Property Management Services – AAFC Kamloops

DESCRIPTION:

To contract for the provision of property management services for the Kamloops Research Station. Services to be provided will include legislative maintenance, security inspections, routine repairs to building systems, snow removal and yard/field maintenance. The selected contractor will be required to provide core service and other services “as and when requested” to ensure the assets on site are properly maintained and protected.

The contract period will be from May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026 with an irrevocable option to extend it for up to four additional one-year periods.

Optional Site Visit

It is recommended that the Bidder or a representative of the Bidder visit the work site. Arrangements have been made for the site visit to be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (PST).

Location: Kamloops Research Station

3015 Ord Road, Kamloops, BC

Bidders are requested to communicate with the Site Authority no later than March 7, 2025 to confirm attendance and provide the name(s) of the person(s) who will attend. To confirm your attendance, please contact:

Jesse Holmberg, Facility Manager, Phone: (250) 770-0783 or
aafc.surdcfacilities-installationsbatimentscrdsu.aac@agr.gc.ca

Basis of Selection: Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price (all criteria)

Bids will be assessed in accordance with the entire requirement of the bid solicitation including the technical and financial evaluation criteria. The bid solicitation contains mandatory and point-rated technical evaluation criteria.

Canada will make its selection based on the compliant offer with the highest combined rating of technical merit and price for award

SOLICITATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO AAFC AT:

This bid solicitation allows bidders to use the CPC Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation to transmit their bid electronically. Bidders must refer to Part 4 entitled Offer Submission of the bid solicitation, for further information.

Refer to the attached solicitation documents to obtain further information.

Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

PROCURING OFFICE:

Melissa Smith, Contracting Specialist

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Western Service Centre

300 – 2010 12th Avenue

Regina, SK S4P 0M3

Telephone: 306-515-4796

E-mail address: melissa.smith3@agr.gc.ca

AAFC has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in AAFC procurement activities as outlined in this solicitation.

Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/solicitation-opportunities . Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, bid solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party.

Indigenous Procurement:

The federal Indigenous Business Directory (IBD) is an online resource for all levels of government and the private sector to identify Indigenous business capacity. Having a business profile in the IBD will increase your company’s visibility and may provide additional business. A profile in the IBD can also allow you to compete for federal government contracts that are set-aside for Indigenous businesses through the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Businesses. For more information and to review eligibility criteria and register, visit: www.canada.ca/indigenousbusinessdirectory .

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