JANITORIAL SERVICES

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru
FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
SOLICITATION NO.: EP119-130397/A

JANITORIAL SERVICES - 455 BOUL. DE LA CARRIÈRE, GATINEAU
(QUÉBEC) CANADA


IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BIDDERS

IMPORTANT CHANGES HAVE BEEN BROUGHT TO SECTION I, "CODE OF
CONDUCT AND CERTIFICATION - BID OF CLAUSE 2003 (2012-07-11)
STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS - GOODS OR SERVICES - COMPETITIVE
REQUIREMENTS.  PLEASE REFER TO PART 5, 1.1

Security
This notice is to advise ALL interested bidders that in order to
be awarded a contract which contains a security requirement, all
bidders MUST hold a valid Security Clearance granted or approved
by PWGSC Canadian Industrial Security Directorate (CISD) at the
level indicated in this solicitation document. Should the bidder
not currently hold a valid Security Clearance or require the
level to be upgraded, PWGSC will sponsor the bidder. Please
submit your written request with the following information to
Joanne Ladouceur by facsimile 819-956-3600 or by e-mail to
Joanne.Ladouceur@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

Legal Company Name
Mailing address
Surname and given name of contact person
Telephone number of contact person
Title of contact person
Facsimile number
E-mail address of contact person
Procurement Business Number
Preferred Language of correspondence
Level of Security Required

Additional information on PWGSC security can be found on the
following web site:
http://ssi-iss.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca or by dialing 1-866-368-4646
(Toll free).

Security Requirement
1.     The Contractor must, at all times during the performance
of the Contract, hold a valid Designated Organization Screening
(DOS), issued by the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate
(CISD), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC).

2.      The Contractor personnel requiring access to sensitive
work site(s) must EACH hold a  valid RELIABILITY STATUS, granted
or approved by CISD/PWGSC.

3.  	Subcontracts which contain security requirements are NOT to
be awarded  without the prior written permission of CISD/PWGSC.

4.  	The Contractor must comply with the provisions of the:
	(a) Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if
applicable);
	(b) Industrial Security Manual (Latest Edition).

Requirement
To provide Janitorial Services including all labour, materials,
equipment and supervision for Public Works and Government
Services Canada (PWGSC), located at 455 Boul. de la Carrière,
Gatineau (Québec) Canada.  The services must be provided in
accordance with the Statement of Work.

Period of the Contract
The period of any resulting Contract shall be for a period of
one (1) year with four (4) options to extend the contract each
for an additional consecutive twelve (12) month period.

Mandatory Site Visit 
It is MANDATORY that the bidder attend the site visit at the
designated date and time to examine the scope of the work
required and the existing conditions. A maximum of two (2)
representatives per bidder will be permitted to examine the
sites.

The site visit will be held on  24 October 2012 at 9:30 AM,
meeting at the main entrance of 455 Boul. de la Carrière,
Gatineau, Québec, Canada. Bidders who, for any reason, cannot
attend at the specified date and time will not be given an
alternative appointment to view the site and their proposals,
therefore, will be considered as non-responsive.  NO EXCEPTIONS
WILL BE MADE.

IT IS MANDATORY THAT THE BIDDERS PROVIDE AND WEAR SAFETY
SHOES/BOOTS, SAFETY GLASSES AND HARD HATS FOR THE SITE VISIT. 
BIDDERS WHO DO NOT WEAR SAFETY SHOES/BOOTS, SAFETY GLASSES AND
HARD HATS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO ATTEND THE SITE VISIT.

As proof of attendance, at the site visit, the Contracting
Authority will have an Attendance Form which MUST be signed by
the bidder's representative. It is the responsibility of all
bidders to ensure they have signed the Mandatory Site Visit
Attendance Form prior to leaving the site.  Proposals submitted
by bidders who have not attended the site visit or failed to
sign the Attendance Form will be deemed non-responsive.

Mandatory Requirements
Contractor's Experience and Past Performance in accordance with
Part 3, Section I, Technical 	Bid;
Non-working On-Site Supervisor's Expertise and Experience in
accordance with Part 3, Section I, 	Technical Bid;
Submission of a Firm Price/Rate in Canadian funds for all the
items listed in the RFP, Part 3, 		Section II, Financial Bid;
Inclusion of the bid financial security with the bid submission. 


All enquiries are to be submitted in writing to the Contracting
Authority Joanne Ladouceur at  facsimile (819) 956-3600 or
E-Mail:  Joanne.Ladouceur@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.