ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING BCIT COLLEGE

The Department of National Defence is seeking accommodation services for 68 Canadian Armed Forces personnel enrolled in the first semester of AME-E courses at BCIT College, beginning in August 2026. The contract requires the provision of fully furnished, secure student housing on or within 35 kilometers of BCIT’s campuses in Burnaby and Richmond, British Columbia, with a detailed schedule covering two cohorts: 34 students from August 1 to November 28, 2026, and another 34 from August 22 to December 19, 2026. Each room must include a private, lockable three-piece bathroom, a closet, dresser, desk, and chair; sofa beds or cots are prohibited. Accommodations must feature individual key or fob access, air conditioning and heating with temperature control, Wi-Fi in each room, an individual study area, and onsite laundry facilities with at least two washers and two dryers. The contract is a fixed-price agreement with no security requirements, and payment will be made upon submission of compliant invoices for completed deliveries, with undisputed amounts due within 30 days. The total contract value, including pricing for each of the two line items, will be determined at award. All offers must meet mandatory technical criteria related to room specifications, location, and availability dates, with non-compliance resulting in automatic disqualification. The contract is governed by Canadian federal acquisition regulations, with the Government of Canada retaining the right to inspect and accept all work, and to require correction or replacement at no additional cost if requirements are not met. The contractor must warrant that all accommodations are new and conform to specifications for a period of at least 12 months. Invoicing must include detailed supporting documentation such as receipts and vouchers for all direct and living expenses, and must be submitted via email to the designated contracting authority. Payment may be processed through direct deposit, credit card, EDI, or wire transfer, with LVTS available for amounts exceeding $25 million. Contractors must comply with Canada’s Code of Conduct for Procurement, employment equity requirements, and the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy, and must certify that no forced labor was used in providing services. Offers must be submitted electronically or through approved postal services to the 2 CAD Contracts Bid Receiving Unit by the deadline of July 31, 2026, and must remain valid for at least 60 days after submission. The award will be based solely on the lowest evaluated