Grounds Maintenance

The Public Health Agency of Canada is seeking a contractor to deliver comprehensive grounds maintenance services at the Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal Health and the JC Wilt Infectious Diseases Research Centre in Winnipeg, covering a total area of approximately 54,864 square meters. The scope includes routine scheduled services such as weekly lawn mowing and edging, shrub and tree pruning, flower bed cultivation with installation of about 1,250 annual plants, weed and pest control, seasonal fertilization, spring and fall cleanups, and winter preparation activities including leaf removal and protective covering. Additionally, the contractor must respond to task-based requests such as emergency repairs, parking line painting, landscaping restoration, and lawn repairs as needed. All work must comply with federal, provincial, and municipal regulations, the Canada Labour Code, WHMIS standards for hazardous materials, and manufacturer guidelines for chemical applications. The contract is fixed-term, running from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2029, with an option for up to three additional one-year extensions. A valid Facility Security Clearance at the SECRET level is mandatory for the contractor and must be maintained throughout the contract period, along with submission of a completed AFR form. The contractor must employ at least two qualified groundskeeping personnel and hold a valid Manitoba Pesticide Applicator’s or Commercial Applicator’s License. Previous experience is required, specifically two completed projects in Manitoba within the last four years, each involving four consecutive summer seasons of maintenance over at least 40,000 square meters. Technical submissions must demonstrate compliance with mandatory requirements before being eligible for price evaluation, which will be awarded on a lowest evaluated price basis among compliant offers. All invoices must be submitted electronically to a designated email for payment processing within 30 days of receipt in acceptable form. The contractor is responsible for maintaining accurate inspection records, ensuring confidentiality of all government-provided information, certifying that labor is free of forced or child labor, avoiding conflicts of interest, and adhering to the Canada Procurement Code of Conduct. Materials must be stored and labeled per manufacturer instructions and WHMIS regulations, and all work is subject to government inspection and acceptance without relieving the contractor of responsibility for defects. The contract is governed by Manitoba law, with records retained for seven years after final payment, and termination may occur for convenience or default under clearly defined conditions.