Janitorial Services – Scott Research Farm

Solicitation number 01R11-25-011

Publication date

Closing date and time 2024/09/17 13:00 EDT

Last amendment date


    Description

    DESCRIPTION:
    Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Scott Research Farm at 7 Street, Highway 374, Scott, SK requires a Contractor to provide Janitorial services.

    This bid solicitation is to establish a service contract for the delivery of the requirement detailed in the bid solicitation.

    The period of the contract will be 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 November 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, August 22, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. local time (CST).

    Bidders are requested to communicate with the Site Authority to confirm attendance and provide the name(s) of the person(s) who will attend.

    To confirm your attendance, please contact: Cam Bottorff, Facility Manager, Phone: (306) 247-2011 ext. #39 or cam.bottorff@agr.gc.ca.

    Mandatory Technical Requirements
    Bids will be assessed in accordance with the entire requirement of the bid solicitation including the “mandatory” 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.

    SOLICITATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO AAFC AT:
    Bids shall be submitted using the CPC Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation to transmit bids electronically. Bidders must refer to Part 2 entitled Bidder Instructions, and Part 3 entitled Bid Preparation Instructions of the bid solicitation, for further information. 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:
    Melissa Smith, Contracting Specialist
    Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
    Western Service Centre
    300 – 2010 12th Avenue
    Regina, SK S4P 0M3
    Telephone: 306-515-4796
    E-mail address: melissa.smith3@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.

    Contract duration

    The estimated contract period will be 12 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2024/11/01.

    Trade agreements

    • Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
    • Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
    • Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
    • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

    Reason for limited tendering

    A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

    • None
    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
    Address

    300 – 2010 12th Avenue

    Regina, SK, S4P 0M3
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Melissa Smith
    Phone
    (306) 515-4796
    Email
    melissa.smith3@agr.gc.ca
    Bidding details

    Full details regarding this tender opportunity are available in the documents below. Click on the document name to download the file. Contact the contracting officer if you have any questions regarding these documents.

    Tender documents
    Document title Amendment no. Language Unique downloads Date added
    001
    English
    16
    001
    French
    2
    001
    English
    41
    001
    French
    5

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    Summary information

    Notice type
    Request for Proposal
    Language(s)
    English, French
    Region(s) of delivery
    Canada
    ,
    Saskatchewan
    ,
    Scott
    Region of opportunity
    Unspecified
    Contract duration
    12 month(s)
    Procurement method
    Competitive – Open Bidding
    Selection criteria
    Variations or combinations of the above methods
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