Courier Services for Service Canada Center (SCC) 64 Main Street, Port aux Basques, NL

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Tender brief & compliance checklist

AI-generated on 2026-10-16 from the notice and 1 document(s). It can miss or misread details — always check the official documents before bidding.

• Courier services for Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Service Canada Centre in Port aux Basques, NL.
• Contractor supplies drivers, vehicles, and equipment for daily pick-up and delivery of mail between Canada Post and Service Canada Centre.
• Services include dedicated vehicles, backup drivers, and ad hoc labor as requested.
• Term: Not stated; closing date: 2026-10-16.
• Location: Port aux Basques, NL, specifically 64 Main Street and 3 Main Street.

Compliance checklist (mandatory requirements)

• Security clearance
  ✓ Quote found in 100032545-rfi.pdf

  “The Contractor’s drivers must hold a valid GOC security clearance at the level of Reliability Status.”

• Driver identification
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  “Drivers must carry a company personal identification card and present the card when asked to do so, at any pickup and/or delivery site.”

• Cellular phone
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  “The Contractor must ensure that each driver and replacement driver is equipped with a cellular phone at the Contractor's expense.”

• Vehicle requirements
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  “Vehicles used must: - have a restricted lock and key system - be locked at all times when the driver is not in the vehicle - not have any unauthorized passengers.”

• Licensing
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  “The Contractor must carry out the work in accordance will all laws, by-laws and regulations and prior to the commencement of the work must have obtained the required licenses to operate in the province of NL.”

• Language
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  “All Contractor drivers must be able to clearly and effectively communicate in English.”

• Backup drivers
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  “The Contractor must provide backup driver(s) in case of emergencies. Backup drivers must be familiar with the runs.”

• No third-party delivery
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  “The Contractor must not use third party delivery drivers or companies.”

Risks and unusual terms

• This is a Request for Information (RFI), not a bid solicitation; no contract will be awarded from this RFI.
• The RFI closing date in the document is October 16, 2024, but the notice closing date is 2026-10-16, indicating a potential discrepancy.
• The Contractor is responsible for any costs incurred by the Crown for delivery made by a third party as a result of missed stops.
• The Contractor must provide backup drivers and vehicles within specific timeframes (e.g., 30 minutes for breakdowns).

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Solicitation documents (1)

• 100032545-rfi.pdf PDF · Text searchable

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