)
DESCRIPTION OF:RFQ
We are looking for potential supplier who complies to supply the below mentioned goods, adhering to BBB
standards and norms.
S.No. COMPONEN
T/PART SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED FEET TOTAL PRICE
LENGTH (CAD)
1 Plastic (PVC) Wheels (412
per
” diameter PVC wheels to 800
bunk) provide for mobility of bunk

CONSIGNMENT TOTAL

*Currency Used = Canadian Dollars

) (CAD

PREREQUISITE:

• Provide samples of the products quoted

• Insurance and risk details of the parties
• Cancellation and Termination policies
• Indemnification and payment conditions
• Availability of spare parts and services
• Packing and Transportation details

SIGNATORY COMPANY
Better Boat Bunks Feb 10 2024 ON, Canada

Printed Name Date Place

 REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

Better Boat Bunks (BBB)

Lakeshore, ON
QUOTATION ID # DATE
Canada
RFQ-09821-439 Feb 10 2024
QUOTE VALID UNTIL SHIPPING DEADLINE
Feb 14 2024 Mar 16 2024

QUOTE FOR:
Hamilton Plastic System Ltd
230 Brunel Rd, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1T5
Canada (905) 890-0055

Mode of Dispatch Via Road

Terms/ Method of Payment 44% Upfront Payment at the Date of Order, remaining
56% Payment done after delivery of goods (DAP)

DESCRIPTION OF:RFQ
We are looking for potential supplier who complies to supply the below mentioned goods, adhering to BBB
standards and norms.
S.No. COMPONEN
T/PART SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED FEET TOTAL PRICE
LENGTH (CAD)
1 Plastic (PVC) Wheels (412
per
” diameter PVC wheels to 800
bunk) provide for mobility of bunk

CONSIGNMENT TOTAL

*Currency Used = Canadian Dollars

) (CAD

PREREQUISITE:

• Provide samples of the products quoted

• Insurance and risk details of the parties
• Cancellation and Termination policies
• Indemnification and payment conditions
• Availability of spare parts and services
 REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
QUOTATION ID # DATE
Better Boat Bunks (BBB)
Lakeshore, ON
• Packing and Transportation details

SIGNATORY COMPANY
Better Boat Bunks Feb 10 2024 ON, Canada

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

Better Boat Bunks (BBB)

Lakeshore, ON QUOTATION ID # DATE
Canada
RFQ-09821-440 Feb 10 2024
QUOTE VALID UNTIL SHIPPING DEADLINE

QUOTE FOR: Feb 14 2024 Mar 16 2024

Rayplex Ltd
341 Durham Ct, Oshawa, ON L1J 1W8
Canada (905) 579-1433

Mode of Dispatch Via Road

Terms/ Method of Payment 44% Upfront Payment at the Date of Order, remaining
56% Payment done after delivery of goods (DAP)

Printed Name Date Place

DESCRIPTION OF:RFQ
We are looking for potential supplier who complies to supply the below mentioned goods, adhering to BBB
standards and norms.
S.No. COMPONEN
T/PART SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED FEET TOTAL PRICE
LENGTH (CAD)
1 Marine Grade Carpet Square feet of carpet for to 38,400
cover both of the two
supports on one lift

CONSIGNMENT TOTAL

*Currency Used = Canadian Dollars

) (CAD

PREREQUISITE:

• Provide samples of the products quoted

• Insurance and risk details of the parties
• Cancellation and Termination policies
• Indemnification and payment conditions
• Availability of spare parts and services
• Packing and Transportation details

SIGNATORY COMPANY
Better Boat Bunks Feb 10 2024 ON, Canada

Printed Name Date Place

Canada
 REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
QUOTATION ID # DATE
Better Boat Bunks (BBB)
Lakeshore, ON

RFQ-09821-441 Feb 10 2024

QUOTE VALID UNTIL SHIPPING DEADLINE
QUOTE FOR: Feb 14 2024 Mar 16 2024
TENTE Canada Inc.
5 Washburn Dr, Kitchener, ON
N2R 1S1 Canada (519) 896-
7500

Mode of Dispatch Via Road

Terms/ Method of Payment 44% Upfront Payment at the Date of Order, remaining
56% Payment done after delivery of goods (DAP)

DESCRIPTION OF:RFQ
We are looking for potential supplier who complies to supply the below mentioned goods, adhering to BBB
standards and norms.
S.No. COMPONEN
T/PART SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED FEET TOTAL PRICE
LENGTH (CAD)
1 Marine Grade Carpet Square feet of carpet for to 38,400
cover both of the two
supports on one lift

