When is the official closing date for AB3702-0026?

The official submission deadline for CFHA - Inspection and securing of return air grilles - HSC Borden (Ref: AB3702-0026) is 2026-11-16 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 Department of National Defence (DND) located in Ottawa, ON.

Can TenderPartner write my technical proposal for this tender?

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Status: Open & Accepting Bids ⏳ Closing in 13 Days Facility Maintenance 📍 ON · Ottawa

CFHA - Inspection and securing of return air grilles - HSC Borden

Issuing Authority: Department of National Defence (DND)

Solicitation Ref: AB3702-0026

Official Deadline: 2026-11-16 14:00:00

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📋 Official Procurement Specifications

Buyer / Public Authority: Department of National Defence (DND)
Location / Delivery Site: Ottawa, ON
Solicitation Number: AB3702-0026
Opportunity / RFx Type: RFP
Submission Deadline: 2026-11-16 14:00:00 (D-13d)
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 CFHA - Inspection and securing of return air grilles - HSC Borden in accordance with the mandatory specifications established by Department of National Defence (DND).

🗓️ Timeline & Local Context

Submissions for AB3702-0026 close on Monday, 2026-11-16, 13 calendar days from today (9 weekdays, before any statutory holidays). That is a short window for a full technical submission, so decide early whether to bid.

Open in Ontario: 25
Open in Facility Maintenance: 14
Other notices from this buyer: 2

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

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Paperwork specific to Ontario

Contracts delivered in Ontario typically ask for a workers' compensation clearance letter from Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). Request it early, because the letter must be current on the closing date.

What evaluators typically weigh in facility maintenance bids

A clear split between scheduled work and on-call repairs, with response times.
Which trades your own staff cover and which go to named subcontractors.
How work orders are tracked and reported to the buyer.

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.