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Grounds Maintenance and General Labour Services for Pacific Biological Station, Nanaimo, BC

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance and general labour services at the Pacific Biological Station (PBS) in Nanaimo, BC. - Government Buyer: - Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Procurement Hub, Fredericton, NB - Scope of Services: - Routine and seasonal grounds maintenance for over 15 acres, including lawns, horticultural beds, native vegetation, trees, shrubs, roadways, pathways, stairways, and security fencing - Vegetation management, snow and ice control, debris removal, wildlife droppings removal, annual aeration, lime and fertilizer application - General labour support: material moving, minor repairs, manual snow removal, and other tasks as authorized - After-hours emergency response services - Contract Structure: - Initial period of 12 months, with up to four optional one-year extensions (potential total duration: 5 years) - Fixed monthly rates for maintenance; hourly rates for on-demand and emergency services - Notable Requirements: - Mandatory site visit for bidders - Compliance with environmental, safety, and WorkSafeBC standards - Contractor must provide all labour, supervision, equipment, tools, consumables, and transportation - Subcontracting allowed only with prior written authorization - Strict security and environmental restrictions; no access to protected or classified information/assets - No specific OEMs or branded products are referenced; all equipment and materials must meet regulatory standards.

Description

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide grounds maintenance and related general labour services at the Pacific Biological Station (PBS) in Nanaimo, British Columbia. The contractor will perform routine and seasonal grounds maintenance to keep the site safe, functional, and professional year-round. The PBS site covers over 15 acres and includes landscaped grounds, lawns, horticultural beds, native vegetation, trees, shrubs, roadways, pathways, stairways, and security fencing. The contract duration is estimated at 12 months starting November 1, 2026.

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