Question 1

What is "Monitoring Beaches of Gatineau Park and Quebec Urbain Lands"?

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**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**
- **Procurement:** The National Capital Commission (NCC) seeks proposals for specialized beach supervision services at Gatineau Park and Lac-Leamy Park from June to September annually.
- **Project Scope and Objectives:** The objective is to ensure the safety of beachgoers by supervising swimmers, conducting rescue operations, administering first aid, providing visitor information, monitoring water quality, and managing wildlife interactions.
- **Contract Type and Duration:** This is a service contract for five years, from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, with an option to extend for an additional five years under the same conditions.

**BUYER INFORMATION:**
- **Issuing Organization:** National Capital Commission (NCC)
- **Contact Details:** Sylvie Thibault (contracts@ncc-ccn.ca)
- **Important Dates:** 
  - Posted: January 5, 2026
  - Due Date: February 4, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. local time
  - Performance Period: April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2031

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Required Certifications/Registrations:** Bidders must comply with Quebec regulations concerning public bathing safety and first aid.
- **Mandatory Qualifications:** Experience in lifeguarding and public safety at natural bathing sites is essential.
- **Geographic Restrictions:** Services must be provided at Gatineau Park and Lac-Leamy Park in Quebec.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Key Technical Capabilities Needed:** 
  - Lifeguarding skills and certifications
  - Knowledge of water quality monitoring
  - Experience in public engagement and swimmer safety education
- **Deliverables and Performance Standards:**
  - Effective supervision of swimming areas
  - Efficient management of rescue operations and first aid
- **Evaluation Criteria:** Technical proficiency in supervision, experience, past performance, and adherence to safety regulations will be considered.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- **Nice-to-Have Certifications:** Additional certifications in first aid or lifeguarding beyond the minimum requirements.
- **Preferred Qualifications:** Experience working within environmental conservation frameworks or park services may enhance competitiveness.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**
- Proposals will be evaluated based on experience, understanding of the scope, adherence to regulatory requirements, and past performance in similar contracts.
- Competitive proposals may include innovative approaches to enhancing visitor safety and environmental stewardship.

This summary provides a structured overview of the opportunity, outlining both mandatory and preferred criteria to assist organizations in determining their fit for the NCC's beach supervision services contract.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is February 4, 2026 (22 days left).

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