RFSQ ERP Implementation Partner

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/638943. 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.ca3. 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/638944. 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. ANBL 23-56 -Summary Notice and Notice of Intended Procurement Page 3 of 3 8. Location of Submission Submission for this solicitation shall be submitted to the following location: https://procurementoffice.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/638949. 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. INFORMATION PROCESSING AND RELATED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES Contract duration Refer to the description above for full details. Trade agreements Please refer to tender description or tender documents Contracting organization Organization NB LIQUOR CORPORATION Address P.O. Box 20787 170 Wilsey Road Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 5B8 Canada Contracting authority Bonnie Harnish Phone 1 (506) 452-6592 Email Bonnie.Harnish@ANBL.com