This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Ottawa, Ontario. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

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 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. Official bid documents must be obtained from www.merx.com and bid submissions must be done through the Merx platform. Question Acceptance Deadline: 2023/01/25 11:59:00 PM EST