CanadaBuys #1000263247A

Passenger Transportation Services for FNIHB Employees in Northern Manitoba

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is seeking a contractor to provide passenger transportation services for First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB) employees in Northern Manitoba. - Government Buyer: - Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), First Nations Inuit and Health Branch - Contracting office located at 10 Wellington Street, Gatineau, Quebec - Services Requested: - Passenger transportation between Thompson Airport, Split Lake Nursing Station, and Thompson General Hospital - Includes scheduled (3 return trips weekly), unscheduled (approx. 1 per week), and emergency trips (approx. 1 per month, 24/7 availability) - Vehicles must be SUVs or vans, accommodate 1-3 passengers, and meet Manitoba licensing and insurance requirements - Drivers must hold valid Manitoba Class 4 licenses and provide professional, courteous service - Contractor must maintain vehicles and provide monthly reporting - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on reliability and responsiveness, especially for emergency and short-notice trips - At least two vehicles required for simultaneous Monday trips - Contract is conditionally set aside for Indigenous businesses under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB) - No security requirements - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a service-based procurement

Description

This solicitation is issued by the Department of Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) for passenger transportation services from Thompson Airport to Split Lake First Nations in Northern Manitoba. The services include scheduled, unscheduled, and emergency trips primarily for First Nations Inuit and Health Branch nurses and employees. The contract duration is 36 months with two additional one-year options. The procurement method is competitive open bidding with selection based on the lowest price. The procurement is conditionally set aside for Indigenous businesses under the federal government's Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB).

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