Administration, Operations and Maintenance Services of the Îles de la Madeleine Airport
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This open Transport Canada RFP appears to seek a contractor to administer, operate, and maintain the Îles-de-la-Madeleine Airport in Quebec. The work potentially includes maintaining runways, taxiways, aprons, roads, parking areas, airport buildings, heavy equipment, tools, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and public parking lots. The contractor would also be expected to support aviation and site-safety compliance, airport security, Transport Canada’s Safety Management System, and broader transportation and environmental objectives. The proposed contract period is April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2028, with up to two additional one-year extensions at agreed prices and under the same terms. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for October 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Atlantic Daylight Time, at the airport located at 210 Chemin de l’Aéroport, Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec. A bidder or authorized representative must attend; otherwise, the bid may be declared non-responsive. Attendance must be confirmed with Suzanne Le Breton at [email protected] by October 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ADT. The bid closing date is November 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The procurement is subject to several trade agreements, including the CFTA, CETA, CPTPP, WTO-AGP, and others. Evaluation is expected to consider mandatory technical requirements, point-rated technical criteria, and price. Personnel who require access to protected information, assets, or sensitive work sites must each hold valid Reliability Status before contract award. This opportunity appears most relevant to businesses with airport operations, facilities maintenance, safety, security, equipment, and regulatory-compliance capabilities, potentially including qualified subcontractors or partners. The information provided does not establish whether any particular business qualifies. Review the complete official RFP, including all mandatory criteria, security requirements, insurance, staffing, equipment, submission instructions, amendments, and evaluation details before deciding whether to bid.The available tender document is: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/96260/t8080-250331a-que_rfp_en.pdf. Verify all dates and requirements in the official notice before submitting a bid.
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- The bidder or an authorized representative must attend the mandatory site visit on October 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ADT, at Îles-de-la-Madeleine Airport, 210 Chemin de l’Aéroport, Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec.
- Attendance at the mandatory site visit must be confirmed by email to Contracting Authority Suzanne LeBreton at [email protected] no later than October 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ADT, including the name(s) of the attendee(s).
- Failure to attend the mandatory site visit, or to send a representative, will result in the bid being declared non-responsive. No alternative site visit appointment will be provided.
- The successful contractor is expected to administer, operate and maintain Transport Canada-owned airport premises and facilities, including runways, taxiways, aprons, access roads, parking areas, airport buildings, heavy equipment vehicles, tools, mechanical systems and electrical systems.
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Request for Proposal (RFP)Solicitation number: T8080-250331A QUETitle: Administration, Operations and Maintenance Services of the Îles-de-la-Madeleine Airport Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement (CLCAs): No Trade Agreements The procurement is subject to the provisions of the following Trade Agreements: - Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA); - Canada - Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA); - Canada - Chili Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA); - Canada - Colombia Free Trade Agreement; - Canada - Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA); - Canada - European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA); - Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP); - Canada - Honduras Free Trade Agreement; - Canada - Panama Free Trade Agreement; - Canada - United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA); - Canada - Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA); - World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP).Description of Requirement: Transport Canada wouldlike to fulfill the following requirement: Administration, Operation, and Maintenance Services of the Îles-de-la-Madeleine Airport facilities located at 210 Chemin de l ‘Aeroport, Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, G4T 5L2.The work includes but is not limited to: 1. The administration, operations and maintenance of all of the airport premises and facilities owned by Transport Canada, namely: (i) Runways, taxiways, aprons; (ii) The access roads and the parking area; (iii) Buildings (air terminal building, maintenance garage, warehouse); (iv) Heavy equipment vehicles and other tools and equipment; (v) Various mechanical (plumbing, ventilation, heating, etc.) and electrical systems. (vi) Public parking Lots 2. Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and all other regulations applicable to the airport site. 3. Be responsible for the safety and security on the airport site. 4. Work in collaboration with Transport Canada in the application of the Safety Management System (SMS). 5. Work in collaboration with Transport Canada to achieve its goals (transportation system that is safe and secure, efficient, and environmentally responsible).Period of the Contract: The period of the Contract is from April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2028 with the irrevocable option to extend the term of the Contract by up to two (2) additional one (1) year period under the agreed upon prices and same terms and conditions.Mandatory Site Visit: A mandatory site visit will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT), at the Îles-de-la-Madeleine Airport, at 210 Chemin de l’Aéroport, in Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Quebec). It is mandatory that the Bidder or a representative of the Bidder visit the work site and examine the scope of work. All potential bidders should become familiar with the site before tendering. Bidders who do not attend the mandatory site visit or do not send a representative will not be given an alternative appointment and their bid will be declared non-responsive. Any clarifications or changes to the bid solicitation resulting from the site visit will be included as an amendment to the bid solicitation. The Contractor shall not be entitled to payment in respect of costs incurred for the site visit. Bidders must contact the Contracting Authority, Suzanne Le Breton by e-mail at [email protected] no later than Monday, October 12, 2026, 4:00 p.m. (ADT) to confirm your attendance at the site visit and to provide the name(s) of the person (s) who will attend. Enquires –Bid Solicitation: All enquiries must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority no later than five (5) business days before the bid closing date. Enquiries received after that time may not be addressed prior to the bid closing date.Process and Selection Methodology: A bid must comply with the requirements of the bid solicitation and meet all mandatory technical evaluation criteria and obtain the minimum score on the point-rated criteria to be declared responsive. The responsive bid with the highest combined rating of technical merit and price will be recommended for award of a contract.Security Requirements: There is a security provision associated with the requirement as follows: The Contractor personnel requiring access to Protected information, assets or sensitive work site(s) MUST EACH hold a valid Reliability Status before contract award.
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