Snow Removal - St. Hyacinthe Laboratory

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is soliciting offers for snow removal services at its laboratory located at 3400 Casavant Blvd. West in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec. This firm all-inclusive price contract is scheduled for an initial performance period from November 1, 2026, to May 30, 2027, with an option to extend for up to four additional one-year periods. The scope of work includes clearing snow from parking lots, sidewalks, and emergency exits whenever accumulation reaches 5 cm, installing and removing entrance markers, and performing abrasive sweeping between May 1 and 15. Contractors must ensure snow removal is completed by 7 a.m. for overnight accumulations and respond to service calls within one hour. The contract will be awarded to the compliant offer with the lowest evaluated price. To be compliant, bidders must demonstrate at least 24 months of commercial or industrial snow and ice removal experience within the last 72 months. The solicitation is open to all, but it is set aside for Aboriginal businesses if two or more such businesses submit bids. Key requirements include participating in pre- and post-season site inspections, maintaining a spill response kit, and ensuring all vehicles have provincial-standard alarms and reversing lights. Proposals must be submitted electronically by September 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET, and must include a technical proposal, a financial proposal, and the required Offeror Declaration and Canadian Content certifications.