Loaders Rental

The Department of National Defence is seeking to lease two medium-class wheel loaders for sand handling operations at CFB Valcartier in Quebec, with the contract period running from July 6 to October 28, 2026. The equipment must meet strict technical specifications, including a minimum 2m³ bucket capacity, a tipping load capacity of at least 12,000 kg, an operating payload of 6,000 kg, Z-bar lift arms with a height between 3.0m and 3.5m, and a ROPS-certified, fully enclosed, air-conditioned, soundproof, pressurized, and weatherproof cab with heating, ventilation, defrosting, and a seatbelt compliant with SAE J386. Additional mandatory features include a hydraulic quick coupler, automatic suspension system, vandalism protection on engine covers and fill caps, and a permanently mounted slow-moving vehicle sign. All equipment must be delivered no later than July 6, 2026, at 09:00, and maintenance services must be performed on-site at DND property during standard business hours Monday to Friday, with urgent repairs required within four hours and routine maintenance within 48 hours. A 24/7 service contact must be available throughout the contract term. The solicitation, identified as W0106-26P010, is structured as a firm price contract in Canadian dollars, with delivery and customs duties included but applicable taxes excluded. Offers must be submitted in three distinct sections—technical, financial, and mandatory forms—and must remain valid for at least 60 days after the close of the solicitation on July 2, 2026. The award will be made to the lowest-priced compliant offer based on mandatory pass/fail criteria, including compliance with technical requirements designated as "must" or "mandatory," adherence to the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy, and accurate completion of the Offeror Declaration Form. Contractors are responsible for determining their own insurance needs, which do not reduce their liability under the contract. Payment is triggered upon successful completion and acceptance of the work, following submission of a detailed invoice containing all required financial and contractual information. Contractors must maintain complete financial and operational records accessible for audit during normal business hours and are subject to termination for default if false certifications are discovered post-award. The contract incorporates international sanctions compliance, anti-forced labor requirements, reciprocal procurement rules, and proactive disclosure obligations regarding former public servants