Opportunity
Merx #0000318474
Roadside Grass Mowing Services for Municipality of Bifrost-Riverton, Manitoba
March 25, 2026
April 08, 2026
0000318474
561730
The Municipality of Bifrost-Riverton in Manitoba is seeking contractors for roadside grass mowing services for the 2026 season. - Government Buyer: - Municipality of Bifrost-Riverton (Public Works Manager) - Scope of Work: - Mowing approximately 600 miles of roadway (1,200 miles total, both sides) - Use of rotary cutter mowers with a minimum 15-foot cutting width - Tractors must have at least 85 horsepower - Contractors must supply tractor, mower, fuel, transportation, insurance, and operator - Pricing required per mile and hourly for extra cutting as requested - Unique Requirements: - Strict safety requirements (safety equipment, back-up alarms, visible rear flashing lights) - Equipment must be maintained in good working order - Minimum $2,000,000 insurance coverage required - Liquidated damages apply for late completion - Completion Deadline: - All work must be finished by September 15, 2026 - Place of Performance: - Municipality of Bifrost-Riverton, Manitoba - Municipal office at 329 River Road, Arborg, MB R0C 0A0 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
Description
The Municipality of Bifrost-Riverton in Manitoba, Canada, is inviting tenders for roadside grass mowing services covering approximately 600 miles of roadway on both sides (1,200 miles total). The contract requires the use of specific equipment standards and adherence to safety and performance requirements. Bids must be submitted electronically or by fax by April 8, 2026, with work to be completed by September 15, 2026.