Grass Mowing, Farnham

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA
Tendering Procedures: 
Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
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The Department of National Defence must enter into a contract
with a supplier to mow the grass and maintain the grounds of the
Farnham Garrison.  For the area 1 (administrative) of the
Farnham Garrison: mowing the grass in the area, mowing the grass
in ditches and along roads (gravel shoulder), clearing the brush
around all facilities and adjacent obstacles.

The period of the contract is two (2) years from the date of
contract award with the possibility of one option for one (1)
year.

The estimated cost for this opportunity is between $100 001 and
$250 000.

Optional Site Visit
It is recommended that the Bidder or a representative of the
Bidder visit the work site. Arrangements have been made for a
tour of the work site. The site visit will be held on:

April 18th 2013 at 10:30
National Defence Canada
Training Center Farnham 
1111 Principale Street West
Farnham, PQ J2N 1G8
Gate reception

Bidders are requested to communicate with the Contracting
Authority 2 day(s) before the scheduled visit to confirm
attendance and provide the name(s) of the person(s) who will
attend. Bidders may be requested to sign an attendance form.
Bidders who do not attend or send a representative will not be
given an alternative appointment but they will not be precluded
from submitting a bid. Any clarifications or changes to the bid
solicitation resulting from the site visit will be included as
an amendment to the bid solicitation.

INQUIRIES: All enquiries regarding this tender, are to be
submitted in writing to the Contractual Authority: France
Bélisle, Supply Officer, fascimile (514) 496-3822 or by e-mail
at france.belisle@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.

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procurement.  Documents may be submitted in either official
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Bonaventure,  South-East Portal, 800 De la Gauchetiere Street
West, suite 7300, Montreal Quebec, H5A 1L6.
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.