This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Toronto, Ontario. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Reference Number 0000287774 Pricing Lump sum OECM is a trusted not-for-profit collaborative sourcing partner for Ontario’s education sector, Broader Public Sector (BPS) entities, Provincially Funded Organizations, Crown Corporations, and other not-for-profit organizations. OECM offers a comprehensive choice of collaboratively sourced and competitively priced product and service agreements through its Marketplace, the goal of which is to generate savings, choice and service for its customers. Recognizing the power of collaboration, OECM is committed to fostering strong relationships with both customers and suppliers by: Actively sourcing products and services in an open, fair, transparent and competitive manner, compliant with BPS Procurement Directive and applicable trade agreements; Establishing, promoting and managing product and service agreements used throughout its customer community; Supporting customers’ access and use of OECM agreements through analysis, reporting and the development of tools, guides, and other materials; Effectively managing supplier contract performance while harnessing expertise and innovative ideas, to drive continuous improvements through a Supplier Relationship Management program; and, Promoting OECM’s Supplier Code of Conduct, based on its core values, to ensure that all supplier partners adhere to a set standard when conducting business with OECM and its customers resulting in continuous, long-term success. OECM, in collaboration with our customers, is exploring a potential procurement for Janitorial and Cleaning Services. Any agreement resulting from this initiative will be available to organization such as educational entities (e.g. school boards or authorities, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch with the Ontario Ministry of Education, colleges, and universities, and may also include Private Schools and Private Career Colleges), Crown corporations, First Nations federal agencies, health and social service entities, municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, provincially funded organizations (“PFO”), shared service organizations, utilities and local boards, any other Ontario Public Sector and Broader Public Sector agencies, boards or commissions or similar entities not mentioned here. This open invitation for supplier consultation is intended to allow interested organizations, currently providing Janitorial and Cleaning Services, the opportunity to share their expertise, knowledge and insights with OECM. The discussion points for this consultation may include the following: Janitorial and Cleaning Services provided; Supplier’s background and experience; Market and industry trends; Available services, specifications, related services, warranty and general support; Industry standards and regulations; Environmental concerns and programs; Ethical supply chain standards and regulations; Pricing methodologies, including customer savings; and Innovative products and services. Official bid documents must be obtained from www.merx.com and bid submissions must be done through the Merx platform.