Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy:
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
To provide operations and facilities management services at the following two CRC facilities in Ottawa, Ontario, to meet the needs of Global Affairs Canada, Office of Protocol:
a) CRC Terminal Lounge within the Macdonald-Cartier International AirportMain Terminal; and
b) CRC Hangar 11 at the Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (near the terminal).
The National Capital is the formal starting point for all official visits by foreign dignitaries invited by the
Governor General, the Prime Minister, the Chief Justice, the Speakers of the Senate and the House of Commons as well as Ministers of the Government. Although some visits may start elsewhere in Canada, the arrival in Ottawa is symbolically and officially significant because of its status as the National Capital.
For official visits, Ottawa’s Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has an exclusive role in Canada as the official gateway to and from the National Capital for all foreign and Canadian dignitaries traveling on commercial and dedicated aircraft. In order to facilitate, on behalf of the Government of Canada, the arrivals and departures of these dignitaries on behalf of the Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada - Office of Protocol, has established a Canada Reception Centre (CRC) at the MacDonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Ontario. The CRC has two facilities: (i) a Terminal Lounge within the Main Terminal for dignitaries traveling on commercial flights; and (ii) Hangar 11 which is separate from the Main Terminal and located on the grounds of the MacDonald-Cartier International Airport for dignitaries traveling on dedicated flights. The Hangar also provides additional space for State ceremonial functions, training exercises and other special events approved by the Office of Protocol of Canada.
The CRC facilities and the services provided are the first impression foreign dignitaries receive of
Canada’s National Capital and the quality of the official hospitality offered by Canada and its Government.
The facilities are expected to provide services that enhance Canada’s image and its ability to meet national and international protocol standards for arrivals and departures of dignitaries during official visits.
The period of the Contract is fromdate of Contract to December 31, 2018 inclusive.
The Contractor grants to Canada the irrevocable option to extend the term of the Contract by up to two additional 1 year period(s) under the same conditions. The Contractor agrees that, during the extended period of the Contract, it will be paid in accordance with the applicable provisions as set out in the Basis of Payment.
The requirement is subject to the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT).
Optional site visit scheduled for November 10, 9 AM.
The resulting Contract is not to be used for deliveries within a Comprehensive Land Claims Settlement Area (CLCSA). All requirements for delivery within a CLCSA are to be processed individually.
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
