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Snow Removal and De-Icing Services for AAFC Kentville Research and Development Centre

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking a contractor for comprehensive snow removal and de-icing services at the Kentville Research and Development Centre (KRDC) in Nova Scotia. - Government Buyer: - Agency: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) - Sub-agency: Kentville Research and Development Centre - Office: Eastern Services Center (ESC) - Services Requested: - Snow removal and de-icing for all vehicular and pedestrian areas - Scheduled and on-demand services during evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and as requested by the Project Authority - Contractor must supply machinery (front-end loaders with snowplow blades, salt spreaders, snow shovels), qualified operators, and products (biodegradable salt for asphalt, non-salt chemical de-icers for cement) - Hourly rates for on-demand heavy equipment, light equipment, and manual labor - Products Requested: - Biodegradable salt for asphalt surfaces - Non-salt chemical de-icers for cement surfaces - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Maximum annual payment of $5,000 for on-demand services - Compliance with environmental and carbon neutrality objectives - Optional site visit for bidders - Firm price for regular services, hourly rates for on-demand work - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; contractor must provide all equipment and materials. - Contract Duration: - Initial term: 12 months - Two optional two-year extensions, for a potential total of 5 years - Trade agreements apply, and competitive bidding is open.

Description

This solicitation is for snow removal and de-icing services at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Kentville Research and Development Centre (KRDC). The contractor is required to ensure all vehicular and pedestrian traffic areas remain safe, accessible, and free of snow and ice during the contract period. Services include snow removal and de-icing during the non-busy occupational period of the KRDC as well as on-demand services as required by the Project Authority. The contract duration is 12 months starting from November 1, 2026.

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