Pesticide application services for Joyceville and Collins Bay Institution (21C40-239061B)

Summary of Opportunity Metadata: Pesticide Application Services for Joyceville and Collins Bay Institution

1. Purpose:
   The main purpose of this opportunity is to establish a Supply Arrangement for the provision of pesticide application services. This includes the necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation to control various pests, including plants, fungi, insects, mites, and nematodes, on federally owned agricultural lands. The services are specifically aimed at the Joyceville and Collins Bay Institutions in Kingston, Ontario, and will be on an as-needed basis.

2. Buyer Information:
   The issuing organization is the Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) on behalf of Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) CORCAN.
   Contact:
   Sabrina Cheng
   Email: [email protected]

3. Important Dates:

   • Posted Date: September 13, 2023
   • Due Date: August 31, 2028 (The opportunity is open for new suppliers to qualify until this date).
   • The opportunity is a continuation and replaces bid solicitation number 17248080 dated August 23, 2023, which had a prior closing date of September 8, 2023.

4. Key Requirements:

   • Suppliers are expected to provide comprehensive pesticide application services that cover the control of pests on the specified agricultural lands at the Joyceville and Collins Bay Institutions.
   • Services will be required on an as-and-when needed basis, implying flexibility and responsiveness from awarded suppliers.
   • The award period for contracts will extend until August 31, 2028, allowing ample opportunity for both existing and new suppliers.
   • Existing qualified suppliers with an issued supply arrangement do not need to reapply, streamlining the process for ongoing engagement.

This opportunity presents a substantial service contract for businesses that specialize in pest control and agricultural maintenance, with the assurance of a long-term arrangement. Suppliers should prepare to demonstrate their compliance with regulations and capabilities to ensure effective service delivery.