The Collection, Removal and Disposal of Garbage, Recycling and Organics at the Institute of Ocean Sciences (IOS), Sidney, BC

GENERAL REQUIREMENTThis requirement includes the rental and dumping of:1. Garbage, Recycling and Organics containers. Location, types and frequency of pickups are specified in the chart below and aerial photo attached.2. The rental of one 30y roll-off container for wood waste and one 30y roll-off container for industrial waste require pickup and return on an as and when required basis.SCOPE OF WORK The Contractor shall ensure that the garbage, wastepaper, wood/crating, building and recyclable materials and organics will be disposed of completely or recycled in such a manner that the Crown is relieved of all further responsibility for such disposal. Any paper, liquid, dry debris, etc., spilled during the emptying of container shall be picked up to be disposed of immediately and completely. Containers are subject to the approval of Fisheries and Oceans, Institute of Ocean Sciences, Facility Manager. The Contractor shall maintain at each specified location the container stipulated below consisting of lid covered containers and empty the same at the frequencies stipulated. Following disposal, containers shall be placed in the same locations with lids closed.Mandatory Site VisitMandatory Site Visit will be held on August 3, 2022 at 10:00am local time at the Institute of Ocean Sciences (IOS), 9860 West Saanich Road, Sidney, BC. It is a requirement for all persons wishing to submit a bid on this project to attend this meeting at the site to familiarize themselves fully with the scope of work and the tendering requirements. The Bidder’s representative must sign an attendance list and attend the entire site visit, to have their bid submission considered responsive.Bidders must communicate with the Contracting Officer no later than August 2, 2022 to confirm attendance and provide the following information:Business nameBusiness addressBusiness phone numberBidder’s representative name(s), with email address and phone numberBidders who do not attend the site visit or do not send a representative will not be given an alternative appointment. Any clarifications or changes to the bid solicitation resulting from the site visit will be included as an amendment to the bid solicitation.