CONSIGNMENT TOTAL

*Currency Used = Canadian Dollars

) (CAD

PREREQUISITE:

• Provide samples of the products quoted

• Insurance and risk details of the parties
• Cancellation and Termination policies
Printed Name Date Place
 • Indemnification and payment conditions
• Availability of spare parts and services
• Packing and Transportation details

SIGNATORY COMPANY
Better Boat Bunks Feb 10 2024 ON, Canada

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

Better Boat Bunks (BBB)

Lakeshore, ON
QUOTATION ID # DATE
Canada
RFQ-09821-442 Feb 10 2024
QUOTE VALID UNTIL SHIPPING DEADLINE

QUOTE FOR: Feb 14 2024 Mar 16 2024

Total Forest Industries LP
304 Concession 11 (WEST OFF OF, ON-6, Hagersville, ON N0A 1H0
Canada (800) 361-3348

Mode of Dispatch Via Road

Terms/ Method of Payment 44% Upfront Payment at the Date of Order, remaining
56% Payment done after delivery of goods (DAP)

DESCRIPTION OF:RFQ
We are looking for potential supplier who complies to supply the below mentioned goods, adhering to BBB
standards and norms.
S.No. COMPONEN
T/PART SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED FEET TOTAL PRICE
LENGTH (CAD)
1 Pressure Treated Lumber 2” x 6” x 16’ pressure 400
for bunk (under carpet)treated lumber (to be cut in
½ (1’ x 3’ x 8’) for PWC)
for bunks

CONSIGNMENT TOTAL

*Currency Used = Canadian Dollars

) (CAD

PREREQUISITE:

• Provide samples of the products quoted

• Insurance and risk details of the parties
 REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
QUOTATION ID # DATE
Better Boat Bunks (BBB)
Lakeshore, ON
• Cancellation and Termination policies
• Indemnification and payment conditions
• Availability of spare parts and services
• Packing and Transportation details

SIGNATORY COMPANY
Better Boat Bunks Feb 10 2024 ON, Canada

Printed Name Date Place

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

Printed Name Date Place

Better Boat Bunks (BBB)
Lakeshore, ON
QUOTATION ID # DATE
Canada
RFQ-09821-443 Feb 10 2024
QUOTE VALID UNTIL SHIPPING DEADLINE
Feb 14 2024 Mar 16 2024

QUOTE FOR:
Metal Supermarkets Windsor
2841 Walker Rd, Windsor, ON N8W 3R2 Canada
(519) 800-0189

Mode of Dispatch Via Road

Terms/ Method of Payment 44% Upfront Payment at the Date of Order, remaining
56% Payment done after delivery of goods (DAP)

DESCRIPTION OF:RFQ
We are looking for potential supplier who complies to supply the below mentioned goods, adhering to BBB
standards and norms.
S.No. COMPONEN
T/PART SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED FEET TOTAL PRICE
LENGTH (CAD)
1 Pressure Treated Lumber 2” x 6” x 16’ pressure 400
for bunk (under carpet)treated lumber (to be cut in
½ (1’ x 3’ x 8’) for PWC)
for bunks

CONSIGNMENT TOTAL

*Currency Used = Canadian Dollars

) (CAD

PREREQUISITE:

• Provide samples of the products quoted

• Insurance and risk details of the parties
• Cancellation and Termination policies
• Indemnification and payment conditions
• Availability of spare parts and services
• Packing and Transportation details
 REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
QUOTATION ID # DATE
Better Boat Bunks (BBB)
Lakeshore, ON
SIGNATORY COMPANY
Better Boat Bunks Feb 10 2024 ON, Canada

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

Better Boat Bunks (BBB)

Lakeshore, ON
QUOTATION ID # DATE
Canada
RFQ-09821-444 Feb 10 2024
QUOTE VALID UNTIL SHIPPING DEADLINE
Feb 14 2024 Mar 16 2024
QUOTE FOR:
Indalco Alloys
825 Gana Ct, Mississauga,
ON L5S 1P2 Canada
(905) 564-1151 ,
Mode of Dispatch Via Road
Terms/ Method of Payment 44% Upfront Payment at the Date of Order, remaining
56% Payment done after delivery of goods (DAP)

Printed Name Date Place

PREREQUISITE:

