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2022-77 - Procurement Act

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NEW BRUNSWICK
REGULATION 2022-77
under the
Procurement Act
(O.C. 2022-305)
Filed November 24, 2022
1The heading “Citation” preceding section 1 of the French version of New Brunswick Regulation 2014-93 under the Procurement Act is repealed and the following is substituted:
Titre
2Section 1 of the Regulation is repealed and the following is substituted:
1This Regulation may be cited as the Goods and Services Regulation – Procurement Act.
3Section 2 of the Regulation is amended
(a) by repealing the definition “Atlantic supplier”;
(b) in the French version by repealing the following definitions:
« ALÉC »;
« aspirant-fournisseur canadien »;
« aspirant-fournisseur néo-brunswickois »;
« place d’affaires »;
(c) by repealing the definition “informal quote” and substituting the following:
“informal quote” means a request by a procuring entity to one or more suppliers for pricing on specific goods or services without a solicitation for bid submissions that is not binding on either party.(demande de prix)
(d) in the English version of the definition “Canadian supplier” by striking out “supplier” and substituting “supplier of goods or services”;
(e) in paragraph (b) of the definition “Canadian value-added” by striking out “Article 521” and substituting “Article 520”;
(f) by repealing the definition « appel à la concurrence » in the French version and substituting the following:
“appel à la concurrence” Mode d’approvisionnement utilisé pour obtenir des biens et des services par lequel on sollicite des soumissions de plusieurs fournisseurs, notamment au moyen d’une invitation à soumissionner, d’une demande de propositions ou d’enchères inversées. (competitive bidding process)
(g) by repealing the definition “place of business” in the English version and substituting the following:
“place of business” means an establishment where a vendor or manufacturer conducts activities on a permanent basis, is clearly identified by name and is accessible during normal business hours. (établissement commercial)
(h) in the French version of the definition « appel à la concurrence ouverte » by striking out “Processus de mise en concurrence” and “aspirants-fournisseurs” and substituting “Appel à la concurrence” and “fournisseurs” respectively;
(i) in the French version in the definition « fabricant néo-brunswickois » by striking out “une place d’affaires” and substituting “un établissement commercial”;
(j) in the French version in the definition « vendeur néo-brunswickois » by striking out “une place d’affaires” and substituting “un établissement commercial”;
(k) by adding the following definitions in alphabetical order:
“Atlantic Canadian supplier” means a supplier of goods or services that has a place of business in Atlantic Canada. (fournisseur du Canada atlantique)
“trade agreement” means a domestic or international trade agreement. (accord commercial)
(l) in the French version by adding the following definitions in alphabetical order:
“ALEC” L’Accord de libre-échange canadien, signé en 2017 par le gouvernement du Canada et les gouvernements provinciaux et territoriaux, avec ses modifications successives.(CFTA)
“établissement commercial” Établissement où un vendeur ou un fabricant exerce ses activités de façon permanente et qui est clairement désigné par un nom et accessible pendant les heures normales d’ouverture. (place of business)
“ fournisseur canadien” Fournisseur de biens ou de services qui a un établissement commercial au Canada.(Canadian supplier)
“ fournisseur néo-brunswickois” Fabricant néo-brunswickois ou vendeur néo-brunswickois.(New Brunswick supplier)
4Subsection 4.1(1) of the French version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “accords de libéralisation” and substituting “accords commerciaux”.
5Section 12 of the Regulation is amended
(a) in subsection (2) by striking out “prospective suppliers” and substituting “suppliers”;
(b) in subsection (3) by striking out “prospective suppliers” and substituting “suppliers”.
6Section 13 of the French version of the Regulation is amended in the portion preceding paragraph a) by striking out “accords de libéralisation” and substituting “accords commerciaux”.
7Subsection 13.2(1) of the French version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “accords de libéralisation” and substituting “accords commerciaux”.
8Section 14 of the French version of the Regulation is amended in the portion preceding paragraph a) by striking out “accords de libéralisation” and substituting “accords commerciaux”.
9Subsection 14.2(1) of the French version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “accords de libéralisation” and substituting “accords commerciaux”.
10Section 16 of the French version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “accords de libéralisation” and substituting “accords commerciaux”.
11Section 17 of the English version of the Regulation is amended in the portion preceding paragraph (a) by striking out “competitive bid solicitation” and substituting “competitive bidding process”.
12Paragraph 32(b) of the Regulation is amended by striking out “under the Crown Construction Contracts Act and the regulations under that Act” and substituting “by the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure”.
13Section 33 of the Regulation is amended
(a) in subsection (1)
(i) in the portion preceding paragraph (a) by striking out “, subject to sections 44 and 45, disqualify for a period of six months” and substituting “disqualify for a period of no more than 24 months”;
(ii) in paragraph (a) of the English version by striking out “prior contract” and substituting “prior procurement contract”;
(b) in subsection (2) by striking out “, subject to sections 44 and 45,”.
