When is the official closing date for 12202-2026-4198?

The official submission deadline for 12202-2026-4198 - RFP 1220-2026-4198 City of Abbotsford – Recreation Centres - Janitorial Services & Supplies (Ref: 12202-2026-4198) is Fri Nov 20, 2026 2:00:00 PM. Tenders must be submitted strictly prior to this deadline.

Who is the issuing public authority for this contract?

This public procurement contract is issued by Abbotsford, BC located in Abbotsford, BC.

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Status: Open & Accepting Bids ⏳ Closing in 24 Days Janitorial 📍 BC · Abbotsford

12202-2026-4198 - RFP 1220-2026-4198 City of Abbotsford – Recreation Centres - Janitorial Services & Supplies

Issuing Authority: Abbotsford, BC

Solicitation Ref: 12202-2026-4198

Official Deadline: Fri Nov 20, 2026 2:00:00 PM

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📋 Official Procurement Specifications

Buyer / Public Authority: Abbotsford, BC
Location / Delivery Site: Abbotsford, BC
Solicitation Number: 12202-2026-4198
Opportunity / RFx Type: RFP
Submission Deadline: Fri Nov 20, 2026 2:00:00 PM (D-24d)
Procurement Portal Source: bids&tenders (Abbotsford, BC)

Official Portal Link: Access Official Government Portal Notice ↗

🔍 Scope of Work & Commodities

This public procurement opportunity solicits qualified contractors to provide 12202-2026-4198 - RFP 1220-2026-4198 City of Abbotsford – Recreation Centres - Janitorial Services & Supplies in accordance with the mandatory specifications established by Abbotsford, BC.

🗓️ Timeline & Local Context

Submissions for 12202-2026-4198 close on Fri Nov 20, 24 calendar days from today. That leaves room to gather clearance letters, references and insurance certificates before drafting starts.

Open in British Columbia: 21
Open in Janitorial: 30
Other notices from this buyer: 0

Counts of notices currently listed in the TenderPartner directory (closing in 10 to 100 days).

Paperwork specific to British Columbia

Contracts delivered in British Columbia typically ask for a workers' compensation clearance letter from WorkSafeBC. Request it early, because the letter must be current on the closing date.

What evaluators typically weigh in janitorial bids

Staffing plan by shift, with supervision and a replacement process for absences.
Product and equipment plan, including safe-handling (WHMIS) documentation.
A quality-inspection method the buyer can verify, such as checklists and a complaint-response time.

General guidance for this type of work. The notice's own documents set the actual criteria and weighting.

🛡️ Mandatory Evaluation Checklist

Municipal and provincial evaluators reject non-compliant bids on Phase 1 mandatory criteria without reviewing technical scores. Ensure your submission satisfies:

✓ Workplace Health & Safety Compliance: Valid clearance letter (WorkSafeBC in BC, WCB Alberta in AB, WSIB in Ontario, or CNESST in Quebec).
✓ Commercial General Liability (CGL): Certificate proving minimum $2,000,000 to $5,000,000 CAD per occurrence naming the authority as additional insured.
✓ Past References & Key Personnel: At least 3 verifiable references of similar scope and value completed within the past 3 to 5 years.
✓ Technical Proposal & Methodology: Detailed site operational plan, quality assurance, escalation protocol, and contingency staffing.