This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Sussex, New Brunswick. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Tender for the provision of Janitorial Service for Sussex Agriculture Building(147)and Sussex Justice Building (150) located at 701 Main Street and 707 Main Street, Sussex, NB for a two (2) year period from May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2024 with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods in one (1) year increments upon written agreement by both parties. OPTION YEAR PRICING - Pricing shall be subject to negotiation of a satisfactory contract price not to exceed the tendered price plus any published increase in the New Brunswick Consumer Price Index. Bidders must communicate with the Contracting Authority to confirm attendance and provide the name(s) of the person(s) who will attend. Bidders will be required to sign an attendance sheet. Bidders who do not attend the mandatory site visit or do not send a representative will not be given an alternative appointment and their bid will be declared non-responsive. Any clarifications or changes to the Tender Specification resulting from the site visit will be included as an amendment to the Tender. Site visits for this tender shall be made through: Department of Transportation & Infrastructure Paul Stewart 506 654 7285 REQUIREMENTS References, criminal record check, insurance and WorkSafe NB registered and in good standing are mandatory as per section 4.1, 10.1, 12 and 12.1 respectively. Cleaning will be required 5 days a week. Work Schedule of the cleaning staff are to be determined by the Contractor and the Department Site Authority upon contract award. All work is to be completed in accordance with the Specification Attached. To provide Janitorial Services for routine daily cleaning, all labor, supervision, tools, equipment, cleaning materials, and cleaning products are required. CONTRACT AWARD CRITERIA The contract will be awarded to the lowest compliant bid based on the total contract price for the two (2) year period. Prior to Contract award, the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure may consult with other departments and agencies of the Province of New Brunswick to obtain information on the Vendor's past performance within the previous five (5) years. Results from the aforementioned consultations that are unsatisfactory to the Department, in its sole and absolute discretion, will result in the disqualification of the Vendor's bid. GREEN PROCUREMENT GNB is responsible for developing creative and responsible green policies for its janitorial services contracts purchased in the province. The following green solutions are provided for information purpose. Consider to complete the Green Supplier Survey attached. -All energy using products should meet ENERGY STAR high energy performance specifications or equivalent -Cleaning products used should be biodegradable or environmentally friendly -Certified ECO LOGO products should be preferred. SUBMITALS Please Note: Specification section b) has been changed to "The Contractor shall pay a minimum basic hourly rate (excluding benefits) of not less than $15.75 per hour to all employees carrying out work under this contract." HOW TO FILL IN PRICING: Unit Price = Price for one year Extended Price = 2 Years Price (Unit Price x 2 Years) Please ensure to also indicate the total bid price in the "Total Including all charges" space provided. The price bid shall not include HST. VENDORS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AND DATE THEIR BID IN THE SPACE PROVIDED BELOW. There are no additional pricing sheets to be completed with this bid. Vendors should bid directly on this invitation to tender. HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES Contractors, sub-contractors, vendors and suppliers must comply with all GNB health and safety policies and standards including, without limitation, all health and safety policies and standards related to COVID-19, as applicable.