Question 1

What is "Janitorial Services – Watson Lake"?

Accepted Answer

**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**  
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is procuring janitorial services for the Watson Lake Detachment in Yukon Territory. The contract will be for a term of 2 years, with the option to extend for an additional three 1-year periods. The anticipated start date is March 1, 2026. The contract is expected to include specific security requirements as detailed in the solicitation documents.

**BUYER INFORMATION:**  
- **Issuing Organization:** Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)  
- **Contact Details:**  
  - Name: Bev Martin, Team Lead, Procurement & Contracting Unit  
  - Email: Beverly.martin@rcmp-grc.gc.ca  
  - Phone: 604-679-8264  
- **Important Dates:**  
  - Posted: January 5, 2026  
  - Proposal Due: February 4, 2026, at 1400hrs PST  
  - Mandatory Site Visit: January 19, 2026, at 0800hrs PST

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**  
- **Required Certifications/Registrations:**  
  - All personnel must have a valid “Reliability Status” Security Classification issued by RCMP Departmental Security.
- **Mandatory Qualifications:**  
  - Bidders must attend the mandatory site visit; failure to do so will result in bid disqualification.
- **Geographic Restrictions:**  
  - Services must be provided at the Watson Lake Detachment, Yukon Territory.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**  
- **Key Technical Capabilities Needed:**  
  - Capability to perform janitorial services in secure areas under escort.
- **Specific Methodologies Required:**  
  - Adherence to security protocols for high secure zones (records, cells, IT rooms).
- **Deliverables and Performance Standards:**  
  - Compliance with all technical evaluation criteria outlined in the solicitation.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**  
- **Nice-to-Have Certifications or Experience:**  
  - Experience in providing janitorial services in a government or secure environment.
- **Additional Evaluation Factors:**  
  - Strong proposal submission that demonstrates compliance with mandatory criteria may give a competitive advantage.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**  
- **Proposal Evaluation:**  
  - Bids will be assessed based on compliance with mandatory technical criteria and lowest evaluated price.
- **Past Performance Requirements:**  
  - Relevant experience in similar contracts may be considered beneficial.

This summary captures the essential elements of the janitorial services opportunity with the RCMP, emphasizing the matchable criteria for potential bidders.

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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