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Comprehensive Snow Removal Services for Old Port of Montreal Grounds and Facilities

The Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc. and Société du Vieux-Port de Montréal Inc. are seeking specialized firms to provide comprehensive snow removal services for the entire Old Port of Montreal grounds, including the Montreal Science Centre.
- Government Buyer:
- Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc. (federal Crown corporation)
- Société du Vieux-Port de Montréal Inc. (Quebec state agency)
- Scope of Services:
- Recurring and on-demand snow removal across all sectors (West, Centre, East) and specific zones (e.g., March des Cluses, Science Centre, Clock Tower)
- Clearing of roadways, sidewalks, thoroughfares, and promenades
- Slush and glaze ice removal, snow relocation, and hauling to designated or external sites
- Spreading of gravel, salt, and de-icer as needed
- 24/7 service during snow events, with strict adherence to priority levels and deadlines
- Product/Service Details:
- No specific OEMs or product part numbers are named; the requirement is for service provision, not product supply
- Quantities for recurring services are specified in square meters for each zone (e.g., Science Centre Ground Floor: 22,494.9 m²)
- On-demand services are billed hourly and include labor, equipment, and materials
- Notable Requirements:
- Contractor must provide all personnel, specialized and temporary equipment, and materials
- Compliance with federal and provincial safety, environmental, and operational standards
- Mandatory insurance coverage and annual price adjustments based on Quebec's Consumer Price Index (CPI), capped at 3%
- No reimbursable expenses; all costs must be included in fixed annual or hourly fees
- Services must be continuous during snow events and may require transport of excess snow off-site if on-site capacity is exceeded
- Contract Structure:
- Base period of approximately 36 months (three winter seasons), with options for two additional one-year extensions
- Annual service period typically from November 1 (or first snowfall) to April 15
- Competitive Landscape:
- Open to competitive bidding; governed by trade agreements (CFTA, CETA, CPTPP)
- No named OEMs, but vendors must demonstrate experience and capacity for large-scale municipal or institutional snow removal

Description

The Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc. is seeking proposals from specialized firms to provide snow removal services across its entire grounds in Montreal, Quebec. The services include labor, specialized equipment, and temporary equipment for snow and slush removal, clearing roadways, sidewalks, and thoroughfares, relocating snow, and spreading gravel, salt, and de-icer. The grounds are divided into three sectors: West, Centre, and East, with recurring and on-demand services specified. The contract duration is 36 months with options for two additional one-year extensions.

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