Opportunity
CanadaBuys #WSC-2025-2026-198
Comprehensive Janitorial Services for AAFC Agassiz Research and Development Centre
Posted
July 07, 2026
Respond By
August 11, 2026
Identifier
WSC-2025-2026-198
NAICS
561720
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive janitorial services at the Agassiz Research and Development Centre in British Columbia. - Government Buyer: - Agency: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) - Sub-agency: Operational Centre for Procurement Services, Procurement and Material Management, Western Service Centre - Office: Western Service Centre, Regina, SK - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named, as this is a service-based contract - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive janitorial and cleaning services for multiple buildings (Carpentry Shop, Field Crew Building, Mechanics Shop, Picnic House, Barn, Main Building) - Services include daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual cleaning tasks - Contractor must supply all consumables and cleaning equipment - Cleaning scope covers washrooms, labs, offices, meeting rooms, lunchrooms, elevators, and more, totaling approximately 3,399 m2 - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Mandatory site visit prior to bidding - All personnel must hold valid RELIABILITY STATUS security clearance - Contractor must comply with environmental and safety standards - Work hours are specified: weekdays 16:00-22:00, weekends 16:00 Friday to 22:00 Sunday - Open only to Canadian suppliers and applicable trading partners - Evaluation based on technical compliance and lowest aggregate price - Possible one-month transition period at contract end for continuity
Description
The Department of Agriculture and Agri Food Canada (AAFC), Agassiz Research and Development Centre in British Columbia, requires a contractor to provide janitorial services. The contract is for one year with an option to extend for up to four additional one-year periods, starting October 1, 2026. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 21, 2026. The solicitation is open to Canadian suppliers and applicable trading partners, with offers evaluated on technical and financial criteria.