This Invitation to Tender consists of snow removal services on behalf of Anglophone East School District at various schools for a period of one (1) year from November 1, 2023 until October 31, 2024 with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods in one (1) year increments upon written agreement by both parties. Pricing shall be subject to negotiation of a satisfactory contract price not to exceed the tendered price plus any published increase in the New Brunswick Consumer Price Index. Contracts will be awarded to the lowest compliant bid for each school location listed in the Items section below which meets the requirements detailed within the attached Specifications of the tender documents. Bidders may bid on any or all of the schools listed in Items 2 through 35. Prior to Contract award, the Anglophone East School District may consult with other departments and agencies of the Province of New Brunswick to obtain information on the Vendor's past performance within the previous five (5) years. Results from the aforementioned consultations that are unsatisfactory to the Department, in its sole and absolute discretion, will result in the disqualification of the Vendor's bid. Award of contracts: no contract shall be awarded and no payment shall be made to a vendor unless authorized by the Minister or his delegates. The Minister may make an award to the preferred vendor conditional on the negotiation and acceptance of a detailed contract between the Province and the vendor. In such cases, should the detailed contract negotiations not be completed in a reasonable period of time, the Province reserves the right to discontinue negotiations with the vendor and subsequently enter into negotiations with the second preferred vendor. No right or duty, in whole or in part, of the vendor under a contract issued may be assigned or delegated without the prior consent of the Strategic Procurement Branch. All inquiries should be received seven (7) calendar days prior to the closing date; any inquiries received less than 7 calendar days prior to the closing date cannot be guaranteed a response. EMAIL ADDRESS: bidquestionssoumissions@snb.ca For questions, please contact the Pay Equity Bureau toll free: (877) 253-0266 or by Email: peb-bes@gnb.ca.