The CAPITAL REGION HOUSING CORPORATION (“CRHC”) invites detailed proposals from contractors (the "Proponents") in strict accordance with these Proposal Documents (CRHC, RFP No. 19/200).  The proposals will be evaluated for the selection of a contractor (or contractors) with the intent to enter into a contract (the “Contract”) to provide the services described in Appendix “A”.

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) is to select a contractor (the “Contractor”) to supply all labour, supervision, materials, plant, equipment, small tools and all other services to wash the exterior of windows (2nd floor and above), not accessible by balconies at 50 housing complexes owned or managed by the Capital Region Housing Corporation. Some buildings include all exterior glass and/or include additional glass such as balcony rails, skylights, sliding door & door lites. In the provision of the Services, the Contractor must meet the CRHC’s approved window cleaning standards and all other specifications contained herein.

Qualified participants must have been in business in good standing for a minimum of five (5) years with WorkSafe BC, hold Commercial General Liability & Property Damage Insurance with a minimum coverage of $3,000,000 and currently be providing similar service to three comparable local locations/ customers.  

Proposals must be in a sealed envelope and marked on the outside with the Proponent’s name, title of the Project and RFP number on or before the following date and time (the “Closing Time”):

Time:             2:00:00 pm [local time]

Date:            10 May 2019

The CRHC reserves the right to extend the Closing Time at its sole discretion.

Proposals must not be sent by fax or electronically.

A Contract will not necessarily result from this RFP.

The successful bidder is required to act as the prime contractor in accordance with the WorkSafe BC Act and Regulations.

Inquiries should be made no less than seven (7) days prior to Closing Time.  The CRHC reserves the right not to respond to inquiries made less than seven (7) days prior to Closing Time.  Inquiries and responses will be recorded and may be distributed to all Proponents at the discretion of the CRHC.