Tree and Shrub Maintenance Services

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT

Title: Tree and Shrub Maintenance Services, AAFC, Morden Research and Development Centre

DESCRIPTION:
Agriculture and Agri Food Canada’s Morden’s Research and Development Centre at 101 Route 100, Morden, Maitoba requires Tree and Shrub Maintenance services on an “as and when requested ” basis.

This bid solicitation is to establish a contract with task authorizations (TA) for the delivery of the requirement detailed in the bid solicitation to the Identified Users.

The contract period will be for one year from the date of contract with an irrevocable option to extend it for up to three (3) additional one-year periods. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2023.

Security Requirements
There are no security requirements associated with this requirement.
Optional Site Visit Information
It is recommended that the Bidder or a representative of the Bidder visit the work site. Arrangements have been made for the site visit to be held on July 12, at 10:00 a.m. CDT.
Bidders are requested to communicate with the Site Authority no later than July 11 to confirm attendance and provide the name(s) of the person(s) who will attend. To confirm your attendance, please contact: Michael Driedger, Facility Manager, Phone: (204) 822-7538 or michael.driedger@AGR.GC.CA
Mandatory Technical Requirements
Bids will be assessed in accordance with the entire requirement of the bid solicitation including the technical and financial evaluation criteria.

Basis of selection: A bid must comply with the requirements of the bid solicitation and meet all mandatory technical evaluation criteria to be declared responsive. The responsive bid with the lowest evaluated price will be recommended for award of a contract.

Refer to the attached solicitation documents to obtain further information.

Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

PROCURING OFFICE:
Camille Sobczak, Procurement Officer
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Western Service Centre
4-303 Main Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 3G7
Telephone: 204-430-5426
E-mail address: camille.sobczak@agr.gc.ca

AAFC has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in AAFC procurement activities as outlined in this solicitation.
Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/solicitation-opportunities. Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, bid solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party.
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