CanadaBuys #W0106-26P004/A

Rental and Maintenance of Two 45-Ton Lowbed Trailers for Canadian Armed Forces

This opportunity is for the rental of two 45-ton lowbed trailers for the Department of National Defence (DND), Canada, to support the Canadian Armed Forces at Valcartier Support Base. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), 2nd Canadian Division, Transportation Company, Technical Services, Valcartier Support Base - Contract managed by Debbie Bergeron - Products/Services Requested: - Rental of two (2) 45-ton lowbed trailers (no drivers) - Deck length: 30-35 feet - Hydraulic gooseneck - Three axles - Capacity: 35-45 tons - Beacon light for oversized loads - Wide load signage (width and length) - Estimated usage: 10,000 km per month - Maintenance and repair services for the rented trailers - All labor, parts, tools, and transportation included - On-site service during regular hours - Urgent repairs within 1-2 business days; routine maintenance within 3-6 days - Replacement vehicle provided at no extra cost if breakdown occurs due to normal wear - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contract includes options for annual renewal, potentially extending up to five years - Total contract liability capped at $200,000 CAD (excluding taxes) - Compliance with Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and eligibility limited to Canadian suppliers or those from partner countries - Potential future requirements for greenhouse gas emissions reporting and carbon neutrality - No specific OEMs or part numbers are named in the solicitation - Selection based on lowest price through competitive open bidding

Description

This solicitation is for the rental of equipment from a private-sector company on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND), specifically the Transportation Company, Technical Services, Valcartier Support Base, 2nd Canadian Division. The contractor shall provide two 45-ton lowbed trailers without drivers, with specifications including a deck length between 30 and 35 feet, hydraulic gooseneck, three axles, capacity of 35 to 45 tons, beacon light for oversized loads, and wide load signage. The approximate usage is 10,000 km per month. The estimated contract period is 9 months.

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