Park Shade Tree Planting Services

Request for Quotations

PURPOSE

The Contractor will supply and deliver to the City all skilled labour, tools, materials, and equipment required to complete the planting of trees in parks as outlined in Schedule A.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The work shall consist of the installation of caliper deciduous (7 cm average) and conifer (2-meter-tall average) trees in various parks throughout the City of Surrey.

The annual work program shall consist of the planting new trees and replacement trees in parks throughout the City. The annual program and schedule will be provided by the City in advance and work will be scheduled between December 1 and May 1.

The City will provide a detailed planting plan (Planting Locations) using aerial maps and excel spreadsheets to specify the planting location for each tree. Approximately 500 - 1,000 trees are planted each year.

The Contractor shall supply all the labour and equipment to undertake the work.

ADDENDA
If the City determines that an amendment is required to this RFQ, the City’s Representative will issue a written addendum by posting it on the BC Bid Website at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca (the “BC Bid Website”) and the City Website at www.surrey.ca (the “City Website”) that will form a part of this RFQ.  It is the responsibility of Contractor to check the BC Bid Website and the City Website for addenda.  The only way this RFQ may be added to, or amended in any way, is by a formal written addendum.  No other communication, whether written or oral, from any person will affect or modify the terms of this RFP or may be relied upon by any Contractor.  By delivery of a Quotation, the Contractor is deemed to have received, accepted and understood the entire RFQ, including any and all addenda.

All inquiries related to this Request for Quotation ("RFQ") should be directed in writing to the contact person named below.