14The Regulation is amended by adding after section 33 the following:
Commencement of the disqualification period
33.1The period of disqualification under subsection 33(1) begins on the date determined by the Minister.
15Section 34 of the Regulation is repealed and the following is substituted:
34Subject to section 46, a prospective supplier’s performance under a procurement contract that was in force within two years before the coming into force of this Regulation may be taken into account in determining whether the prospective supplier should be disqualified.
16Section 35 of the Regulation is amended
(a) by repealing paragraph b) of the French version and substituting the following:
(b) il lui indique la durée de la période d’inhabilité encourue;
(b) in paragraph (d) of the English version by striking out “he or she wishes” and substituting “the prospective supplier chooses”;
(c) in paragraph (e) of the English version by striking out “his or her” and substituting “its”.
17Subsection 37(2) of the French version of the Regulation is repealed and the following is substituted:
37(2)Par dérogation au paragraphe (1), l’aspirant-fournisseur peut consentir à être entendu plus de quinze jours après la réception de l’avis d’opposition par le ministre, mais le délai maximum est de trente jours.
18Section 38 of the Regulation is repealed and the following is substituted:
38(1)The decision to disqualify a prospective supplier under section 33 shall be in writing and specify the commencement date of the disqualification.
38(2)The decision to disqualify a prospective supplier under subsection 33(1) shall be made
(a) if a notice of objection has not been received, within five days after the period for sending a notice of objection has expired,
(b) if a hearing has been held in accordance with section 37, within 15 days after the hearing, or
(c) if an objection has been made in writing under section 36, within 15 days after the documents supporting the objection are received.
19The heading “Decision is final” preceding section 40 of the Regulation is repealed.
20Section 40 of the Regulation is repealed.
21The heading “Judicial review” preceding section 41 of the Regulation is repealed.
22Section 41 of the Regulation is repealed.
23The Regulation is amended by adding before section 42 the following:
Automatic reinstatement
41.1After the period of disqualification determined by the Minister under subsection 33(1) expires, the prospective supplier is reinstated.
24The heading “Demande de rétablissement de l’habilité à devenir fournisseur” preceding section 42 of the French version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “de rétablissement de l’habilité à devenir fournisseur” and substituting “de réhabilitation”.
25Subsection 42(1) of the Regulation is repealed and the following is substituted:
42(1)A prospective supplier who has been disqualified for more than six months under subsection 33(1) may apply in writing to the Minister to be reinstated
(a) after six months have elapsed from the date of the decision to disqualify the prospective supplier, or
(b) if the prospective supplier is not reinstated under paragraph (a), after six months have elapsed from the date of the decision denying reinstatement.
26The heading “Rétablissement de l’habilité à devenir fournisseur” preceding section 43 of the French version of the Regulation is repealed and the following is substituted:
Réhabilitation
27Section 43 of the Regulation is repealed and the following is substituted:
43(1)On application under subsection 42(1), the Minister may reinstate a prospective supplier that has been disqualified under subsection 33(1) if the Minister is satisfied that the prospective supplier has taken appropriate corrective measures.
43(2)On application under subsection 42(2), the Minister shall reinstate a prospective supplier that has been disqualified under subsection 33(2) if the Minister is satisfied that the prospective supplier is no longer an insolvent person or a bankrupt.
28The heading “Subsequent applications for reinstatement” preceding section 44 of the Regulation is repealed.
29Section 44 of the Regulation is repealed.
30The heading “Total period of disqualification” preceding section 45 of the Regulation is repealed.
31Section 45 of the Regulation is repealed.
32The heading “Subsequent disqualification - period of disqualification” preceding section 47 of the Regulation is repealed.
33Section 47 of the Regulation is repealed.
34Subsection 48(2) of the Regulation is repealed and the following is substituted:
48(2)If a prospective supplier is disqualified in the circumstances set out in subsection (1), the Minister may cancel any existing procurement contract that supplier has with the Schedule A entity unless it would be too costly or otherwise detrimental to the Province.
35Section 50 of the Regulation is amended
(a) by repealing subsection (1) of the English version and substituting the following:
50(1)A prospective supplier that is not an individual is deemed to be disqualified under section 33 when a person who has a controlling interest in that prospective supplier is disqualified under section 33.
(b) by repealing subsection (2) and substituting the following:
50(2)A prospective supplier that is not an individual is deemed to be disqualified under section 33 when that prospective supplier has a controlling interest in another prospective supplier that is disqualified under section 33.
36Section 54 of the Regulation is amended by striking out “, if any,”.
37Section 58 of the French version of the Regulation is amended
(a) in paragraph a) by striking out “accords de libéralisation” and substituting “accords commerciaux”;
(b) in paragraph b) by striking out “accords de libéralisation” and substituting “accords commerciaux”.
38Section 59 of the French version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “accords de libéralisation” and substituting “accords commerciaux”.
