Snow Removal & Ice Control

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: To provide Snow Removal Service including all labour, material, equipment, supervision and transportation in accordance with the Statement of Work attached at Annex A, for Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) at BIO Dartmouth, MCTS Shannon Hill and Coast Guard Hanger, Shearwater, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Scope of work under this Contract includes, but must not be limited to, the provisions of all labour, supervision, materials and equipment necessary to provide snow removal and ice control to complete the work in accordance with the plans and specifications and general conditions. Remove snow and ice, supply and spread salt, a mixture of sand and salt, or ice melt to prevent slippery conditions on all roads, driveways, sidewalks, walkways, parking areas, trucking/loading areas, vehicle entrances and exits, road valves, catch basins, valve boxes, storm sewers, manholes, door entrances, and exits. All pathways and areas around fire hydrants must be kept clear and accessible. Period of contract - The period of any resulting Contract will be for a period of two (2) years (estimated commencement date November 15, 2015), with Canada retaining an irrevocable option to extend the contract for a period of two additional consecutive twelve (12) month periods. 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 October 15, 2015. The site visit will begin at 10:00 am. A maximum of two (2) representatives per bidder will be permitted to examine the sites. The following security requirement (SRCL and related clauses) applies and form part of the Contract. 1. The Contractor/Offeror must, at all times during the performance of the Contract/Standing Offer, 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/Offeror 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/Offeror must comply with the provisions of the: (a) Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex C; (b) Industrial Security Manual (Latest Edition). Consult the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate (CISD) Website for more information. Http://ssi-iss.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/index-eng.html

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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

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