Canada - Annual Powerline Vegetation Management (Brushing) (2024)

Description

Summary Details: This Request for Quotations is an invitation by the District of Summerland to prospective Respondents to submit non-binding Quotations for the provision of powerline vegetation removal services at 697 locations, as further described in the RFP documents.RFQ Documents:BC Bid (https://new.bcbid.gov.bc.ca/) is the only authorized website to obtain competitive bid documents for District of Summerland opportunities. The District of Summerland shall not be held responsible for competitive bid documents that are located on any other website. Procurement documents are available for download at BC Bid by searching for opportunities posted by the District of Summerland.The RFQ document sets out: The details of the good or services that the District is seeking, as further described in Section 2 - Deliverables; The process for submission, evaluation and award of the Agreement; The proposed terms and conditions of the Agreement; and The forms on which a Respondent should submit in their Quotation. Submission of QuotationsTo be considered, Quotations must be submitted via BC Bid’s Supplier “e-Bidding” submission functionality or by email in accordance with the instructions in the RFQ documents.Quotations must be received no later than the RFQ Closing Date and Time. It is solely the responsibility of the Respondent to ensure that the Quotation is received on time. Term of Engagement:The successful Respondent should be prepared to complete the work by November 30, 2024.Conditions for Participation and Requirements to Request to Participate:Quotations not clearly demonstrating that they meet the following mandatory criteria will be excluded from further consideration in the evaluation process.Mandatory Criteria:1The Quotation must be received by the Closing Date and Time, in accordance with the requirements of Section 3.1 – RFQ Timetable2The Quotation must be submitted in accordance with the requirements of Section 3.8 – Submission of Quotations3The Quotation must include the following completed forms: Appendix C – Quotation Form Appendix C, Schedule A – Pricing by Location Excel Worksheet The Supplier shall provide the District with proof of the following prior to beginning work on this project: A valid Business License that allows the Supplier to perform work in Summerland (either a Summerland Business License or an Inter-Community/Mobile Business License from another Okanagan-Similkameen municipality). WorkSafe BC Clearance Letter addressed to the District of Summerland, indicating that account is active and in good standing. Commercial General Liability Insurance coverage in an amount not less than $5,000,000 per occurrence as per the requirements detailed in Appendix A – Form of Agreement.  Automobile Liability Insurance coverage in an amount not less than $5,000,000 per occurrence as per the requirements detailed in Appendix A – Form of Agreement. All-Risk Property Insurance coverage as per the requirements detailed in Appendix A – Form of Agreement. Proof of Utility Arborist qualifications. Procurement Method:Request for Quotations. The District reserves the right to negotiate. The District may request a Best and Final Offer (BAFO).Procuring Entity:District of Summerland RFQ Contact Person:Dana Silk, Manager of Procurement & Contract AdministrationEmail:  procurement@summerland.caThe District is subject to the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (Chapter Nineteen), the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (Chapter Five), and the New West Partnership Trade Agreement. This procurement may be subject to the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (Chapter Nineteen), the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (Chapter Five), and the New West Partnership Trade Agreement.

Opportunity closing date

02 July 2024

Value of contract

to be confirmed