When is the official closing date for 26-58200?

The official submission deadline for M-54 Parking Lot, Watermain and Storm Rehabilitation Project (Ref: 26-58200) is 2026-12-07 14:00:00. 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 National Research Council of Canada (NRC) located in Ottawa, Canada.

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Status: Open & Accepting Bids ⏳ Closing in 40 Days Landscaping 📍 Canada · Ottawa

M-54 Parking Lot, Watermain and Storm Rehabilitation Project

Issuing Authority: National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

Solicitation Ref: 26-58200

Official Deadline: 2026-12-07 14:00:00

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📋 Official Procurement Specifications

Buyer / Public Authority: National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Location / Delivery Site: Ottawa, Canada
Solicitation Number: 26-58200
Opportunity / RFx Type: RFP
Submission Deadline: 2026-12-07 14:00:00 (D-40d)
Procurement Portal Source: CanadaBuys (official open data)

Official Portal Link: Access Official Government Portal Notice ↗

🔍 Scope of Work & Commodities

This public procurement opportunity solicits qualified contractors to provide M-54 Parking Lot, Watermain and Storm Rehabilitation Project in accordance with the mandatory specifications established by National Research Council of Canada (NRC).

🗓️ Timeline & Local Context

Submissions for 26-58200 close on Monday, 2026-12-07, 40 calendar days from today (28 weekdays, before any statutory holidays). That leaves room to gather clearance letters, references and insurance certificates before drafting starts.

Open in Canada: 3
Open in Landscaping: 35
Other notices from this buyer: 0

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

What evaluators typically weigh in landscaping bids

A site-by-site work plan with visit frequency per season.
Equipment list and crew size matched to the total area, not just the contract price.
Proof of pesticide/herbicide licensing when chemical applications are in scope.

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.