39Section 60 of the English version of the Regulation is amended in the portion preceding paragraph (a) by striking out “competitive bid solicitation” and substituting “competitive bidding process”.
40Subsection 62(3) of the French version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “accords de libéralisation” and substituting “accords commerciaux”.
41Section 64 of the Regulation is amended
(a) in subsection (1)
(i) in the portion preceding paragraph (a) by striking out “, subject to sections 75 and 76, disqualify for a period of six months” and substituting “disqualify for a period of no more than 24 months”;
(ii) in paragraph (a) of the English version by striking out “prior contract” and substituting “prior procurement contract”;
(b) in subsection (2) by striking out “, subject to sections 75 and 76,”.
42The Regulation is amended by adding after section 64 the following:
Commencement of disqualification period
64.1The period of disqualification under subsection 64(1) begins on the date determined by the head of a Schedule B entity or the person responsible for its procurement.
43Section 65 of the Regulation is repealed and the following is substituted:
65Subject to section 77, a prospective supplier’s performance under a procurement contract that was in force within two years before the coming into force of this Regulation may be taken into account in determining whether the prospective supplier should be disqualified.
44Section 66 of the Regulation is amended
(a) by repealing paragraph b) of the French version and substituting the following:
(b) il lui indique la durée de la période d’inhabilité encourue;
(b) in paragraph (d) of the English version by striking out “he or she wishes” and substituting “the prospective supplier chooses”;
(c) in paragraph (e) of the English version by striking out “his or her” and substituting “its”.
45Section 67 of the English version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “the supplier’s possession” and substituting “the prospective supplier’s possession”.
46Subsection 68(2) of the Regulation is repealed and the following is substituted:
68(2)Despite subsection (1), the prospective supplier may agree to have its objection heard more than 15 days after receipt of the notice of objection, but the hearing shall be held within 30 days after the receipt of the notice of objection.
47Section 69 of the Regulation is repealed and the following is substituted:
69(1)The decision to disqualify a prospective supplier under section 64 shall be in writing and specify the commencement date of the disqualification.
69(2)The decision to disqualify a prospective supplier under subsection 64(1) shall be made
(a) if a notice of objection has not been received, within five days after the period for sending a notice of objection has expired,
(b) if a hearing has been held in accordance with section 68, within 15 days after the hearing, or
(c) if an objection has been made in writing under section 67, within 15 days after the documents supporting the objection are received.
48The heading “Decision is final” preceding section 71 of the Regulation is repealed.
49Section 71 of the Regulation is repealed.
50The heading “Judicial review” preceding section 72 of the Regulation is repealed.
51Section 72 of the Regulation is repealed.
52The Regulation is amended by adding before section 73 the following:
Automatic reinstatement
72.1After the period of disqualification determined under subsection 64(1) by the head of a Schedule B entity or the person responsible for its procurement expires, the prospective supplier is reinstated.
53The heading “Demande de rétablissement de l’habilité à devenir fournisseur” preceding section 73 of the French version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “de rétablissement de l’habilité à devenir fournisseur” and substituting “de réhabilitation”.
54Subsection 73(1) of the Regulation is repealed and the following is substituted:
73(1)A prospective supplier who has been disqualified for more than six months under subsection 64(1) may apply in writing to the head of a Schedule B entity or the person responsible for its procurement to be reinstated
(a) after six months have elapsed from the date of the decision to disqualify the prospective supplier, or
(b) if the prospective supplier is not reinstated under paragraph (a), after six months have elapsed from the date of the decision denying reinstatement.
55The heading “Rétablissement de l’habilité à devenir fournisseur” preceding section 74 of the French version of the Regulation is repealed and the following is substituted:
Réhabilitation
56Section 74 of the Regulation is amended
(a) in subsection (1) by striking out “The head of a Schedule B entity” and substituting “On application under subsection 73(1), the head of a Schedule B entity”;
(b) in subsection (2) by striking out “The head of a Schedule B entity” and substituting “On application under subsection 73(2), the head of a Schedule B entity”.
57The heading “Subsequent applications for reinstatement” preceding section 75 of the Regulation is repealed.
58Section 75 of the Regulation is repealed.
59The heading “Total period of disqualification” preceding section 76 of the Regulation is repealed.
60Section 76 of the Regulation is repealed.
61The heading “Subsequent disqualification - period of disqualification” preceding section 78 of the Regulation is repealed.
62Section 78 of the Regulation is repealed.
63Section 79 of the Regulation is amended
(a) by repealing subsection (2) and substituting the following:
79(2)If a prospective supplier is disqualified in the circumstances set out in subsection (1), the head of the Schedule B entity or the person responsible for its procurement may cancel any existing procurement contract that supplier has with the Schedule B entity unless it would be too costly for or otherwise detrimental to the Schedule B entity.
(b) in subsection (3) of the English version in the portion preceding paragraph (a) by striking out “he or she” and substituting “the head of the Schedule B entity or the person”.
