Request for Standing Offer for Snow Removal Services - AAFC, Beaverlodge Research Farm

OBJECTIVE:The Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Beaverlodge Research Farm at 720 Research Road, Beaverlodge, Alberta has a requirement for an Equipment Operator to provide labour, tools and equipment, transportation and supervision necessary for Snow Removal Services "as and when required".The Contractor will be required to provideClearing and removing snow from roadways and parking lots around the buildings on the farm; Sanding roads and parking lots; Regular Service, ″as required″ prior to 07:30 am throughout the weekdays; and On Call Service, ″when requested″ by AAFC.BACKGROUND: The Beaverlodge Research Farm is located approximately one mile east of the Town of Beaverlodge and serves as a sub-station to the Lacombe Research Centre. The Research Farm operates on a five day basis from 0800 to 1630 hrs, although some experiments are conducted around the clock over extended periods of time.Snowfall in northern Alberta is extremely heavy and very unpredictable. AAFC requires a Standing offer for Snow Removal services to keep the roadways/ lots at this facility accessible and safe for staff and the public.SERVICES:The services required are detailed in the RFSO document, Appendix B. Canada intends to complete the rating of submissions received and award a Standing Offer as soon as possible after closing. This will be a Standing Offer for One (1) year, with an Option to extend for up to Two (2), additional One (1) year options.OPTIONAL SITE VISIT:Bidders have the option to view the site prior to October 29, 2015 by pre-arranging an appointment with the Facility Manager.* Firms intending to submit bids on this project should obtain bid documents through the GETS service provider at http://Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders . Firms that obtain bid documents from a source other than the official site run the risk of not receiving a complete package.