Management of the maintenance of Urban Land in Quebec

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

The National Capital Commission (NCC) is seeking proposals for the management and maintenance of urban land in Quebec, focusing on high-quality urban grounds maintenance services for various natural and built facilities. The scope includes maintaining parks, green spaces, recreational trails, roads, bridges, and more. The NCC will oversee the overall planning and management of these federal natural and cultural spaces within Canada’s Capital Region. The contract encompasses landscape and civil maintenance, snow removal, waste management, recycling, and cleaning services at NCC-owned sites, along with specific maintenance programs and support for special events.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

• Organization: National Capital Commission (NCC)
• Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada
• Primary Contact: Sylvie Thibault
• Email: [email protected]

KEY DATES

• Posted Date: February 24, 2026
• Proposal Due Date: April 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM (Eastern Time)
• Anticipated Contract Start Date: July 1, 2026
• Performance Period: Approximately five years, ending March 31, 2031

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Bidders must demonstrate experience in urban grounds maintenance.
• Compliance with applicable local and federal regulations.
• Submission of a detailed cost breakdown for each service and site.
• Bidders must provide a work schedule detailing hours/personnel allocation for various maintenance tasks.
• Insurance and bonding requirements as specified in the RFP documents.
• No specific certifications or registrations were mentioned as mandatory.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Expertise in landscape and civil maintenance.
• Proficiency in snow removal and de-icing operations.
• Experience in waste management and recycling services.
• Capability to manage special events and specific maintenance programs.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Regular maintenance of parks, trails, and urban facilities.
• Timely snow removal and waste management services.
• Reporting on maintenance activities and performance metrics as defined in the contract.
• Accountability to the NCC for all services rendered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience with similar contracts in urban maintenance.
• Familiarity with NCC standards and practices.
• Additional certifications in environmental management or sustainability practices may be viewed favorably.

This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the RFP for potential bidders to assess their fit for the project. Bidders are encouraged to review all attached documents for detailed requirements and clarifications.