D2.1 The Work to be done under the Contract shall consist of furnishing all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, and expertise necessary for tree maintenance and removal services in the City of Winnipeg Downtown area for the period from Date of Award until December 31, 2021, with the option of two (2) mutually agreed upon one (1) year extensions.
D2.1.1 The City may negotiate the extension option with the Proponent within ninety (90) Calendar Days prior to the expiry date of the Contract. The City shall incur no liability to the Proponent as a result of such negotiations.
D2.1.2 Changes resulting from such negotiations shall become effective on January 1 of the respective year. Changes to the Contract shall not be implemented by the Contractor without written approval by the Contract Administrator.
D2.1.3 Bidders are advised that, in future, the City may be participating in collaborative procurement initiatives with other levels of government. Accordingly, extensions to this Contract may not be exercised.
D2.2 The major components of the Work are as follows:
(a) Initial round of watering to flush the soil and spray down the crown of trees in spring before the plants bud out;
(b) Watering the trees during extended periods of dry weather;
(c) Fertilizing the trees in late fall;
(d) Adding mulch to tree sites where directed;
(e) Pruning of individually specified trees on boulevards and/or within maintained City park / greenspace areas;
(f) Removal of individually specified trees on boulevards and/or within maintained City park / greenspace areas;
(g) Chipping of wood material;
(h) Proper removal, clean up and disposal of excess pruning / removal material including wood chips.
D2.3 The Work shall be done on an "as required" basis during the term of the Contract.
D2.3.1 The type and quantity of Work to be performed under this Contract shall be as authorized from time to time by the Contract Administrator and/or Users.
D2.3.2 Subject to C7, the City shall have no obligation under the Contract to purchase any quantity of any item in excess of its actual operational requirements.
D2.4 Notwithstanding D2.1, in the event that operational changes result in substantial changes to the requirements for Work, the City reserves the right to alter the type or quantity of work performed under this Contract, or to terminate the Contract, upon thirty (30) Calendar Days written notice by the Contract Administrator. In such an event, no claim may be made for damages on the ground of loss of anticipated profit on Work.
