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Seasonal rental of a loader and skid steer for snow and ice control at CFB Kingston

National Defence Canada is seeking seasonal equipment rentals for snow and ice control at Canadian Forces Base Kingston. - Government buyer: National Defence Canada / Department of National Defence, for CFB Kingston’s Logistic Support Squadron. Public Works and Government Services Canada is also identified in the procurement notice. - Requirement: Rent, deliver, and pick up one loader and one skid steer, supplied without operators. Bidders must provide both machines and all required attachments and meet every mandatory technical requirement. - Loader: At least 170 net horsepower; under five years old or no more than 5,000 engine hours; 10–14-foot four-way articulated front blade, snow bucket with at least 4-cubic-yard capacity, and cab-controlled front snow blower. Also requires a heated enclosed cab, winter-rated tires, blue LED beacon, front and rear work lights, and an operator-controlled quick coupler. Attachments must fit without modification. - Skid steer: At least 60 net horsepower; under five years old or no more than 5,000 engine hours; cab-controlled front snow blower, snow bucket, and mandatory snow pusher. Also requires a heated enclosed cab and front and rear work lights. Attachments must fit without modification. - Expected use: Approximately 100 hours per month for the loader and 30 hours per month for the skid steer, depending on snowfall. - Rental schedule: One initial winter rental period and one optional winter rental period. Extensions may be authorized in one-week increments, up to four weeks per period. - Evaluation: Technical merit is weighted 10% and price 90%. - OEMs and named equipment vendors: None identified; no specific makes, models, or part numbers are stated.

Description

The solicitation seeks rental, delivery, and subsequent pickup of heavy construction equipment for Snow and Ice Control operations at Canadian Forces Base Kingston. The attached solicitation specifies rental of one loader and one skid steer, with their required associated attachments and equipment; bids must cover both machines and comply with all mandatory requirements. The initial contract period is December 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with an option period from November 15, 2027, to March 31, 2028, and possible additional rentals authorized through task authorizations. The response deadline is November 19, 2026, at 14:00 EST.

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