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Bid Classification: 
Services
Bid Type:  Request for Proposal
Bid Number:  1220-2023-3040
Bid Name:  Snow Removal – City Owned Parking Lots
Bid Status:  Awarded
Bid Awarded Date:  Thu Nov 23, 2023 (PST)
Bid Closing Date:  Wed Oct 11, 2023 2:00:00 PM (PDT)
Question Deadline:  Wed Oct 4, 2023 2:00:00 PM (PDT)
Duration in months:  36
Negotiation Type:  Refer to project document
Condition for Participation:  Refer to project document
Electronic Auctions:  Not Applicable
Language for Bid Submissions:  English unless specified in the bid document
Submission Type:  Online Submissions Only
Submission Address:  Online Submissions Only
Public Opening:  No
Description: 

This Request for Proposals (the “RFP”) is an invitation by the City of Abbotsford (the “City”) to prospective proponents to submit proposals for snow clearing and ice control services of City owned parking lotsas further described in Section A of the RFP Particulars (Appendix B) (the “Deliverables”). The term of the contract commences November 16, 2023 and ends November 15, 2026, with two 1-year optional extensions, by mutual agreement.

The scope of work in this project includes the provision of all labour, material, equipment, transportation and services to remove snow in a safe and professional manner from the specified parking lots as identified in three distinct areas (Area A, Area B and Area C) in Section 2.0 below. Proponents are to utilize industry standard best practices to provide this service. Note: the City, at its sole discretion, may have the option to enter into two (with each contractor responsible for certain areas) or up to three separate contracts, one for Area A, one for Area B and one for Area C with three Contractors, or to enter into a single contract covering all three areas with a single Contractor at the time of contract award. Proponents may submit proposal for either area (refer and respond to Q7 of Schedule C-2- Questionnaire).

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  • Roads - Maintenance, Services and Traffic
    • Traffic Marking Paint
    • Traffic Counting
    • Supplies
    • Roadside Safety (Pylons, Barricades, etc.)
    • Services (crack sealing, pavement markings, etc.)
    • Street Cleaning
    • Streetlight supply & maintenance
    • Snow Removal
  • Trade Services
    • Tile and Marble Work, All Types
    • Glass and Glazing
    • Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
    • Plumbing
    • Plastering Drywall
    • Insulation
    • Trade Services, (Not Otherwise Classified)
    • Painting and Wallpapering
    • Carpet/ Flooring
    • Carpentry
    • Electrical
    • Concrete
    • Roofing and Siding
  • Parking
    • Meters/Pay Display
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Awarded Summary

The RFP was posted to Bids & Tenders website on September 13, 2023 to receive proposals for the provision of snow clearing services at various City owned parking lots divided into three (3) areas (A, B, and C) for a period of three (3) years with two (2), one-year optional extensions by mutual agreement. Proponents were asked to bid on any, or all of the Areas A, B or C. The RFP was closed on October 11, 2023.

Following the evaluation, Marex Constructors Ltd. and Lafarge Canada Inc. were  the highest scoring proponents. Marex expressed a preference to limit their bid to Area A. The second highest scoring proponent, Lafarge Canada Inc. did not limit their bid and has sufficient capacity to take on multiple areas. The evaluation team, by consensus, concluded that both proponents have demonstrated relevant experience, competent resources and proven approach in meeting the City's snow clearing requirements, thereby providing the best value in delivering the services described in the RFP.

Contracts awarded to Marex Constructors Ltd. for Area A and Lafarge Canada Inc. for areas B and C.


Awarded

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