Basic Information

Reference Number

0000239076

Issuing Organization

City of Ottawa

Owner Organization

PWD, OPL, CSS & PRED Client Unit

Solicitation Type

RFT - Request for Tender (Formal)

Solicitation Number

15223-98836-T02

Title

PWD/PMFS/ Grass Cutting Maintenance Crews Zones SP1, WP3, EP2

Source ID

PU.MU.ON.6700.C43308

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Ottawa

Purchase Type

Duration: See Document

Description

REQUIREMENT
The City has a requirement for qualified contractors to provide all labour, equipment, and materials for the provision of fully equipped, self-contained 4-person grass cutting crew(s) to supplement City forces for the turf-growing season in the following maintenance zones:

2 crews for SP1 Zone (north area of the former municipality of Nepean)
2 crews for WP3 Zone (south area of the former municipality of Nepean)
1 crew for EP2 Zone (former municipality of Osgoode)

The Contractor’s crews shall perform all grass mowing and trimming at assigned sites, working alone or in conjunction with other city maintenance crews in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications of RFT No. 15223-98836-T02.

The Contractor must provide for each crew:

- - 1 – Pickup truck/crew cab capable of transporting the crew
  - 2 - 61” to 72” out-front ride-on lawn mowers (must be rear discharge)
  - 1 – tow behind trailer to transport the equipment
  - 2 – push mowers (minimum 21” cutting width)
  - 3 – Grass trimmers, gas or battery powered
  - 1 – Backpack blower, gas or battery powered
  - Rakes
  - Shovels
  - Brooms
  - Any and all safety apparel/equipment

PERIOD OF CONTRACT
The period of Contract shall be for the 2023 spring/summer/fall season (approximately 15 April to 15 November).

All unit rates shall remain FIRM for the initial period of contract.

The City may, at its discretion, extend the period of contract for up to four (4) additional spring/summer/fall maintenance seasons, subject to satisfactory performance by the Contractor and provided the contract pricing, terms and conditions for the extended period are acceptable to the City and the Contractor.

Dates

Publication

2023/01/12 10:12:33 AM EST

Question Acceptance Deadline

2023/01/25 11:59:00 PM EST

Questions are submitted online

Yes

Closing Date

2023/02/03 03:00:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Nancy Albert

613-580-2424 ext. 25177

nancy.albert@ottawa.ca

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic Bid Submission

Request Prompt Payment Discount

Yes

Payment Delay

15 Day(s)

Pricing

Item Based

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Form of Tender	Bidders must complete Form of Tender in its entirety and attach to bid submission	Yes	No
Price Schedule(s)	Bidders must complete Excel Price Schedule(s) in their entirety and attach to bid submission	Yes	No
No entries

Additional Bidding Instructions

See document

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