CanadaBuys #W0106-26L003/A

Catering Services for Ceremonial Guard Band at the Citadel of Quebec

The Department of National Defence (DND) Canada is seeking a private sector provider for catering services to support the Ceremonial Guard Band at the Citadel of Quebec. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), Contracting Authority - Contracting office located at 188 Rue Décary, Courcelette, Quebec - Services Requested: - Daily catering service for approximately 20 band members - Three meals per day: breakfasts, lunches (hot and cold boxes), and suppers - Meals must be delivered to the Citadel of Quebec (Building QC-17, 1 Côte de la Citadelle) - Approximately 40% of meals must be vegetarian - Provision of biodegradable disposable utensils - Delivery, on-site food distribution validation, and compliance with food safety and vehicle cleanliness standards - Products/Line Items: - Breakfasts: eggs, meats, hash browns, pastries, yogurt, cereals, fruit, beverages - Lunches (hot meal boxes): soup, main dishes (e.g., shepherd's pie, chicken, lasagna), sides, desserts, beverages - Hot meals with service: main courses (e.g., skewers, ham, fish, vegetarian options), sides, desserts, beverages - Cold lunch boxes: salads, sandwiches, poke bowls, fruit, cheese, pastries, juices - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Meals must meet detailed menu specifications - 40% vegetarian meal requirement - Use of biodegradable utensils - Compliance with Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and government procurement standards - Option for a one-year contract extension - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service procurement - Place of performance and delivery is the Citadel of Quebec, with contracting managed from DND offices in Quebec

Description

This solicitation is for catering services to provide three meals daily for approximately 20 members of the musical band ceremonial guards at the Citadel of Quebec, under the Department of National Defence. The contract duration is estimated at 3 months, starting around May 19, 2026. The procurement method is competitive open bidding with selection based on the lowest price. The service is to be delivered in the Quebec region.

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