64Section 81 of the Regulation is amended
(a) by repealing subsection (1) of the English version and substituting the following:
81(1)A prospective supplier that is not an individual is deemed to be disqualified under section 64 when a person who has a controlling interest in that prospective supplier is disqualified under section 64.
(b) by repealing subsection (2) and substituting the following:
81(2)A prospective supplier that is not an individual is deemed to be disqualified under section 64 when that prospective supplier has a controlling interest in another prospective supplier that is disqualified under section 64.
65Subsection 83(2) of the English version of the Regulation is amended in the portion preceding paragraph (a) by striking out “he or she” and substituting “the head of the Schedule B entity or the person”.
66Section 85 of the Regulation is amended by striking out “, if any,”.
67Subsection 87(2) of the Regulation is amended by striking out “that are subject to” and substituting “for which the procurement is subject to”.
68Section 88 of the Regulation is amended
(a) in subsection (3) in the portion preceding paragraph (a) by striking out “process” and substituting “competitive bidding process”;
(b) in subsection (4) of the English version in the portion preceding paragraph (a) by striking out “competitive bid solicitation” and substituting “competitive bidding process”;
(c) in subsection (5)
(i) in the portion preceding paragraph (a) by striking out “that are subject to” and substituting “for which the procurement is subject to”;
(ii) in paragraph b) of the French version by striking out “à la suite d’un avis de sollicitation qui renferme” and substituting “à partir de documents de sollicitation qui renferment”;
(d) by repealing subsection (6).
69Paragraph 89(f) of the Regulation is repealed and the following is substituted:
(f) the time and date of the closure of the solicitation period;
70The heading “Accords de libéralisation en jeu” preceding section 90 of the French version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “Accords de libéralisation” and substituting “Accords commerciaux”.
71Section 90 of the French version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “accords de libéralisation” and substituting “accords commerciaux”.
72The heading “Official procurement documents” preceding section 92 of the Regulation is repealed and the following is substituted:
Official solicitation documents
73Section 92 of the Regulation is amended
(a) in subsection (1) in the portion preceding paragraph (a) by striking out “official procurement documents” and substituting “official solicitation documents”;
(b) in subsection (2) by striking out “official procurement documents” and substituting “official solicitation documents”.
74Section 93 of the French version of the Regulation is repealed and the following is substituted:
93Tous les aspirants-fournisseurs reçoivent les mêmes renseignements en vue de la préparation de leur soumission, lesquels doivent être adéquats à cette fin.
75Subsection 94(1) of the French version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “la démarche d’approvisionnement pour laquelle il y a une mise en concurrence” and substituting “l’appel à la concurrence”.
76Section 95 of the French version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “mises en concurrence” and substituting “faites dans le cadre d’un appel à la concurrence”.
77Subsection 96(1) of the Regulation is amended
(a) by repealing paragraph (a) and substituting the following:
(a) a longer period is required under a trade agreement that applies to the procurement, or
(b) in paragraph (b) by striking out “longer minimum period” and substituting “longer period”.
78Section 99 of the French version of the Regulation is amended
(a) in subsection (1) by striking out “de la sollicitation” and substituting “de la période de sollicitation”;
(b) in subsection (2) by striking out “documents de sollicitation originaux” and substituting “documents de sollicitation initiaux”.
79Section 104 of the French version of the Regulation is amended
(a) in subsection (1) by striking out “documents originaux” and substituting “documents de sollicitation originaux”;
(b) in subsection (2) by striking out “l’avis de modification” and substituting “un avis d’éclaircissements”.
80Section 105 of the Regulation is amended
(a) by repealing paragraph (1)(c) and substituting the following:
(c) is submitted to the procuring entity in accordance with the requirements set out in the solicitation documents by the date and time specified in those documents.
(b) in subsection (2) by striking out “solicitation for bids” and substituting “competitive bidding process”.
81Paragraph 106(2)(a) of the English version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “his or her” and substituting “its”.
82Section 107 of the Regulation is amended
(a) in subsection (1) of the English version by striking out “on receipt of a bid submission” and substituting “on receipt of a bid submission under section 105”;
(b) in subsection (2) by striking out “electronic tendering site” and substituting “electronic tendering system”.
83Section 108 of the Regulation is amended
(a) in subsection (1) by striking out “facsimile” and substituting “fax”;
(b) in subsection (2) by striking out “facsimile” and substituting “fax”.
84The heading “Clôture de la sollicitation” preceding section 109 of the French version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “sollicitation” and substituting “période de sollicitation”.
85Section 109 of the French version of the Regulation is repealed and the following is substituted:
109La période de sollicitation clôt à la date et à l’heure indiquées aux documents de sollicitation, et toute soumission reçue après cette date et cette heure est considérée comme étant en retard.
86Section 110 of the French version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “clôture de la sollicitation” and substituting “clôture de la période de sollicitation”.
