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What is "Janitorial Services"?

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**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**
- **Procurement**: Janitorial Services for the National Microbiology Laboratory, Guelph (NML Guelph).
- **Project Scope and Objectives**: The contractor will provide daily cleaning services, along with weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual tasks as well as on-demand cleaning services. These services will ensure a clean and hygienic environment at the laboratory.
- **Contract Type and Performance Period**: The initial contract period is for 3 years, starting from March 1, 2026, with an option to extend for 2 additional years.

**BUYER INFORMATION:**
- **Issuing Organization**: Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC).
- **Contact Details**: Jeremy Mallon (Email: jeremy.mallon@hc-sc.gc.ca; Phone: 613-371-3237).
- **Important Dates**: 
  - Posted: January 7, 2026
  - Due: February 6, 2026

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Required Certifications/Registrations**: Compliance with Canada’s Code of Conduct for Procurement; potential disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions and adherence to net-zero targets by 2050.
- **Mandatory Qualifications**: Legal capacity to contract, compliance with Ineligibility and Suspension Policy, and possession of a valid organization security clearance prior to contract award.
- **Geographic Restrictions**: Offers will only be considered from Canadian Suppliers and Suppliers from Applicable Trading Partners.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Key Technical Capabilities**: Experience in providing comprehensive janitorial services in sensitive environments, adherence to health and safety standards, and ability to perform cleaning tasks across various frequencies.
- **Deliverables and Performance Standards**: To deliver cleaning services complying with laboratory safety and sanitation protocols.
- **Evaluation Criteria**: Offerors may be evaluated on their compliance with environmental targets and previous experience in similar facilities.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- **Nice-to-Have Certifications/Experience**: Experience in federal or government contracts, expertise in sustainable cleaning practices.
- **Additional Evaluation Factors**: Proposals may be favorably evaluated based on demonstrated ability to align with Canada’s environmental initiatives.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**
- **Evaluation Method**: Proposals will be reviewed based on compliance with the submission requirements, technical approach, and cost-effective performance.
- **Past Performance Requirements**: Past experience and performance in delivering similar janitorial services may be considered in the evaluation.

This summary outlines the essential aspects of the janitorial services opportunity for easy assessment of potential vendors against the requirements and expectations set forth by the Public Health Agency of Canada.

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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