Question 1

What is "Sault Ste Marie Canal Historic Site- Security Services"?

Accepted Answer

**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**
- **Procurement Objective:** Parks Canada is seeking a licensed security guard company to provide security services, including patrols for the Sault Ste. Marie Canal Historic Site and alarm response for Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site.
- **Scope of Work:** The contractor will be responsible for security patrols, special events patrols, and alarm responses.
- **Contract Type and Duration:** This is a firm contract with the period of performance from contract award to March 31, 2027, with an option for up to three additional one-year renewals under the same conditions.

**BUYER INFORMATION:**
- **Issuing Organization:** Parks Canada Agency (PC)
- **Contact:** Julianne Cox
  - **Email:** julianne.cox@pc.gc.ca
  - **Phone:** 343-585-1324
- **Important Dates:**
  - **Posted Date:** January 6, 2026
  - **Submission Due Date:** February 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST
  - **Performance Period:** Award to March 31, 2027

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Certifications/Registrations:** 
  - Security clearances are required, which necessitate fingerprinting and criminal record checks for personnel.
- **Qualifications:**
  - Bidders must be a licensed security guard company.
- **Set-aside Requirements:** Not specified.
- **Geographic Restrictions:** Services must be performed at designated locations in Sault Ste. Marie and Hilton Beach, Ontario.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Key Capabilities:** 
  - Provision of overnight roaming security services, special events coverage, and alarm system responses.
  - Bidders must demonstrate capability to follow National Parks Regulations.
- **Deliverables:** Security patrols, capacity to respond to alarms, and adherence to established performance standards; specifics detailed in the Statement of Work.
- **Evaluation Criteria:** To be specified in bid evaluation procedures document.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- **Nice-to-have Certifications:** Experience with federal government contracts or similar security service contracts.
- **Additional Evaluation Factors:** Previous experience and past performance in delivering security services for government sites or similar heritage locations could be advantageous but are not mandatory.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**
- **Proposal Evaluation:** Proposals will be assessed based on compliance with submission instructions, technical capabilities, and performance track records.
- **Weighting:** Specific weighting criteria not detailed but typical evaluations consider pricing, qualifications, past performance, and adherence to security requirements.

This structured summary provides a clear overview of the opportunity for businesses interested in participating in the bid, emphasizing both mandatory and preferred criteria for suitability.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is February 2, 2026 (20 days left).

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