CanadaBuys #2026-00137

CFIA Solicitation for Laundry Services – Rental, Cleaning, and Delivery of Protective Clothing in Quebec

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking competitive proposals for comprehensive laundry services to support approximately 600 employees across 31 sites in Quebec, including offices, laboratories, slaughterhouses, and processing plants. - Government Buyer: - Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) - Division of Procurement Policy and Contracts; Contracting and Procurement Policy Division (CPPS) - Key contact: Catherine Clairoux, Senior Procurement and Contracting Officer - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Rental, cleaning, delivery, and pickup of protective clothing and related items - Full garment lifecycle management, including hygienic cleaning, minor repairs, urgent service (within 36 hours), and inventory management - Protective clothing items include: - White and navy shirts (short/long sleeves, snap closures) - White and navy pants (zipper or elastic waist) - White, colored, and colored-collar lab coats (with/without knit cuffs, anti-static material) - White jackets, navy T-shirts, navy coveralls - White hand towels, bath towels, dishcloths - Optional cleaning for winter coats, cold room coats, raincoats, vests, bib overalls, and other specialty items - Weekly inventory and reporting by city and sector - Customer service support for inventory control and reporting - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with ecological packaging specifications - Potential participation in greenhouse gas emission reduction initiatives - Services must meet hygiene standards and provide detailed inventory and billing reports - Urgent cleaning services available within 36 hours - No security requirements for this procurement - Open competition governed by Canadian and international trade agreements - Contract Details: - Initial period from award to March 31, 2028 - Four additional one-year option periods available

Description

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking services for the rental, cleaning, delivery, and pickup of protective clothing and related items for approximately 600 employees across 31 sites in Quebec, including offices, laboratories, slaughterhouses, and processing establishments. The procurement will be conducted through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP). The initial contract period will last until March 31, 2028, with four additional one-year options available. The work will be performed in Quebec, Canada, and there are no security requirements associated with this procurement.

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