Janitorial Services – Melfort SK, Research Farm

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) TEMPLATE

Title: Janitorial Services – Melfort SK, Research Farm

DESCRIPTION:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) Melfort Research Farm located at 6 Highway 6 South, Melfort AB, requires a Contractor to provide Janitorial services.

This bid solicitation is to establish a service contract for one (1) calendar year with the possibility to extend the Contract for four (4) additional one (1) year periods. The anticipated start date is February 1, 2024.
Security Requirements
There are security requirements associated with this requirement. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid RELIABILITY STATUS, granted or approved by AAFC.
Mandatory Site Visit Information
It is mandatory 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 Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 10:00 am, local Melfort time (CST).
Bidders are requested to confirm attendance and provide the name(s) of the person(s) who will attend. To confirm your attendance, please contact: Sheldon Stobbs, Facility Manager, Phone: (306) 921-4276 or sheldon.stobbs@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.

SUBMITTING BIDS:
Bids shall be submitted using the CPC Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation to transmit bids electronically. Bids must be submitted only to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Bid Receiving Unit by the date, time and place indicated in the bid solicitation.

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:
Desta Kissack, Senior Contracting Officer
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Western Service Centre
4-303 Main Street
Winnipeg MB R3C 3G7
Telephone: 204-583-8127
E-mail address: desta.kissack@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.
Indigenous Procurement:
The federal Indigenous Business Directory (IBD) is an online resource for all levels of government and the private sector to identify Indigenous business capacity. Having a business profile in the IBD will increase your company’s visibility and may provide additional business. A profile in the IBD can also allow you to compete for federal government contracts that are set-aside for Indigenous businesses through the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Businesses. For more information and to review eligibility criteria and register, visit: www.canada.ca/indigenousbusinessdirectory.