Request for Standing Offer (RFSO) for Refrigeration Services, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Brandon Research Centre

OBJECTIVE: The Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Brandon Research Centre at 2701 Grand Valley Road, Brandon, Manitoba has a requirement for a company to provide a Journeyman Refrigeration Mechanic to provide labour, parts and material, tools and equipment, transportation and supervision for the provision of Refrigeration Services on an "as and when required" basis.

BACKGROUND: The Brandon Research Centre (BRC) is one of many AAFC Research Centres across the country. The BRC consists of a number of multipurpose buildings which facilitate a number of Research Programs for AAFC. The Research Centre operates on a five day basis, Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:30 hours, although some experiments are conducted around the clock over extended periods of time.

SERVICES REQUIRED: The types of services required include but are not limited to: - routine maintenance such as operation temperature and pressure checks; - emergency services (for identified deficiencies or breakdown of equipment); - repairs such as equipment leaks, malfunctions, etc. - inspections including scheduled leak testing and; - decommission and or/installation of refrigeration systems.

OPTIONAL SITE VISIT: Vendor's have the option to view the site prior to November 20, 2014. If requesting a site visit, vendor's should contact the Facility Manager to pre-arrange an appointment.

A description of services are detailed in the RFSO document attached, Appendix B. AAFC anticipates to award a Standing Offer for February 1, 2015 for One (1) year, with an Option to Extend for Two (2) additional One (1) year periods.