01R11-26-180 - Generator Rental Services, Summerland Research and Development Centre

Title: Generator Rental Services, Summerland Research and Development Centre

Solicitation Number: 01R11-26-180

Description:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) requires the rental of generator(s), including delivery, setup, accessories, maintenance, and technical support.

The contract period will be for approximately 9 months from the date of contract with an irrevocable option to extend it for up to five additional one-month periods. The anticipated start date is January 24, 2026.

Security Requirements:

There are security requirements associated with this requirement. The contractor and/or its employees MUST NOT have unescorted access to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada premises.

Optional Site Visit Information:

Optional Work Site Visit. Canada recommends that the Offeror attend the site visit. An optional site visit will be held at 4200 Highway 97 on January 6, 2026, beginning at 10:00 am PST, in Summerland, BC.

Canada may request Offerors sign an attendance sheet. Offerors who do not attend will not be given an alternative appointment but they will not be precluded from submitting an offer.

Mandatory Technical Requirements:
Canada will assess offers in accordance with the entire requirement of the solicitation of offers including the Technical and Financial evaluation criteria. Canada will declare any offer that fails to meet all mandatory solicitation requirements non-compliant.
Basis of Selection: For Canada to declare an offer compliant, the offer must comply with the requirements of the solicitation of offers and meet all mandatory technical evaluation criteria. Canada will consider the compliant offer with the lowest evaluated price for award.
Policy on Reciprocal Procurement:

This solicitation of offers is open only to Canadian suppliers and to Suppliers of an applicable trading partner.

Solicitations must be submitted to AAFC at:

Offers shall be submitted using the CPC Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation to transmit offers electronically. Offers must be submitted only to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Offer Receiving Unit by the date, time and place indicated in the solicitation of offers.

Refer to the attached solicitation documents to obtain further information.

Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Procuring Office:

Natalie O’Neill
Contracting Specialist, Western Service Centre
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Operational Centre for Procurement Services, Procurement and Material Management
300 – 2010 12th Avenue
Regina, SK S4P 0M3
Telephone: 306-807-8740
E-mail address: natalie.oneill@agr.gc.ca


AAFC has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in AAFC procurement activities as outlined in this solicitation.
Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/solicitation-opportunities. Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, bid solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party.
Indigenous Procurement:
The federal Indigenous Business Directory (IBD) is an online resource for all levels of government and the private sector to identify Indigenous business capacity. Having a business profile in the IBD will increase your company’s visibility and may provide additional business. A profile in the IBD can also allow you to compete for federal government contracts that are set-aside for Indigenous businesses through the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Businesses. For more information and to review eligibility criteria and register, visit: www.canada.ca/indigenousbusinessdirectory.