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Provide Preparator Services for an artifact collection in the care of Parks Canada

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5P300-26-0064/AInternational

Submission Closed10/01/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Parks Canada is seeking professional preparator services to stabilize and prepare an artifact collection of approximately 400 items currently housed in two warehouse facilities in Quebec City. The primary objective is to ensure all items are protected and compliant with conservation, handling, and transport standards prior to their relocation to Gatineau. The scope of work includes on-site survey and triage, the design and fabrication of archival-grade packaging—such as 48 crates, 32 platforms, and approximately 76 stackable boxes—and the implementation of surface protection using inert materials. All work must adhere to Parks Canada and Canadian Conservation Institute guidelines, with a performance goal of zero unplanned damage. The contract period runs from the date of award through March 31, 2027, with key milestones including a September 2026 kick-off and a target for completing the primary work program by November 2026. Bidders must provide firm pricing for labor and a markup percentage for materials. Evaluation is based on a weighted scoring system focusing on the work plan, approach to fragile objects, and risk mitigation. Successful contractors must maintain at least 2 million dollars in insurance coverage and ensure personnel are capable of verbal and written communication in French. Bids must be submitted via fax or the designated email address by the closing date of October 1, 2026.

General Info

Parks Canada seeks professional preparator services to stabilize 400 artifacts for relocation by 2027.

Agency

Government of Canada → Parks Canada Agency

NAICS

488991 - Packing and Crating

Place of Performance

Canada, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

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PhaseClosed

PostedSep 15

Solicitation

Response DeadlineOct 1

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

10/01/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyGovernment of Canada → Parks Canada Agency

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyGovernment of Canada → Parks Canada Agency

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Bonnie KnottContracting Authority

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

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5P300-26-0064/A Provide Preparator Services for an artifact collection in the care of Parks Canada BIDS RECEIVED BY FAX AND EMAIL WILL BE ACCEPTED AS OFFICIAL. PARKS CANADA IS NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING BIDS VIA SAP ARIBA, YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR BID VIA FAX OR EMAIL AS INDICATED IN THE SOLICITATION DOCUMENT. BIDS RECEIVED IN-PERSON OR BY COURIER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The only acceptable email address for responses to the bid solicitation is contact@example.gov . Bids submitted by email directly to the Contracting Authority or to any email address other than contact@example.gov will not be accepted. The only acceptable facsimile for responses to bid solicitations is +1 (555) 000-0000 The maximum email file size that Parks Canada is capable of receiving is 15 megabytes. The Bidder is responsible for any failure attributable to the transmission or receipt of the emailed bid due to file size. The Bidder should be cognisant of the size of the email as a whole, and not only the attachments. Please take into consideration that some attachments, when sent, may be resized during the email transfer. If the email size is too large, the Bidder should send the bid in multiple emails properly labeled with the solicitation number, project name, and indicate how many emails are included (ex. 1 of 2). Emails with links to bid documents will not be accepted. Bid documents must be sent as email attachments. REQUIREMENT Parks Canada requires professional preparator services to stabilize a collection currently housed in two warehouse facilities in Québec City prior to its transport and relocation to Gatineau. Work performed will ensure items are protected and compliant with conservation, handling, and transport standards. PERIOD OF CONTRACT / DELIVERY DATE The period of the Contract is from date of Contract to March 31, 2027 inclusive. Site Visit. a. Optional Work Site Visit. Canada recommends that the Offeror attend the site visit. An optional site visit will be held at 442 ave des Cordillères on September 3, 2026 beginning at 9 am EDT, in Parks Canada Beauport Warehouse. b. Communication with Contracting Authority. To attend the site visit Offerors must communicate with the Contracting Authority no later than September 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST to confirm attendance and provide the name(s) of their representatives. Canada may request Offerors sign an attendance sheet. Offerors who do not attend will not be given an alternative appointment but they will not be precluded from submitting an offer. c. Clarifications or Changes. Canada will amend the solicitation of offers to reflect clarifications and changes resulting from the site visit. ENQUIRIES All enquiries of a technical and contractual nature are to be submitted to the Contracting Authority. Enquiries regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing and should be received no later than five (5) business days prior to the date set for solicitation closing to allow sufficient time to provide a response. Enquiries received after that time may result in an answer NOT being provided. INFORMATION National Parks Regulations require that all work is to be performed in accordance with the ordinances, laws, rules and regulations set out in the National Park Act. Bidders that consider themselves qualified to provide this Work and intend to submit bids on this project should obtain documents from the Government Electronic Tendering Service through the Government of Canada tendering service at http://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities. Addenda, when issued, will be available from the Government of Canada tendering service. Bidders that elect to base their bids on documents obtained from other sources do so at their own risk. Late submissions will not be considered. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. Parks Canada has made every effort to provide equivalent documents in both official languages, however, if you find any discrepancies between the English and French documents, please notify the contract officer listed in this opportunity as soon as possible so that we can rectify the situation.