CanadaBuys #26-315888

Global Affairs Canada Embassy Beirut Cleaning Services

Global Affairs Canada is seeking a contractor to provide regular and on-demand cleaning for the Canadian Embassy in Beirut and related Government of Canada locations. - Government buyer: Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, also known as Global Affairs Canada (GAC), for the Government of Canada; office: Embassy of Canada to Lebanon, Beirut. - OEMs and named vendors: No product manufacturers, OEMs, or contractor vendors are named. The contractor must supply the required cleaning equipment, tools, and products. - Services requested: - Regular and periodic cleaning at the embassy’s approximately 3,550 m² premises in Spark Tower, including cleaning, disinfection, waste handling, and periodic floor and carpet care. - Cleaning may also be required at the Head of Mission’s official residence, diplomatic staff accommodations, and other designated Government of Canada locations. - Pre-approved, as-needed cleaning for exceptional work such as after-event, after-hours, emergency/on-call, off-site, or special-project cleaning. Estimated use is 100 hours per year during each of the first two years. - Exterior window cleaning at staff quarters may be ordered separately and is priced per occurrence, subject to approval before work begins. - Staffing and operating requirements: At least five cleaners must be present, including an on-site head cleaner or team lead, with a supervisor and at least three replacement cleaners available. Regular hours are Monday–Thursday, 07:30–16:30, and Friday, 07:30–13:00. - Notable requirements: The contractor must have at least five years of comparable experience within the preceding eight years. The contractor supplies equipment and products; environmentally certified options require approval. Security requirements apply. Option-year rates are adjusted using the specified U.S. inflation index. - Term: Initial 24-month term, up to three additional one-year options, and a possible four-month transition extension, for a potential total of five years plus the extension. - Estimated value: Approximately $250,000–$650,000 over the potential contract term; the solicitation information provided does not include a stated contract value.

Description

The solicitation seeks cleaning services for the Embassy of Canada to Lebanon in Beirut, including routine and periodic cleaning and additional services required for operational needs. Most work will take place at the Chancery Building in Sin El Fil, with similar services potentially required at the Ambassador’s Official Residence, diplomatic staff apartments, or another venue. Periodic exterior window cleaning may also be requested and will require prior approval and separate per-occurrence pricing. The contract duration is 24 months, with a proposed start date of December 1, 2026.

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