Rental of equipment, machinery and tools

Description of Requirement: Canadian Heritage (PCH) is seeking the services of Offerors who can fulfil the rental of equipment, machinery and tools for such events.

PCH Capital Experience Branch, as part of its mandate, produces major events which include Canada Day, Winterlude, Winter Lights Across Canada and other events annually. To support these productions and all its operations, PCH requires different types of equipment, machinery, and tools from time to time on an as-and-when-required basis.

Duration of Contract: PCH may award up to two (2) Standing Offers for a period of award date to August 31, 2028 with the possibility of extending the Standing Offers for an additional two (2) one (1) year periods.

Evaluation Process and Selection Methodology: All offers will be evaluated to determine if the Mandatory Technical Criteria detailed in Attachment 1 to Part 4 of the RFSO have been met. Offers that do not meet ALL Mandatory Technical Criteria will be declared non-responsive and their Offer will be given no further consideration.

Basis of Selection – Mandatory Technical Criteria Only: An offer must comply with the requirements of the Request for Standing Offers and meet all mandatory technical evaluation criteria to be declared responsive. The responsive offer(s) with the lowest evaluated price will be recommended for issuance of a Standing Offer.

Security Requirements: During the term of the Standing Offer, including the option year, should the Offeror’s personnel require access to sensitive work sites such as Parliament Hill, PCH will inform the Offeror and its personnel and PCH will grant or approve their SITE ACCESS CLEARANCE.