Laundry Services

Canada is seeking qualified providers to deliver comprehensive commercial laundry services to the Immigration Holding Centre in Laval, Quebec, under solicitation PR265548, with proposals due by August 20, 2026. The contract requires the consistent processing of up to 15,600 kilograms of detainee linens annually, including bed sheets, blankets, towels, and face cloths, under strict hygiene and safety standards mandated by the National Detention Standards. Services must be delivered 24/7, with all linens requiring thermal disinfection at 71–80°C, full drying using commercial equipment, and proper packaging to preserve cleanliness. Damaged items must be segregated and clearly labeled. The work is evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, where offers must meet all mandatory technical criteria before price competitiveness determines award. Contract performance is subject to government inspection at the delivery site, with rejection and cure rights retained by Canada. The initial contract term runs through August 31, 2027, with an option for up to four one-year extensions, each requiring 30 days’ written notice from the government. Payment is made via direct deposit upon electronic invoice submission to vendors-fournisseurs@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca, and contractors must maintain accurate financial records for audit purposes. All contractors must comply with strict ethics provisions, including prohibitions on bribes, conflicts of interest, and forced labor, and must be eligible Canadian suppliers with a valid Business Number. No security clearances are required, but personnel must hold all necessary credentials, and subcontractors must adhere to all prime contract obligations. Offerors must submit a technical proposal, financial proposal, and mandatory annexes including the Offer Submission Form and Offeror Declaration Form, with no page limits specified but a requirement for conciseness and completeness. The contracting authority is Frances Vieira of the Canada Border Services Agency, and all communication must be conducted electronically through designated channels.