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Reference Number 0000290722 Question Acceptance Deadline 2025/04/28 02:00:00 PM EDT Project Overview The Ontario Crops Research Centre - New Liskeard (OCRC) and the Ontario Beef Research Centre - New Liskeard (OBRC) are two of the facilities supporting the unique partnership between the University of Guelph and Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA). The Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance (previously the OMAFRA and U of G Partnership) is a collaboration between the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness and the University of Guelph with a mandate to advance research and innovation that contributes to the success of the province's agri-food sector and promotes rural economic development. . Research, laboratory, and veterinary capacity programs operated by U of G under the Alliance continue to ensure Ontarians have access to healthy, safe food, and that farmers and businesses have the information they need to be competitive and sustainable. This partnership is working to usher in the next generation of agri-food innovations by supporting the people, places, and programs that generate Ontario solutions with global impact. The Ontario Crops Research Centre - New Liskeard and Ontario Beef Research Centre - New Liskeard are focused on strengthening the field crop and beef industries. The University currently has a contract in place to cover professional custodial services at the OCRC and OBRC until May 31, 2025 and seeks to issue a new contract commencing July 1, 2025. Ontario Crops Research Centre (OCRC) 883280 Highway 65E, New Liskeard, ON, P0J 1P0 Ontario Beef Research Centre (OBRC) 138093 Peter's Rd, New Liskeard ON, P0J 1P0 The University requires professional custodial services to support the operations at both locations. The contract area at OCRC is all in one building and includes approximately 1800 square feet comprised of four offices, one open office area, one lunchroom, three washrooms, a lobby and hallways which require three times weekly cleaning, and an additional 1000 square feet consisting of a laboratory room and a crop processing room which need deep cleaning annually. A floorplan and a chart outlining square footage and floor covering is included in Appendix E. The contract area at the OBRC is all in one building and limited to the administrative wing of a larger livestock research facility. The administrative wing includes two office windows, and 1 small window in a nearby door, approximately 900 square feet comprised of an office space, lunchroom, hallways, washroom, and utility room. Project Objectives By obtaining Custodial Services for New Liskeard Research Centres, the University is looking to ensure efficient and reliable cleaning services are provided at both the OCRC and OBRC, within the contract. The University's expectation is to engage in a multi-year contract with a professional custodial service company to maintain consistent and good cleaning services in an effective manner. The term of the agreement is to be for three (3) years, with three (3) optional one (1) year renewal terms.