CanadaBuys #W0106-26A013A

Rental of Four Winter Wheel Loaders for CFB Valcartier

Canada’s Department of National Defence is seeking four winter wheel loaders for snow removal at CFB Valcartier. - Government buyer: Department of National Defence (DND), Government of Canada; National Defence Headquarters. Delivery is to the Transportation and Maintenance Company – Rental Section, Valcartier Garrison / CFB Valcartier. - Requested equipment: Rental of four wheeled loaders with sand buckets, without operators. No specific loader OEM, model, or part number is identified. - Key requirements: Turbocharged diesel engine, 4WD, electric-drive transmission, enclosed heated and air-conditioned cab, and stated tipping-load and operating-load ranges of 12,800–14,000 kg and 6,500–8,000 kg, respectively. Each loader must include a snow blade at least 10 feet wide and 52 inches high, hydraulically operated wings at least 36 inches deep, and a 4.25–4.5 cubic-yard sand bucket. - The blade must have hydraulic lateral rotation, a trip edge, and carbide cutting edges. Wings must rotate independently and have individual controls. - Other specified equipment includes a JRB 418-type quick coupler, Snow Plus-type winter tires or equivalent, automatic greaser, ride control, suspension seat, LED and high-intensity work lighting, reverse alarm, backup camera, and winter fender extensions. - Services included: Round-trip transportation, environmental fees, routine maintenance, and repairs. On-site service is required on weekdays; urgent repair response is required within four hours and routine maintenance within 48 hours. A no-cost equivalent replacement loader is required within 24 hours of qualifying breakdowns and during repairs. A service contact must be available seven days per week. - Performance period: One winter rental term of approximately five months, with equipment required at the start of the term. No option period is specified. - Value reference: The stated maximum contract liability is CAD 326,000 before applicable taxes, approximately US$230,000–$245,000 depending on exchange rates.

Description

The Department of National Defence is seeking to rent four wheeled winter loaders to support snow removal services at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier. The contract is estimated to run for four months, with a proposed start date of November 2, 2026. The solicitation uses open competitive bidding, and selection is based on the lowest price. Delivery is in Québec.

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