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Comprehensive Grounds Maintenance Services for PHAC Winnipeg Research Facilities

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services at two Winnipeg research facilities. - Government Buyer: - Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Health Canada - Contracting Authority: Sayed Elias Abedi - Facilities: Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal Health (CSCHAH) and JC Wilt Infectious Diseases Research Centre (JCWIDRC) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named; procurement is for services and materials typically sourced from multiple horticultural and landscaping suppliers. - Products/Services Requested: - Grounds maintenance services for approximately 54,864 m² across both sites - Lawn care, mowing, fertilization, and pest control - Tree and shrub maintenance, pruning, and replanting - Flower bed and planter maintenance, including supply and installation of ~1,250 annual plants - Sweeping of entrances, parking lots, and access areas - Seasonal cleanups and restoration of damaged green spaces - Emergency repairs, on-demand landscaping, and parking line painting - Supply of miscellaneous items and materials (charged at cost plus markup) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide licensed and qualified personnel, including those with pesticide applicator permits - Security clearance and insurance are required - Contractor must demonstrate prior experience in similar grounds maintenance projects - Compliance with environmental goals, including support for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 - Materials and plants must be supplied at cost plus a profit margin, not exceeding manufacturer's suggested retail price - Services include both scheduled (monthly) and on-demand (as-needed) tasks - Contract Details: - Initial period of 24 months, with up to three additional one-year extension options - Services cover both regular maintenance and as-needed/emergency work

Description

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services at the Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal Health (CSCHAH) and the JC Wilt Infectious Diseases Research Centre (JCWIDRC) in Winnipeg. Services include lawn care, flower bed and planter maintenance, tree and shrub upkeep, sweeping of entrances, parking lots, and access areas, as well as emergency repairs, parking line painting, landscaping restoration, and lawn repairs. The contractor will maintain approximately 43,500 m² at CSCHAH and 11,364 m² at JCWIDRC. The contract duration is 24 months starting approximately April 1, 2027, with a possibility of extension for an additional three years.

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