Saskatchewan Tenders #113-2025

Tree Transplant and Stabilization Services for Narrow Hills Provincial Park

This opportunity from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport seeks a contractor for a large-scale tree transplant and stabilization project to support ecological restoration in Narrow Hills Provincial Park after recent wildfires. - Government Buyer: - Saskatchewan Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport - Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport - Scope of Work: - Lift, transport, transplant, and stabilize approximately 1,000 native conifer trees (jack pine, white spruce, black spruce, tamarack) - Trees range from 100–400 cm (1.5–4 meters) in height, with 36-inch root balls - Trees supplied by the Ministry, sourced from highways and rights of way - Transplantation to multiple campgrounds: Lower Fishing Lake, Zeden Lake, Ispuchaw Lake, Gems Lake - Use of 36-inch wire baskets lined with burlap for all trees - All-inclusive pricing per tree for labor, materials, travel, and insurance - Technical and Quality Requirements: - Strict planting and staking specifications - Quality assurance inspections and penalties for non-compliance - Compliance with environmental and safety standards - Proper disposal of litter and site cleanup - Contractor must provide equipment (e.g., tracked skid steer with 36-inch tree spade, transport trucks) - Period of Performance: - Work to begin in May and be completed by mid-June (one-time contract) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors named; trees and some materials provided by the Ministry - Unique Requirements: - Project supports ecological restoration after wildfires - Trees must be healthy, native species and handled according to detailed protocols - Contractor responsible for all management, supervision, and compliance with Ministry standards

Description

The Government of Saskatchewan's Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport is soliciting bids for a one-time project involving the lifting, transportation, transplanting, and stabilization of trees across multiple campgrounds within Narrow Hills Provincial Park. The work must be completed by June 17, 2026, following established protocols detailed in the Request for Bid (RFB). The contract requires fixed pricing per tree for the transplant and staking services, inclusive of all labor, materials, travel, and insurance costs. The project includes specific planting and staking specifications, quality assessments, and compliance with environmental and safety standards.

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