CALL FOR TENDERS (Cleaners)

Company:
Wawatay Native Communications Society

Overview:

The Wawatay Native Communications Society (WNCS) herewith issues a “Call for Tenders” to perform annual Cleaning Services for the fiscal year of 2010-11.

Description of building located in Sioux Lookout at 16-5th Avenue:
Three floor office building; 5,700 square feet.

SERVICES REQUIRED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:

CLEANING TWICE A WEEK:

  • Vacuum all offices and studios as needed;
  • Vaccum all floor mats;
  • Sweep mop and dust the entire lobby and stairwell including behind the doors (remove and clean foot shelf as well);
  • Clean toilets and sinks in bathrooms;
  • Empty all garbage cans and replace garbage bags;
  • Place all recycling in container provided for pick up;
  • Place all garbage in bags to be disposed of in garbage bin;
  • Refill soap dispensers, paper towel , toilet paper, etc. as needed;

CLEANING WEEKLY:

  • Sterilize and clean all doorknobs, railings faucets and light switches;
  • Light dust all offi ces and studios;
  • Sweep and mop all bathrooms, studios and tile floors;

CLEANING ONCE A MONTH:

  • Remove any obvious finger prints, scuff and dirt marks from walls, doors and windows (or as needed);
  • Dust then damp wipe around windowsills, doorjambs (overtop as well) and Stairwell railings (or as needed);
  • Remove all carpet protectors from under offi ce chairs and vacuum including corners. Wash the carpet protector;
  • Sterilize all phones;

CLEANING TWICE A YEAR:

  • Steam clean all carpets;

CLEANING ANNUALLY:

  • Strip and wax flooring;
  • Wash all windows;

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES:

All the materials and supplies needed for the execution of the tasks described above including detergents, toilet paper, paper towels, etc. will be provided by the Wawatay.

The cleaning machine and tools used by the contractor must meet Canadian standards and comply with Canadian health and safety regulations.

All products necessary for the cleaning and maintenance will be the sole responsibility of the contractor. A storage room for these materials will be accessible to the contractor who will be responsible for it. Flammable and dangerous goods will not be stored.

Deadline:
March 19, 2010 4:30 p.m. CST

Apply:

Tenders must be received by WNCS no later than 4:30 p.m. CST on March 19, 2010. For additional information regarding the Call For Tenders, call Rachel Garrick, Interim Chief Executive Officer, at 1-800-243-9059 or (807) 737-2951 ext. 231 or by e-mail rachelg@wawatay.on.ca.

PLEASE MAIL TENDERS TO:
Rachel Garrick
Interim Chief Executive Offi cer
Wawatay Native Communications Society
P.O.Box 1180
Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B7

Notes:
All tenders must be postmarked no later than March 19, 2010.