6506-26-NO01 - Location de souffleuse à neige, véhicule d'accompagnement et véhicule atténuateur d'impact, avec opérateur et surveillant, pour diverses routes. (Bas-Saint-Laurent-Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine)

The contract mandates the rental of snow blowers, accompanied vehicles, and impact-attenuating vehicles securely mounted on support vehicles, along with the provision of trained operators and supervisors for snow removal operations on Route 132, Route 298, Autoroute 20, and Chemin du Mont-Comi across multiple municipalities and regional counties in the Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, and Îles-de-la-Madeleine regions. Only bidders with a physical establishment in Quebec or within territories covered by applicable agreements are eligible to submit proposals. All services must be performed on-site in the designated areas, with full accountability for operational readiness and safety compliance throughout winter conditions. The contract is issued by the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable under the Government of Canada's procurement framework and is open to qualified respondents who meet jurisdictional and logistical requirements. Bids must be submitted before June 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., with inquiries regarding administrative matters directed to the submissions reception desk at 418 644-8848, and technical questions concerning specifications, drawings, and schedules to the official email provided in the SEAO summary. The primary point of contact for the contract is the Bas-Saint-Laurent-Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine Directorate, reachable via email at Contrats_Bas-St-Laurent-Gaspesie-IDLM@transports.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418 727 3675. This solicitation falls under federal procurement procedures, and interested parties must ensure full adherence to geographic eligibility, equipment standards, personnel qualifications, and performance obligations tied to the public safety mission of maintaining critical roadways during winter periods.