Summary#
Montréal city council approved a 12-month extension of the cleaning contract with United Services de Nettoyage (9061-1674 Québec inc.) for the Esplanade Tranquille multipurpose pavilion, at 1442 Clark Street in the Ville-Marie borough. The extension runs from August 15, 2026, to August 14, 2027, and adds $297,790.12, taxes included, to the contract.
- The city is using the first of two 12-month extension options in the contract awarded in 2023.
- The contractor must provide cleaning labour, sanitation materials and hygiene products seven days a week, year-round, on day and evening shifts.
- The added amount includes $258,947.93 for the contract and $38,842.19 for contingencies. The total contract amount becomes $1,179,011.65, taxes included.
- The original contract followed a 2023 public call for tenders that received four bids. The materials do not say whether the winning bid was the lowest compliant bid.
What it means for you#
- Visitors to Esplanade Tranquille: Cleaning services are set to continue at the pavilion during the extension period.
- Residents and taxpayers: The decision pays for a city service from the operating budget of the Service de la gestion et de la planification des immeubles. It does not directly change residents’ rules, rights or eligibility for a benefit.
Money#
The extension costs $297,790.12, taxes and contingencies included, and is funded from the city’s operating budget for the building management and planning service.
- The contract portion is $97,105.47 in 2026 and $161,842.46 in 2027.
- The contingency budget is $14,565.82 in 2026 and $24,276.37 in 2027. The decision authorizes this budget; the materials do not say how much will be used.
What is unclear#
- The materials do not give the bids’ amounts or say whether the selected bid was the lowest compliant one.
- The original contract had a second 12-month extension option. The materials do not explain its terms or whether it remains available.
Case for#
- City staff say the contractor’s service has been satisfactory and the contractor agreed to the extension.
- The extension keeps cleaning in place for another year. City staff say rejecting or delaying it could affect the building and its activities, and might require one-off services from specialized firms.
Case against#
- The extension commits the city to an additional $297,790.12, including a contingency budget, but the materials give no comparison with the cost of other options.
- The decision continues an existing contract rather than selecting a provider through a new call for tenders. The materials do not explain whether a new tender was considered.