87Section 111 of the Regulation is amended
(a) in paragraph (1)b) of the French version by striking out “admise en concurrence” and substituting “acceptée dans l’appel à la concurrence”;
(b) by repealing subsection (2) and substituting the following:
111(2)With the approval of the Minister or the head of a Schedule B entity, as the case may be, a procuring entity may accept a late bid submission if the fault for the late bid submission is solely attributable to the procuring entity.
(c) in subsection (3) of the French version by striking out “L’admission en concurrence d’une soumission” and substituting “L’acceptation d’une soumission”. 
88The heading “Bid submissions received by facsimile transmission” preceding section 112 of the Regulation is amended by striking out “facsimile” and substituting “fax”.
89Section 112 of the Regulation is amended
(a) by repealing subsection (1) and substituting the following:
112(1)If a procuring entity receives a bid submission by fax transmission, only the pages that are fully transmitted by the closure of the solicitation period may be accepted in the competitive bidding process, and all the pages received after the closure of the solicitation period shall be rejected.
(b) by repealing subsection (2) and substituting the following:
112(2)A bid submission received by fax transmission shall be rejected if all the information required in the bid submission is not transmitted by the closure of the solicitation period.
(c) in subsection (3) by striking out “on time, the procuring entity shall reject the bid submission at that time” and substituting “by the closure of the solicitation period, the procuring entity shall reject the bid submission”.
90Section 115 of the Regulation is amended
(a) in paragraph (1)(b) by striking out “security deposit” and substituting “a bid bond or a bid security deposit”;
(b) in subsection (2) of the French version by striking out “clôture de la sollicitation est admise en concurrence” and substituting “clôture de la période de sollicitation est acceptée”.
91The heading “Decision to reject final” preceding section 116 of the Regulation is repealed.
92Section 116 of the Regulation is repealed.
93Section 118 of the Regulation is repealed and the following is substituted:
118(1)In the case of a competitive bidding process based on price, a procuring entity may, after the opening of bid submissions and before the award of a procurement contract, disclose the names of the prospective suppliers and, if a total price was required by the solicitation documents, the total price of their respective bid submissions.
118(2)In the case of a competitive bidding process based on points, a procuring entity may, after the opening of bid submissions and before the award of a procurement contract, disclose the names of the prospective suppliers.
94Paragraph 119(2)(a) of the Regulation is repealed and the following is substituted:
(a) the submission contains substantive qualifications or is subject to significant conditions that are incompatible with the terms of the solicitation documents;
95Section 121 of the French version of the Regulation is amended
(a) in subsection (1) by striking out “admise en concurrence” and substituting “acceptée dans l’appel à la concurrence”;
(b) in subsection (2) by striking out “admises en concurrence” and substituting “acceptées dans le même appel à la concurrence”.
96Section 122 of the French version of the Regulation is repealed and the following is substituted:
122Lorsqu’elle évalue des soumissions en vue d’attribuer le marché, l’entité acquéresse n’utilise que les critères, la pondération et les procédures énoncés dans les documents de sollicitation et n’applique ces critères et procédures que de la manière qui y est indiquée.
97The heading “Discrepancy in price” preceding section 123 of the English version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “price” and substituting “price or miscalculation”.
98Section 123 of the Regulation is amended by striking out “discrepancy” and substituting “discrepancy or miscalculation”.
99Subsection 128(2) of the English version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “Canadian value-added goods or services” and substituting “Canadian value-added”.
100Section 129 of the Regulation is amended by striking out “procurement process, regardless of whether the procurement” and substituting “competitive bidding process, regardless of whether the competitive bidding process”.
101The heading “Traitement préférentiel permis si valeur estimée sous les seuils dictés par les accords de libéralisation” preceding section 130 of the French version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “accords de libéralisation” and substituting “accords commerciaux”.
102Section 130 of the Regulation is repealed and the following is substituted:
130 If the estimated value of the goods or services to be procured is below the lowest applicable threshold value of any relevant trade agreements, a procuring entity may give preferential treatment to a New Brunswick supplier or an Atlantic Canadian supplier.
103The heading “Application of preferential treatment below trade agreement thresholds” preceding section 131 of the Regulation is amended by striking out “below trade agreement thresholds” and substituting “under section 130”.
104Paragraph 131(c) of the Regulation is amended by striking out “Atlantic suppliers” and substituting “Atlantic Canadian suppliers”.
105The heading “Traitement préférentiel permis pour aspirants-fournisseurs néo-brunswickois” preceding section 132 of the French version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “permis pour aspirants-fournisseurs” and substituting “pour les fournisseurs”.
106Section 132 of the Regulation is repealed and the following is substituted:
132A procuring entity may give preferential treatment to a New Brunswick supplier for the procurement of goods or services if the applicable trade agreements provide an exception for those goods or services or those goods or services are not subject to trade agreements.
107The heading “Quand évaluation fondée sur le prix” preceding section 133 of the French version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “Quand évaluation” and substituting “Évaluation”.
