CanadaBuys #W0106-26A004/A

On-demand heavy-equipment rentals for snow removal and winter operations at CFB Valcartier

Canada’s Department of National Defence is seeking on-demand heavy-equipment rentals to support winter operations at CFB Valcartier. - Government buyer: Government of Canada, Department of National Defence (DND), through National Defence Headquarters; Technical Services, Transport and Maintenance Company, Rentals Section, CFB Valcartier. - OEMs and named equipment brands: Case (Case 1121 or equivalent), New Holland, and Larochelle (Ultra Stable trailer type). No specific equipment part numbers are provided. - Equipment requested: All rentals are without operators, and no fixed quantities are specified; equipment and rental periods will be set by individual task authorizations. - Two winter wheel loaders: one with a snow pusher and one with a reversible plow; both require winter configurations, hydraulic attachments, sand buckets, heated cabs, and specified capacity and safety features. The pusher blade must be at least 10 feet wide and 52 inches high; the reversible plow is 12 feet wide. - One grader with a 16-foot blade and winter tire and side-wing capability. - One pole-setting truck for electrical work, with a 16-inch auger, at least 7 feet of drilling depth, and capacity to install 45-foot Class 2 poles. - One high-performance tractor (Case 1121 or equivalent), with 230–300 HP, all-wheel drive, multiple steering modes, winter attachments, and a minimum hydraulic flow of 150 L/min. - One New Holland Versatile tractor for summer/winter use, with a ditch mower, rear snow plow, commercial snow blower, and winter tires. - Two snow-removal trucks: a heavy truck with a sander of at least 14-yard capacity and a heavy 10-wheel truck with a heated abrasive system and equipment for simultaneous plow, wing, and sander operation. Required engine ratings are at least 425 HP and 350 HP, respectively. - One day-cab tractor truck and one highway tractor/semi-truck, with specified PTO, differential, axle, towing, and winter-use capabilities; the highway tractor also requires a sleeper and travel amenities. - One 20-yard Larochelle Ultra Stable trailer with two axles, a snow panel, and a rear gate that opens in both directions. - Rental and support services: On-demand rental, round-trip equipment transport, maintenance and repairs, replacement equipment, and repair estimates when requested by DND. The stated contract ceiling is $326,000, including applicable taxes and customs duties. - Notable requirements: Equipment is rented without operators and generally must be under five years old or have fewer than 10,000 operating hours. The contractor provides on-site support at CFB Valcartier; urgent repairs require response within 4 hours, routine maintenance within 48 hours, and qualifying breakdowns require equivalent replacement equipment within 24 hours at no additional cost. Equipment must be replaced after a maximum of 20,000 kilometres of DND use, subject to approval. Repair estimates requested by DND are due within two business days at no charge.

Description

The solicitation seeks task authorizations for renting heavy equipment to support snow removal operations and related activities at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier. The requirement covers the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 winter seasons. The estimated contract period is four months, with a proposed start date of December 1, 2026. The procurement is open competitive bidding, with selection based on lowest price.

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