Tree and Shrub Maintenance and Care

Description: This Regional Individual Standing Offer (RFSO) is for the supply of all necessary labour, equipment, material, supervision and transportation necessary for the services of tree and shrub care and maintenance including but not limited to, pruning, removal of trees and shrubs, removal of stumps and stump grinding, and the moving and transplanting of trees at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Training Academy - Depot Division, Support Services Building and “F” Division Headquarters grounds in Regina, Saskatchewan. Services are to be provided on an “as requested” basis.

The Standing Offer will be issued for a period of one (1) year with the option to extend the term of the Standing Offer for
two (2) one (1) year option periods.

Security Requirements: The contractor is required to have all personnel working on site to hold a valid Site Access with Escort (FA2) issued by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The contractor SHALL NOT remove or make copies of any DESIGNATED or CLASSIFIED information or assets from the identified work site.

Basis of Selection: A bid must comply with the requirements of the bid solicitation to be declared responsive. The responsive bid with the lowest evaluated price will be recommended for award of a Standing Offer.

Tenders must be submitted to the RCMP Bid Receiving Unit at: NWR_Procurement_Bids@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Refer to the attached tender 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:
Procurement Officer: Qyitayo Ziwa
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
NWR – Procurement
5600-11th Ave, Regina, SK. S4P 3J7

Qyitayo.ziwa@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

The RCMP has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in RCMP contracting 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/tender-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.