Opportunity
CanadaBuys #WSC-2627-082
AAFC Solicitation for Heavy Duty Mechanic Services at Lacombe Research and Development Centre
Posted
July 24, 2026
Respond By
August 24, 2026
Identifier
WSC-2627-082
NAICS
811310
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking a contractor to provide Heavy Duty Mechanic Services for its Lacombe Research and Development Centre in Alberta. - Government Buyer: - Agency: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) - Sub-agency: Lacombe Research and Development Centre - Office: Western Service Centre / Procurement Specialist - Services Requested: - On-demand maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of heavy duty farm equipment, off-road vehicles, and generators - Emergency on-site service within 2 hours when required - Use of certified/licensed journeyperson mechanics - Shop must be located within 5 km of the Lacombe Centre - Commercial vehicle inspections and urgent after-hours repairs - Use of OEM parts when available - 90-day warranty on parts and labor - Products/Line Items: - Labor for heavy machinery mechanic (normal and after-hours) - Materials and replacement parts (at cost plus markup) - Workshop supply fees (up to $75 per task) - Environmental and disposal fees - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must be a Canadian supplier - Compliance with Canadian procurement policies - Potential greenhouse gas emissions reporting - Electronic bid submission via CPC Connect - Contract replaces previous solicitation (WSC-2526-193) - No specific OEMs or part numbers are named, but OEM parts are required when available.
Description
The Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Lacombe Research and Development Centre, is seeking a contractor to provide Heavy Duty Mechanic Services on an as-needed basis. The contract duration is 12 months with an option to extend for an additional year, starting approximately July 1, 2026. This solicitation is a reissue that cancels and supersedes a previous solicitation. Bids will be evaluated on technical and financial criteria, and the lowest responsive bid meeting all criteria will be recommended for award. The procurement is open only to Canadian suppliers and applicable trading partners.