Snow removal services

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall Proposal Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: Solicitation No. EN449-131257/A

Snow Removal Services, Connaught Range and Primary Training Centre located at 35 Shirley Boulevard in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Requirement The Contractor must provide Snow Removal Service including all labour, material, equipment, supervision and transportation for Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), located at the Connaught Range and Primary Training Centre, 35 Shirley Boulevard, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The services must be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work attached to the Request for Proposal.

Period of Contract The period of any resulting Contract shall be for a period of ten (10) months. The estimated commencement date is January 1, 2013.

The Contractor grants to Canada the irrevocable option to extend the term of the Contract by up to four (4) ADDITIONAL CONSECUTIVE TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIODS, under the same conditions. The Contractor agrees that, during the extended period of the Contract, it will be paid in accordance with the applicable provisions as set out in the Basis of Payment.

Canada may exercise this option at any time by sending a written notice to the Contractor before the expiry date of the Contract. The option may only be exercised by the Contracting Authority, and will be evidenced, for administrative purposes only, through a contract amendment.

Security Requirement 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); (b) Industrial Security Manual (Latest Edition).

Mandatory Security Clearance It is a mandatory requirement of this Request for Proposal that the Contractor/Offeror, hold a valid security requirement of Designated Organization Screening (DOS), as specified in Part 7, Clause 7.3 "Security Requirement" of the Request for Proposal, at the time of bid closing in order for your bid to be considered responsive.

It is also a Mandatory requirement that all proposed cleaning personnel hold a valid RELIABILITY STATUS clearance at the time of bid closing in order for your bid to be considered responsive.

Mandatory Site Visit It is mandatory that the Bidder or a representative of the Bidder visit the work site. Arrangements have been made for site visit to be held on Thursday, November 22, 2012 at 10:00 AM, meeting at the main entrance of 31 Shirley Boulevard, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Bidders should communicate with the Contracting Authority no later than five (5) day(s) before the scheduled visit to confirm attendance and provide the names of the person(s) who will attend. Bidders will be required to sign an attendance form. Bidders who do not attend or send a representative will not be given an alternative appointment and their bids will be rejected as non-compliant. Any clarifications or changes to the bid solicitation resulting from the site visit will be included as an amendment to the bid solicitation. A maximum of two (2) representatives per bidder will be permitted to examine the sites.

Mandatory Requirements (1) Attendance at the Mandatory Site Visit (2) Security Clearance of RELIABILITY at bid closing, in accordance with Part 6, Security Requirements; (3) Contractor's qualification in accordance with Part 3, Section I: Technical Bid; and (4) Submission of a Firm Price/Rate in Canadian funds for all the items listed in Part 3, Section II: Financial Bid.

All enquiries are to be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority Heather Wilson at facsimile (819) 956-3600 or E-Mail: heather.wilson@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.