108Subsection 133(1) of the French version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “on doit retenir” and substituting “on peut retenir”.
109The heading “Quand évaluation selon un pointage” preceding section 134 of the French version of the Regulation is repealed and the following is substituted:
Évaluation par attribution de points
110Section 134 of the French version of the Regulation is amended
(a) in subsection (1) by striking out “on doit retenir” and substituting “on peut retenir”;
(b) by repealing subsection (2) and substituting the following:
134(2)Les points supplémentaires qui peuvent être accordés à titre de traitement préférentiel en vertu du présent article ne peuvent représenter plus de 5 % du total des points qu’une soumission est autrement admissible à recevoir, et le pourcentage accordé à chaque classe d’aspirants-fournisseurs se fait en tenant compte de l’ordre de priorité dicté par l’article 136.
111Section 137 of the Regulation is amended
(a) in subsection (1) of the English version by striking out “Canadian value-added goods or services” and substituting “Canadian value-added”;
(b) in subsection (2) by striking out “When goods or services are to be procured that are subject to” and substituting “When the procurement of goods and services is subject to”;
(c) in subsection (3) by striking out “When goods or services are to be procured that are subject to” and substituting “When the procurement of goods and services is subject to”.
112Subsection 139(2) of the English version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “under subsection (1)”.
113Section 140 of the Regulation is amended
(a) in subsection (1) of the French version by striking out “Lorsque que” and substituting “Lorsque”;
(b) in subsection (2) of the English version by striking out “under subsection (1)”;
(c) by repealing subsection (3).
114Section 143 of the Regulation is amended
(a) in subsection (1) by striking out “section 139 or 140” and substituting “section 139 or 140, as the case may be”;
(b) in subsection (2) of the English version
(i) in paragraph (a) by striking out “the contract with respect to a matter not dealt with in the original solicitation documents” and substituting “the procurement contract with respect to a matter not dealt with in the original or modified solicitation documents, as the case may be,”;
(ii) in paragraph (c) by striking out “contract” and substituting “procurement contract”.
115Section 144 of the French version of the Regulation is amended by adding “à la suite d’un appel à la concurrence” after “du marché attribué”.
116Subsection 145(1) of the Regulation is repealed and the following is substituted:
145(1)When a procuring entity procures goods and services for which the procurement is subject to a trade agreement and the procurement contract was awarded following a competitive bidding process, the procuring entity shall, after awarding a procurement contract under section 139 or 140, post an award notice on the New Brunswick Opportunities Network.
117Section 147 of the French version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “de la personne” and “si cela est exigé par un accord de libéralisation pertinent” and substituting “du fournisseur” and “si un accord commercial applicable l’exige” respectively.
118The heading “Débreffage” preceding section 148 of the French version of the Regulation is repealed and the following is substituted:  
Compte rendu
119Section 148 of the Regulation is amended
(a) by repealing subsection (1) and substituting the following:
148(1)On the request of an unsuccessful supplier following the award of a procurement contract, the procuring entity shall debrief the unsuccessful supplier by providing feedback on the evaluation of its bid submission.
(b) in subsection (2)
(i) in the portion preceding paragraph a) of the French version by striking out “lors du débreffage, communiquer les renseignements qui portent sur ce qui suit” and substituting “lors du compte rendu, communiquer les renseignements suivants”;
(ii) by repealing paragraph (a) and substituting the following:
(a) details concerning another prospective supplier’s bid submission, including the successful supplier’s bid submission; and
(iii) by repealing paragraph (b) and substituting the following:
(b) the score and ranking of another prospective supplier’s bid submission, including the successful supplier’s bid submission.
120Section 150 of the Regulation is amended
(a) by repealing subsection (2) and substituting the following:
150(2)A procuring entity that intends to enter into a standing offer agreement contract to procure goods or services for which the procurement is subject to a trade agreement shall procure them through an open competitive bidding process.
(b) in paragraph (3)a.1) of the French version by striking out “le fournisseur effectuera les achats futurs” and substituting “les achats futurs seront effectués auprès du fournisseur”.
121Section 152 of the French version of the Regulation is amended
(a) in paragraph b) by striking out “accords de libéralisation” and substituitng “accords commerciaux”;
(b) in paragraph d) by striking out “accords de libéralisation” and substituitng “accords commerciaux”.
122The heading “Appel à la concurrence restreinte - accords de libéralisation internationaux” preceding section 153 of the French version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “accords de libéralisation” and substituting “accords commerciaux”.
123Section 153 of the Regulation is amended
(a) by repealing paragraph (1)(a) and substituting the following:
(a) if the procuring entity operates a sporting or convention facility, goods or services procured in order to comply with an agreement that is incompatible with a trade agreement and that was entered into with an entity that is not subject to a trade agreement;
(b) by repealing subsection (2) and substituting the following:
153(2)When the procurement of a good or service is subject to only one international trade agreement, the estimated value of the good or service referred to in subsection (1) shall be less than the threshold value of the trade agreement.
