CanadaBuys #2026-00625

Laundry and Garment Rental Services for CFIA Western Canada Facilities

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking competitive proposals for comprehensive laundry and garment rental services to support its operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. - Government Buyer: - Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) - Contact: Peter Vinh - Scope of Services: - Rental, laundering, delivery, pick-up, cleaning, preparation, and repair of protective garments and non-wearable items - Garments include long and short sleeve shirts, pants, lab coats, shop/work jackets, coats with reflective tape, coveralls (including insulated), parkas, freezer coats, Kevlar gloves, and towels - Floor mats of various sizes are also included - Services cover both CFIA-owned and rented garments, with provisions for cleaning and replacement costs - Quantities are substantial, e.g., up to 125,000 pants in Alberta, 85,000 lab coats in British Columbia, and thousands of other items per province - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Bidders may propose for one or more provinces - The procurement is conditionally set aside for Indigenous businesses under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB); if two or more Indigenous suppliers bid, the contract is reserved for them - Emphasis on hygienic cleaning, timely delivery, and minor repairs - Compliance with anti-forced labour provisions is mandatory - Potential future requirements for greenhouse gas emissions disclosure and reduction targets - No specific OEMs or product brands are named; the solicitation is open to all qualified service providers - Estimated contract value likely in the multi-million dollar range, given the scale and duration

Description

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency requires laundry and garment rental services for establishments in the western regions of Canada, including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Bidders may submit bids for any number of provinces from one to four. The contract duration is 24 months, starting from October 1, 2026, with a procurement method of competitive open bidding and selection based on the lowest price. The procurement is conditionally set aside under the federal government's Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB), and the contract is subject to multiple trade agreements.

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