Grounds Maintenance Services in Canberra, Australia

Requirement Global Affairs Canada (GAC) has a requirement for grounds maintenance and landscaping services to be performed at the High Commission of Canada in Canberra, Australia to include the Chancery, covering 10,700 square meters, and the Official Residence, covering 3,500 square meters. The service area includes external building areas, entrance ways/gates, lawns, flowerbeds, and hedges, driveways, parking and paved areas. The scope of work requires a range of services of various frequencies (e.g. daily, weekly, monthly, annually) including grounds cleaning, raking, sweeping, removal/disposal of debris, weeding, mowing lawns, hedge trimming, pruning, treatment of insect/fungal infestations, sprinkler system maintenance, fertilizer/pesticide application, light gardening (cultivating/planting) and managing of health and safety hazards (e.g. slip, fall, material handling/storage). The Contractor will provide for all labour, supervision, tools, equipment, materials, supplies, training, uniforms, transportation and storage. Proposed Period of Contract The contract will be for an initial period of two (2) years with the award date tentatively set for August 1, 2016. The contract includes three option periods of one year each. Security Requirements The solicitation contains a security requirement. The successful bidder, its proposed resources and/or subcontractors who require security clearance will be sponsored by the department to obtain the required clearances prior to contract award. Basis of Selection The responsive bid with the lowest evaluated price will be recommended for award of contract. Mandatory Site Visit It is mandatory that the Bidder or a representative of the Bidder visit the work site. Arrangements have been made for a site visit to be held on {DATE TO BE DETERMINED} at 10:00a.m. local time at the High Commission of Canada, Canberra, Australia. Bidders must communicate with the Contracting Authority no later than one (1) working day before the scheduled visit to confirm attendance and provide the names of the person(s) who will attend. 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. Distribution of Solicitation Documents GETS is not responsible for the distribution of the solicitation documents. To obtain solicitation documents, please send your request electronically to: nathaniel.lyon@international.gc.ca The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.