Question 1

What is "Housekeeping Cleaning and Disinfection (5 Stream)"?

Accepted Answer

### Summary of Opportunity for Housekeeping Cleaning and Disinfection Services

**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**  
- **Procurement:** Housekeeping cleaning and disinfection services for various facilities under the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) including Atlantic Institution, Nova Institution for Women, Dorchester Penitentiary, Shepody Healing Centre, and Springhill Institution.  
- **Project Objectives:** To maintain clean and sanitary health care environments according to CSC’s Environmental Cleaning Best Practices and Infection Prevention & Control Guidelines.  
- **Contract Type:** Not explicitly stated; procurement is based on the lowest priced compliant bid.  
- **Estimated Value:** Not mentioned.

**BUYER INFORMATION:**  
- **Issuing Organization:** Correctional Service of Canada (CSC).  
- **Contact Details:**  
  - Gisele Gautreau  
  - Telephone: 506-626-2254  
  - Email: gisele.gautreau@csc-scc.gc.ca  
- **Important Dates:**  
  - Posted: January 8, 2026  
  - Due: January 29, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST  
  - Contract Performance Period: From award to March 31, 2028.

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**  
- **Certifications:**  
  - **Security Requirements:** Bidders must hold a valid organization security clearance.  
  - Compliance with CSC’s Environmental Cleaning Best Practices is essential. 
- **Qualifications:**  
  - Experience in housekeeping services within health care environments, especially in correctional facilities.  
- **Set-aside Requirements:** Indigenous Suppliers may benefit from conditional set-asides.  
- **Geographic Restrictions:** Open to Canadian suppliers and suppliers from applicable trading partners in described agreements.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**  
- **Key Capabilities Needed:**  
  - Labour for cleaning and disinfection of health care facilities.  
  - Compliance with required cleaning frequencies and standards specified by CSC.  
- **Deliverables:** Regular cleaning tasks to maintain health care standards for patient and staff safety.  
- **Evaluation Criteria:** Not specified in detail but includes compliance with technical and financial requirements.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**  
- **Nice-to-Have Certifications:** Additional experience or certifications in infection prevention and control.  
- **Preferred Experience:** Previous contracts with government or correctional facilities in similar roles may offer a competitive advantage.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**  
- **Proposal Evaluation:** Focus on compliance with requirements and pricing, as procurement is based on the lowest priced compliant bid.  
- **Past Performance:** Past performance in similar contracts may be beneficial but is not explicitly mentioned as a criterion in the provided documents.

This summary presents the key elements of the opportunity, highlighting both mandatory and preferred requirements while clearly outlining the procurement's purpose and scope, ensuring a structured approach for assessing company fit.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is January 29, 2026 (16 days left).

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