Armoured Car Services in Pacific Region

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for armoured car services to support the secure collection, transportation, and banking of public funds across multiple Ports of Entry, airports, and government offices within the Pacific Region of British Columbia. The contract period runs from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with an option for a one-year extension exercisable by the government. The solicitation (PR256909 / 1000558974) requires bidders to submit their proposals electronically by March 12, 2026. The awarded contractor must provide services including pick-up, transport, real-time tracking, and timely deposit confirmation at specified CBSA locations such as Vancouver International Airport, Abbotsford-Huntingdon, and Aldergrove, among others. The contract emphasizes compliance with stringent service and quality standards, including the use of tamper-evident bags and same-day deliveries, as well as adherence to mandatory technical criteria. This procurement follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation model, where only submissions meeting all mandatory technical requirements will be considered for award and the contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced compliant offer. The contract delineates comprehensive clauses covering performance requirements, inspection, payment methods, insurance with specified coverage levels, audit rights, and anti-forced labour compliance. Notably, there are no security clearance requirements attached to this contract. Insurance mandates include commercial general liability and crime insurance, with policies issued by financially rated companies approved under Payments Canada. The contractor must ensure qualified personnel, observe site-specific security protocols, and maintain full records for seven years post contract completion to facilitate audits. The contract explicitly excludes contingency fees, lobbying payments, and any form of corruption or forced labour. Payment is handled electronically, and invoices must be submitted after services are rendered, with audit and access provisions included. The contract is managed administratively by the Contracting Authority located in Vancouver, Helen Bai, who serves as the primary contact for all procurement and contractual matters.