• Provide samples of the products quoted

• Insurance and risk details of the parties
• Cancellation and Termination policies
• Indemnification and payment conditions
• Availability of spare parts and services
• Packing and Transportation details

SIGNATORY COMPANY
Better Boat Bunks Feb 10 2024 ON, Canada

Printed Name Date Place

 REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

Better Boat Bunks (BBB)

Lakeshore, ON
QUOTATION ID # DATE
Canada
RFQ-09821-445 Feb 10 2024
QUOTE VALID UNTIL SHIPPING DEADLINE

QUOTE FOR: Feb 14 2024 Mar 16 2024

R. E. Glover Ltd.
84 Mead Ave, Hamilton, ON L8H 3T5
Canada (905) 547-5992

Mode of Dispatch Via Road

Terms/ Method of Payment 44% Upfront Payment at the Date of Order, remaining
56% Payment done after delivery of goods (DAP)

PREREQUISITE:

• Provide samples of the products quoted

• Insurance and risk details of the parties
• Cancellation and Termination policies
• Indemnification and payment conditions
• Availability of spare parts and services
• Packing and Transportation details
SIGNATORY COMPANY
Better Boat Bunks Feb 10 2024 ON, Canada

Printed Name Date Place

Answer 2:

BBB is actively seeking qualified suppliers to ensure the procurement of high-quality materials and
components for its boat lifts, using criteria that the purchasing team uses to evaluate potential sources.

Supplier Selection Process:

• Quality Standards and Certification Ensure suppliers adhere to industry quality standards and

certifications. Look for suppliers who have ISO certifications or adhere to industry-specific quality

standards.

• Reputation and Track Record: Evaluate supplier reputation and track record for timely delivery of

high-quality materials.

• Experience in the Industry: Prioritize suppliers with proven track records and extensive industry

experience.

• Capacity and Scalability: Assess supplier capacity and scalability to meet BBB's volume

requirements and plan for future expansion.

• Financial Stability Consider the supplier's financial stability to ensure consistent material delivery

and quality control.

• Location and Organization: Consider the supplier's proximity to BBB's Lakeshore, Ontario

location for faster delivery times and reduced shipping costs.

• Evaluation of Communication and Response Time: Evaluate supplier communication and

response time to ensure a smooth procurement process.

• Environmental and Ethical Practices: Select suppliers with eco-friendly processes and ethical

labor practices.
• Cost Competitiveness: Determine cost competitiveness by evaluating overall value proposition,

quality, reliability, and total cost of ownership.

• Innovation and Technology Adoption: Evaluate suppliers' commitment to modern manufacturing

processes and technology.

• Risk Management: Assess supplier risk management strategies, including backup plans and supply

chain interruption management.

The BBB purchasing team should establish a sustainable supply chain for boat lift production by identifying
qualified suppliers who meet business standards. Regular performance reviews and audits help these
suppliers maintain their quality, ensuring a dependable and efficient supply chain.

Answer 3:

Better Boat Bunks (BBB) can improve the effectiveness of their purchase by implementing the

following recommendations:

• BBB can negotiate with suppliers to purchase more aluminium tubing, resulting in financial savings

during production runs.

• BBB can improve supplier relationship management by fostering strong connections and providing

benefits such as access to resources and discounts.

• To maintain industry standards and ensure product integrity, suppliers must comply with BBB

regulations through QA and certifications.

• BBB can investigate alternative sources to reduce supply chain issues and provide backup plans

during disruptions.
  BBB may implement Lean Manufacturing Techniques. Refining can significantly improve the
production process of aluminium tubing, reducing waste and increasing productivity.

• JIT inventory management reduces storage space and costs by ensuring supplies arrive on time.

• Regularly evaluate and improve the production process, identifying cost-cutting, efficiency-boosting,

and optimization opportunities. Collaborate with the production team to ensure continuous

improvement.

• Consider eco-friendly industrial practices, such as sourcing aluminum from sustainable vendors or

assessing the environmental impact of packaging.

• Forecasting and demand planning improve inventory management by reducing surplus stock,

preventing shortages, and leveraging past performance and market trends.

• Integrating technology, such as automation tools or inventory management software, can improve

workflow, productivity, reduce errors, and increase cost-effectiveness.

• Training initiatives improve employee development, productivity, and efficiency in the production

process.

Implementing these suggestions can enhance Better Boat Bunks' purchasing process, cost-effectiveness, and
operational efficiency. However, long-term success requires ongoing monitoring and re-evaluation of these
strategies.