(c) by repealing subsection (3) and substituting the following:
153(3)When the procurement of a good or service is subject to more than one international trade agreement, the estimated value of the good or service referred to in subsection (1) shall be less than the lowest applicable threshold value of the relevant trade agreements.
124Section 155 of the Regulation is amended
(a) in subsection (1) by striking out “prospective Canadian suppliers” and substituting “Canadian suppliers”;
(b) by repealing subsection (2) and substituting the following:
155(2)When the procurement of a good or service is subject to only one international trade agreement, the estimated value of the good or service referred to in subsection (1) shall be less than the threshold value of the trade agreement.
(c) by repealing subsection (3) and substituting the following:
155(3)When the procurement of a good or service is subject to more than one international trade agreement, the estimated value of the good or service referred to in subsection (1) shall be less than the lowest applicable threshold value of the relevant trade agreements.
125The heading “Marché de gré à gré si un seul fournisseur possible - accords de libéralisation internationaux” preceding section 157 of the French version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “accords de libéralisation” and substituting “accords commerciaux”.
126Section 157 of the Regulation is amended
(a) by repealing subsection (2) and substituting the following:
157(2)When the procurement of a good or service is subject to only one international trade agreement, the estimated value of the good or service referred to in subsection (1) shall be less than the threshold value of the trade agreement.
(b) by repealing subsection (3) and substituting the following:
157(3)When the procurement of a good or service is subject to more than one international trade agreement, the estimated value of the good or service referred to in subsection (1) shall be less than the lowest applicable threshold value of the relevant trade agreements.
127Section 158 of the French version of the Regulation is amended
(a) in paragraph (1)b) by striking out “accords de libéralisation” and substituting “accords commerciaux”;
(b) in paragraph (2)c) by striking out “accords de libéralisation” and substituting “accords commerciaux”.
128The heading “Marché de gré à gré - accords de libéralisation internationaux” preceding section 159 of the French version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “accords de libéralisation” and substituting “accords commerciaux”.
129Section 159 of the Regulation is amended
(a) by repealing paragraph (1)(c) and substituting the following:
(c) if the procuring entity operates a sporting or convention facility, goods or services procured in order to comply with an agreement that is incompatible with a trade agreement and that was entered into with an entity that is not subject to a trade agreement;
(b) by repealing subsection (2) and substituting the following:
159(2)When the procurement of a good or service is subject to only one international trade agreement, the estimated value of the good or service referred to in subsection (1) shall be less than the threshold value of the trade agreement.
(c) by repealing subsection (3) and substituting the following:
159(3)When the procurement of a good or service is subject to more than one international trade agreement, the estimated value of the good or service referred to in subsection (1) shall be less than the lowest applicable threshold value of the relevant trade agreements.
130The heading “Développement économique régional – entités de l’annexe A assujetties aux accords de libéralisation” preceding section 160 of the French version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “accords de libéralisation” and substituting “accords commerciaux”.
131Section 160 of the French version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “accord de libéralisation” and “accords de libéralisation” and substituting “accord commercial” and “accords commerciaux” respectively.
132The heading “Développement économique régional – dispense accordée aux entités de l’annexe B assujetties aux accords de libéralisation” preceding section 161 of the French version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “accords de libéralisation” and substituting “accords commerciaux”.
133Section 161 of the French version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “accord de libéralisation” and “accords de libéralisation” and substituting “accord commercial” and “accords commerciaux” respectively.
134The heading “Développement économique régional – dispense accordée aux entités de l’annexe A et aux entités de l’annexe B qui ne sont pas assujetties aux accords de libéralisation” preceding section 161.1 of the French version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “accords de libéralisation” and substituting “accords commerciaux”.
135Section 161.1 of the French version of the Regulation is amended
(a) in subsection (1) by striking out “accord de libéralisation” and substituting “accord commercial”;
(b) in subsection (2) by striking out “accord de libéralisation” and substituting “accord commercial”.
136Subsection 163(1) of the French version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “accord de libéralisation” and substituting “accord commercial”.
137Section 164 of the French version of the Regulation is amended in the portion preceding paragraph a) by striking out “accords de libéralisation” and substituting “accords commerciaux”.
138Section 165 of the Regulation is amended
(a) by repealing subsection (1) and substituting the following:
165(1)In the case of a joint procurement of goods or services by a Schedule A entity and a Schedule B entity, the provisions of the Act and this Regulation that are the most restrictive between those provisions that apply to the Schedule A entity and those provisions that apply to the Schedule B entity shall be complied with.
(b) in subsection (2) of the French version in the portion preceding paragraph (a) by striking out “une autre autorité” and substituting “une autorité législative”.
139Paragraph 166.1a) of the French version of the Regulation is amended by striking out “accords de libéralisation” and substituting “accords commerciaux”.
