SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL - Quebec Research and Development Center

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) Quebec Research and Development Centre must remain accessible 24 hours a day during the winter months.

The Quebec Research and Development Centre (AAFC-AAC) requires snow removal and salt spreading from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays and 24 hours per day on weekends and holidays. The Research and Development Centre is open 5 days per week from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., although some

agriculture research is conducted around the clock over extended periods of time.

The services covered under these specifications include, but are not limited to, the following:

a) Clearing of the areas shown on the drawings included in Annex B - Site Plan in the Request for Proposal

b) At the request of a Departmental Representative, the Contractor must transport this snow to a

snow dump.

c) Removal of ice from the surfaces

d) Performance of emergency or “as and when required” services within 2 hours of being notified by the Departmental Representative

A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

• None