LARGE SCALE TREE REMOVAL SERVICES

InvitationThe National Capital Commission (NCC) is calling for Proposals from Contractors to provide large scale tree removal services on an “as and when requested basis” on NCC managed lands in, Ottawa, Ontario and/or Gatineau, Québec.A maximum of one (1) Standing Offer Agreement (SOA) per category may be awarded as a result of this request for standing offer. The resulting SOA will be for a period of two (2) years from the date of award. Rates quoted will remain fixed for the two (2) years.Category 1: Services performed on the Ontario side of Canada’s Capital RegionCategory 2: Services performed on the Quebec side of Canada’s Capital RegionABSTRACTThe National Capital Commission (NCC) is the owner of an extensive urban forest located in the National Capital Region (NCR). The NCC would like to retain the services of qualified forestry contractors to provide large scale tree removal in the NCR region as per the attached specification. Contractors can specify if they work in Ontario, Quebec or both provinces.The Supplier for whom a call-up purchase contract has been confirmed will be required to provide the Services in accordance with, the relevant specifications and pricing for the services confirmed in the call-up purchase contract and the terms and conditions of this RFSO document.The following is a description of the services needed – Large Scale Tree Removal Services:The NCC is looking for the removal of all identified trees and invasive shrubs from parks/woodlots with a high density of ash species using mostly, but not limited to, mechanical logging equipment (feller buncher, skidder, etc.). In some circumstances to avoid damage to public or private property and/or retained trees, manual removal (directional felling with a chainsaw or climbing) may be required. Depending on the management objectives, the site may be stumped and grubbed following tree removal. Tree removal operations will mostly take place during winter months to minimize damage to the forest floor.Further information regarding the NCC can be found at www.ncc-ccn.gc.ca .The official Government Electronic Tendering Service website is http://buyandsell.gc.ca . Please ensure that you download your document from this site, in order to obtain all information related to the tender. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have received all the posted tender information to ensure tender compliance and not be disqualified.There is no site visit scheduled for this RFSO call.Proposals & price envelopes are to be forwarded to the attention of Allan Lapensée, Sr. Contract Officer, Procurement Services, 40 Elgin Street, 3rd floor Service Centre, Ottawa, ON, K1P 1C7. Bid closing date is OCT 23, 2015 at 3pm Ottawa time. Late bids will not be accepted.There is no public opening for this RFSO call.The procurement process of this RFSO is subject to Chapter 5 of AIT.