EXERCISE THE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION OPTION AND AUTHORIZE AN ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE OF $1,495,780.39 TAXES INCLUDED. CONTRACT COST: $1,300,678.60 + CONTINGENCIES: $195,101.79 FOR THE JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE OF THE MONTREAL BIODOME AND THE RIO TINTO ALCAN PLANETARIUM, WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE CONTRACT AWARDED TO AXIA SERVICES (CM21 0929), THEREBY INCREASING THE TOTAL EXPENDITURE FROM $3,727,528.42 TO $5,223,308.81 TAXES INCLUDED.

This decision pertains to the janitorial maintenance services for two prominent Montreal cultural institutions: the Montreal Biodome and the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium. The municipal council is being asked to exercise a twelve (12) month extension option on the existing contract awarded to Axia Services. This extension necessitates an additional expenditure of $1,495,780.39, inclusive of taxes. The contract cost for this extended period is estimated at $1,300,678.60, with an additional $195,101.79 allocated for contingencies. This action will increase the total authorized expenditure for these services from the original $3,727,528.42 to a revised total of $5,223,308.81, including all applicable taxes. The contract, originally approved under decision CM21 0929, has been managed by Axia Services. The extension ensures the continued provision of essential cleaning and maintenance services for these high-traffic public facilities, maintaining their operational standards and visitor experience. The approval reflects the ongoing need for these services and the council's commitment to preserving the quality of these important city landmarks.

This is a services contract in the culture and heritage sector, with a focus on Tourism Development. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of CAD 1.3 million.

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