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What is "Janitorial Services - Quebec Research and Development Centre"?

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# Summary of Janitorial Services Opportunity - Quebec Research and Development Centre

## PURPOSE & SCOPE:
- **What is being procured/granted?**  
   Janitorial Services for the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) at the Quebec Research and Development Centre.
  
- **Project scope and objectives:**  
   To provide comprehensive cleaning and maintenance services to support the operations of the Quebec Research and Development Centre.

- **Contract type and estimated value:**  
   Contract details and estimated value are not specified in the provided documents.

## BUYER INFORMATION:
- **Issuing organization:**  
   Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Eastern Service Centre.
  
- **Contact details:**  
   - Contact Person: Jean-François Lemay  
   - Email: jean-francois.lemay@agr.gc.ca  
   - Telephone: 343-571-9706  
   - Address: 2001 Robert-Bourassa, Montreal, QC., H3A 3N2

- **Important dates:**  
   - Posted Date: January 5, 2026  
   - Due Date: February 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST  
   - Mandatory Site Visit: January 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM at 2560 Boulevard Hochelaga, Québec, G1V 2J3.

## MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
- **Required certifications/registrations:**  
   Compliance with Canada’s Code of Conduct for Procurement. Offerors may need certifications related to greenhouse gas emissions reduction initiatives.

- **Mandatory qualifications (must-have):**  
   - Legal capacity to contract.
   - Compliance with Ineligibility and Suspension Policy.

- **Set-aside requirements:**  
   No explicit set-aside requirements mentioned.

- **Geographic restrictions or location requirements:**  
   Eligible Offerors must be Canadian Suppliers or Suppliers of an Applicable Trading Partner, as defined in the annex definitions.

## TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- **Key technical capabilities needed:**  
   Experience and capability in providing janitorial services tailored to research and development facilities.

- **Specific technologies, methodologies, or approaches required:**  
   None explicitly detailed.

- **Deliverables and performance standards:**  
   Compliance with standards for cleanliness and maintenance as per the contract requirements.

- **Evaluation criteria:**  
   Not specified; however, previous affiliations with or experience in similar government contracts may be factors.

## PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- **Nice-to-have certifications or experience:**  
   Experience in sustainable cleaning practices or GHG emissions tracking could be advantageous.

- **Preferred qualifications (not mandatory):**  
   Experience with government contracts, especially in similar settings.

- **Additional evaluation factors that give competitive advantage:**  
   Proven track record of contract fulfillment in public-sector cleaning services.

## KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:
- **How proposals will be evaluated:**  
   Proposals will be assessed based on compliance with mandatory requirements and the completeness of the offer submission.

- **Weighting of different criteria:**  
   Not specified in the documentation.

- **Past performance requirements:**  
   While not explicitly mentioned, past performance in government or similar capacities is likely to be a consideration.

This summary provides an outline of the Janitorial Services opportunity, focusing on the aspects most relevant for identifying matchable vendors and contractors.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is February 6, 2026 (24 days left).

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