Basic Information

Reference Number

AB-2019-06566

Issuing Organization

Alberta Public Sector

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

2020Mowing

Title

RFP for Roadside Mowing

Source ID

APC

Agreement Types

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA) / Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA)

Details

Location

Alberta

Dates

Publication

2019/12/09 02:00:00 AM EST

Closing Date

2019/12/23 03:00:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Cathie Erickson-Arychuk

780-846-2244

Description

The County of Vermilion River (CVR) is now accepting price proposals for roadside mowing operations. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is for the 2020 Mowing Season with an option to extend for two additional seasons (2021 & 2022) at similar quantities, if acceptable to both parties.

Mowing operations include:

1. One pass shoulder cut on approximately 1850-1950 miles (2980-3150 kilometers) of Class C and Class D municipal roadside. Shoulder cut will be completed with a 10-15’ deck mower between July 15 to August 31, 2020. Price proposals for the roadside mowing will be submitted as cost/mile mowed (both sides of road).

2. One pass shoulder cut on approximately 60 miles (97km) of Class A municipal roadside to a minimum of 15’ width. Shoulder cut will be completed between July 15 and August 31, 2020. Price proposals for the Class A mowing will be submitted as cost/mile mowed (both sides of the road).

3. Shoulder mowing cuts will include a minimum of 10 feet on all Class C and Class D roads and a minimum of 15 feet on all Class A roads immediately adjacent to the driving surface on both sides of the roadway.

4. Mowing shall be done so that minimal or no debris is deposited on the road surface. Side mount or offset hitch equipment must be used so that the tractor remains on the road surface. A minimum of five mowers is recommended.

5. Quality Control Targets— All vegetation including trees up to 1” in diameter must be mowed to a minimum of 5” in height. Contractors may be requested to re-mow any excessively ragged or high cutting height areas without additional compensation.

Contractors for the County of Vermilion River are required to provide proof of Worker’s Compensation Board coverage. Contractors are responsible for providing the required implements, operators and fuel.

Maps for the work area will be made available at the County Office. Contractors will be required to work around roadsides covered by haying agreements with adjoining landowners. Contractor will be required to coordinate work with County of Vermilion River operated mowing equipment.

A price proposal package including a Request for Proposal (RFP) may be obtained by contacting the County of Vermilion River office at 780-846-2244. Please ensure that all information required in the RFP is included with the bid summary sheet as the Contract will be aw

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