CanadaBuys #W0106-26P004/B

Lease of Two 45-Ton Lowbed Trailers with Maintenance for DND Valcartier

The Department of National Defence (DND), Government of Canada, is seeking to lease two 45-metric-ton lowbed (flatbed) trailers for the Transportation Company at Valcartier Support Base, Quebec. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND), Transportation Company, GS Technical Service, Valcartier Support Base, 2nd Canadian Division - Products/Services Requested: - Lease of two (2) 45-metric-ton lowbed trailers (hydraulic preferred, mechanical considered if no hydraulic bids) - Each trailer must have: - Deck length of 30-35 feet - Hydraulic gooseneck - Three axles - Capacity of 35-45 tons - Beacon light (gyrophare) and wide load signage - Approximate usage: 10,000 km per month - Delivery services for each trailer - Maintenance and repair services, including: - Preventive and corrective maintenance - Replacement vehicle provided at no extra cost during repairs - On-site service during regular business hours - Urgent repairs within 2-5 business days; routine maintenance within 7-14 days - Additional charges for mileage exceeding 10,000 km per month - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Trailers must be provided without drivers - Only Canadian suppliers or those from reciprocal trade partners are eligible - Compliance with Buy Canadian Policy - Potential future requirements for greenhouse gas emissions reporting and carbon neutrality - Contract includes multiple renewal options, allowing for up to four additional years and 3-month extensions - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Selection is based on a combination of technical merit and price

Description

This solicitation is for the lease of two (2) 45-metric-ton flatbed trailers (low-bed) from a private-sector company on behalf of the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The trailers are designated for use by the Transportation Company, GS Technical Service, Valcartier Support Base, 2nd Canadian Division. The contract duration is estimated to be 7 months, starting from August 17, 2026. The procurement method is competitive traditional, and the selection criteria is the highest combined rating of technical merit and price.

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