Implementation Plan for the Sahtu Dene and Metis Comprehensive ...

ANNEX AProject 12 - 6:Project Manager:Participant/Liaison:First opportunity to negotiate contracts for Government of the NorthwestTerritories projects on settlement landsGovernment of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)ParticipantsObligations Addressed:12.2.3 When the Government of the Northwest Territories intends to carry out activities on settlementlands which give rise to employment or other economic opportunities, and when theGovernment of the Northwest Territories elects to enter into contracts with respect to thoseactivities without going to public tender, participants shall be given the first opportunity tonegotiate such contracts, provided they satisfy all criteria including any qualifications particularto the contract and price.Referenced Clauses: 12.3.1ACTIVITIES RESPONSIBILITY TIMING GUIDELINES(in sequence)1. Declare intention to. contract out an activity GNWTon settlement lands without public tender2. Offer to negotiate contract with GNWT following the decision inparticipants activity 13. Negotiate contract GNWT, Participants4. Forward negotiated contract to Minister or GNWTFinancial Management Board for approval,or put to public tender if agreement is notreached5. If agreement is reached and approval GNWT, Participantsgiven, enter into contractTraining/Economic Opportunities:- Opportunity to enter into contractsPlanning Assumptions:- Participants have the right to bid on public tender contracts on the same basis as any othernortherners.- The provisions of chapter 12 are intended to be implemented through programs and policies whichare in place from time to time without imposing any additional financial obligation on government.SAHTU IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 43