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Interpretation Services at Cap-de-Bon-Desir Interpretation and Observation Centre and at the Marine Environment Discovery Centre
Services d’interprétation au Centre d’interprétation et d’observation de Cap-de-Bon-Désir et au Centre de découverte du milieu marin
Description
5P300-24-0387/A- Interpretation Services at Cap-de-Bon-Desir Interpretation and Observation Centre and at the Marine Environment Discovery Centre
BIDS RECEIVED BY FAX AND EMAIL WILL BE ACCEPTED AS OFFICIAL.
PARKS CANADA IS NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING BIDS VIA SAP ARIBA, YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR BID VIA FAX OR EMAIL AS INDICATED IN THE SOLICITATION DOCUMENT.
BIDS RECEIVED IN-PERSON OR BY COURIER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
The only acceptable email address for responses to the bid solicitation is soumissionsest-bidseast@pc.gc.ca. Bids submitted by email directly to the Contracting Authority or to any email address other than soumissionsest-bidseast@pc.gc.ca will not be accepted.
The only acceptable facsimile for responses to bid solicitations is 1-877-558-2349.
The maximum email file size that Parks Canada is capable of receiving is 15 megabytes. The Bidder is responsible for any failure attributable to the transmission or receipt of the emailed bid due to file size.
The Bidder should be cognisant of the size of the email as a whole, and not only the attachments. Please take into consideration that some attachments, when sent, may be resized during the email transfer. If the email size is too large, the Bidder should send the bid in multiple emails properly labeled with the solicitation number, project name, and indicate how many emails are included (ex. 1 of 2).
Emails with links to bid documents will not be accepted. Bid documents must be sent as email attachments.
REQUIREMENT
Parks Canada is looking for a Contractor to provide Interpretation and Guide services for Parks Canada’s Interpretation and Observation Centre and the Marine Environment Discovery Centre.
PERIOD OF CONTRACT / DELIVERY DATE
The Work is to be performed during the period of contract award to March 31, 2026. The Contractor grants to Canada the irrevocable option to extend the term of the Contract by up to one (1) additional one-year period under the same conditions.
ENQUIRIES
All enquiries of a technical and contractual nature are to be submitted to the Contracting Authority.
Enquiries regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing and should be received no later than (7) seven calendar days prior to the date set for solicitation closing to allow sufficient time to provide a response. Enquiries received after that time may result in an answer NOT being provided.
INFORMATION
National Parks Regulations require that all work is to be performed in accordance with the ordinances, laws, rules and regulations set out in the National Park Act.
Bidders that consider themselves qualified to provide this Work and intend to submit bids on this project should obtain documents from the Government Electronic Tendering Service through the Government of Canada tendering service at http://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities. Addenda, when issued, will be available from the Government of Canada tendering service. Bidders that elect to base their bids on documents obtained from other sources do so at their own risk. Late submissions will not be considered.
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. Parks Canada has made every effort to provide equivalent documents in both official languages, however, if you find any discrepancies between the English and French documents, please notify the contract officer listed in this opportunity as soon as possible so that we can rectify the situation.
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Quick Summary
Parks Canada Agency is seeking interpretation services for the Cap-de-Bon-Desir Interpretation and Observation Centre and the Marine Environment Discovery Centre. Bids must be submitted by fax or email as specified, with strict guidelines on submission methods and file sizes.
Ideal For
Companies specializing in interpretation and educational services for cultural and environmental sites should consider bidding.
Interpretation ServicesTourism ServicesEnvironmental EducationCultural InterpretationVisitor Services
Moderate complexityTender Details
- Reference Number
- cb-595-46075036
- Solicitation Number
- 5P300-24-0387/A
- Publication Date
- Mar 24, 2025
- Closing Date
- Apr 18, 2025
- Expected Start
- Apr 28, 2025
- Expected End
- Mar 31, 2026
- Procurement Method
- Competitive - Open bidding
- Selection Criteria
- Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price
- Notice Type
- Request for Proposal
Classification
- UNSPSC Code
- 90121700
- UNSPSC Description
- Guides and interpreters
Trade Agreements
Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA); Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA); Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement; Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA); Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA); North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP); Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA); Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA); Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement; Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA); Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement; World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)