Divestment Services for SSC

Shared Services Canada is soliciting proposals under solicitation number R000196759 for Divestment Services to manage the effective disposal of Government of Canada IT assets. The scope of work includes the sanitization, refurbishing, destruction, recycling, transportation, and warehousing of various equipment, such as network cabinets, power distribution units, and Wi-Fi access points. The procurement aims to engage contractors with a national footprint capable of handling significant annual volumes of equipment across Canada. The contract is structured for an initial one-year term with four irrevocable one-year extension options, and the agency may award up to three contracts on an as-needed basis. The solicitation process has undergone multiple revisions and extensions, with the final closing date established for May 15, 2026. Evaluation of proposals is based on a weighted system consisting of 70 percent technical and 30 percent financial criteria, utilizing a pricing structure based on separate ceiling prices for various divestment categories. Bidders must adhere to the Code of Conduct for Procurement, comply with international trade agreements, and meet stringent security screening requirements, including the appointment of a Company Security Officer and adherence to the Contract Security Program for handling protected or classified assets.