Tractor-Trailer rental

The Department of National Defence, through the Transport Company, SG Technical Services at Valcartier Support Base, 2nd Canadian Division, is seeking to rent one tractor-trailer with a sleeper compartment and without a driver for a firm period of two years, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028, with the option to extend the contract for two additional one-year periods. The equipment must meet stringent technical specifications including a minimum towing capacity of 50 metric tons and a maximum of 70 metric tons, a 565 horsepower engine, front and rear axle capacities of at least 20,000 lbs and 46,000 lbs respectively, an 18-speed manual or automatic transmission, a sleeper depth between 52 and 58 inches, a fifth-wheel height between 7.6 and 8 inches, a differential ratio of 4.10, and mandatory features such as full locking differentials, off-road tires, a cabin guard, a strobe light, side storage compartments, a chain rack, manual trailer brake control, and a fender on the first axle only. Prohibited features include side skirts and aerodynamic kits on the cab. All equipment must be delivered to locations designated by Canada, packaged to industry standards with a packing slip attached, and the contractor is responsible for all rigging, drayage, and associated costs included in the firm unit price. The total contract value is capped at $200,000, exclusive of applicable taxes, and payment will be issued within 30 days of receipt of a compliant invoice that includes all required details such as contract number, financial codes, itemized expenditures, and tax documentation. The contractor must comply with Canada’s Code of Conduct for Procurement, the Conflict of Interest Act, the Lobbying Act, and other applicable federal and Quebec provincial laws, and is required to certify that no contingency fees have been paid and that it is not subject to international sanctions or forced labor restrictions. Technical compliance is evaluated through mandatory pass/fail criteria; failure to meet even one requirement renders an offer non-compliant. The award will be made to the lowest-priced offer that satisfies all technical specifications. Invoicing must be supported by receipts and vouchers and submitted to the Contracting Authority at Valcartier Support Base, with payment processed via direct deposit or check. The contractor must maintain complete and accurate financial and operational records in machine-readable formats for audit and