140Schedule A of the Regulation is amended
(a) in the French version by striking out “Bureau de gestion du gouvernement” and “Bureau de l’Ombudsman”;
(b) by adding “Ombud New Brunswick” in alphabetical order.
141Schedule C of the Regulation is repealed and the attached Schedule C is substituted.
142This Regulation comes into force on December 1, 2022.
SCHEDULE C
Offences Resulting in Disqualification
Provision
Description of offence
Period of Disqualification
Criminal Code (Canada)
119
Bribery of judicial officers
5 years
120
Bribery of officers
5 years
121
Frauds on the government
5 years
122
Breach of trust by public officer
5 years
123
Municipal corruption
5 years
124
Selling or purchasing office
5 years
125
Influencing or negotiating appointments or dealing in offices
5 years
132
Perjury (in connection with a public contract)
5 years
136
Witness giving contradictory evidence (in connection with a public contract)
5 years
139
Obstructing justice
1 year
220
Causing death by criminal negligence (in connection with a public contract)
5 years
221
Causing bodily harm by criminal negligence (in connection with a public contract)
5 years
236
Manslaughter (in connection with a public contract)
5 years
336
Criminal breach of trust
5 years
346
Extortion
2 years
362
False pretence or false statement
5 years
366
Forgery
5 years
368
Use, trafficking or possession of forged document
5 years
374
Drawing document without authority
1 year
375
Obtaining something by instrument based on forged document
5 years
380
Fraud – property, money or valuable security or service
5 years
382
Fraudulent manipulation of stock exchange transactions
2 years
382.1
Prohibited insider trading
2 years
388
Misleading receipt or acknowledgment
5 years
390
Fraudulent receipts, certificates or acknowledgments under the Bank Act
1 year
392
Disposal of property to defraud creditors
1 year
397
Falsification of books and documents
5 years
398
Falsifying employment record
5 years
422
Criminal breach of contract
2 years
423
Intimidation (in connection with a public contract)
2 years
423.1
Intimidation of a justice system participant or a journalist
2 years
425
Offences by employers
2 years
425.1
Threats and retaliation against employees
2 years
426
Secret commissions
2 years
430(2)
Mischief causing actual danger to life
2 years
430(5.1)
Act or omission likely to constitute mischief
2 years
462.31
Laundering proceeds of crime
5 years
463
Attempts and accessories
Period identical to the period relating to the offence concerned
464
Counselling offence that is not committed
Period identical to the period relating to the offence concerned
465
Conspiracy
Period identical to the period relating to the offence concerned
467.11
Participation in activities of criminal organization
5 years
467.12
Commission of offence for criminal organization
5 years
467.13
Instructing commission of offence for criminal organization
5 years
Competition Act (Canada)
45
Conspiracies, agreements or arrangements between competitors
5 years
46
Implementation of foreign directives
5 years
47
Bid-rigging
5 years
Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (Canada)
3
Bribing a foreign public official
5 years
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada)
5
Trafficking in substance and possession for purpose of trafficking
5 years
6
Importing or exporting substances and possession for the purpose of exporting
5 years
7
Production of substance
5 years
Income Tax Act (Canada)
239(1)(a)
Making, or participating in, assenting to or acquiescing in the making of, false or deceptive statements in a return, certificate, statement or answer
5 years
239(1)(b)
Destroying, altering, secreting, mutilating or otherwise disposing of records or books of account of a taxpayer to evade payment of taxes
5 years
239(1)(c)
Making, or assenting to or acquiescing in the making of, false or deceptive entries, or omitting, or assenting to or acquiescing in the omission to enter a material particular in records or books of account of a taxpayer
5 years
239(1)(d)
Wilfully evading or attempting to evade compliance with the Act or payment of taxes
5 years
239(1)(e)
Conspiring with any person to commit an offence described in paragraphs 239(1)(a) to (d) of the Act
5 years
Excise Tax Act (Canada)
327(1)(a)
Making, or participating in, assenting to or acquiescing in the making of, false or deceptive statements in a return, application, certificate, statement, document or answer
5 years
327(1)(b)(i)
Destroying, altering, mutilating, secreting or otherwise disposing of documents for the purpose of evading payment or remittance of any tax or net tax or obtaining a refund or rebate to which the person is not entitled
5 years
327(1)(b)(ii)
Making, or assenting to or acquiescing in the making of, false or deceptive entries, or omitting, or assenting to or acquiescing in the omission, to enter a material particular in the documents of a person for the purpose of evading payment or remittance of any tax or net tax or obtaining a refund or rebate to which the person is not entitled
5 years
327(1)(c)
Wilfully evading or attempting to evade compliance with the Act or payment or remittance of tax or net tax imposed under the Act
5 years
327(1)(d)
Wilfully obtaining or attempting to obtain a rebate or refund to which the person is not entitled
5 years
327(1)(e)
Conspiring with any person to commit an offence described in paragraphs 327(1)(a) to (c) of the Act
5 years