Merx #0000320871

Mowing Services for Provincial Highways and Roads in Manitoba (Virden, Elkhorn, Reston, Melita, Waskada)

This opportunity seeks contractors for mowing services along provincial highways and roads in the Virden, Elkhorn, Reston, Melita, and Waskada areas of Manitoba. - Government Buyer: - Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure, Highway Regional Operations/Western Region - Contracting office at 1525 1st Street North, Brandon, MB - Products/Services Requested: - Mowing of grade slopes and ditches along Provincial Trunk Highways (PTH) and Provincial Roads (PR) - Total area: approximately 2,044.8 hectares, divided into two phases - Equipment required: tractors with minimum 52kw PTO, equipped with flail or rotary mowers - Includes trimming around obstacles and approaches; work must be performed during daylight hours - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractors must demonstrate sufficient mowing capacity and meet safety and legislative standards - Performance deposit required; liquidated damages of $100 per day for late completion - Strict standards for mowing width, height, and quality - Cooperation with other parties working in the area is mandatory - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a service contract - All work locations and technical requirements are detailed in the solicitation documents

Description

This solicitation is for a mowing contract involving the mowing of grade slopes and ditches along various Provincial Trunk Highways (PTH) and Provincial Roads (PR) in the Virden, Elkhorn, Reston, Melita and Waskada areas of Manitoba, Canada. The work is divided into two phases with specific start and completion dates. The contract requires the use of tractors with a minimum PTO rating of 52kw equipped with flail or rotary mowers. The contractor must ensure mowing is done to specified widths and heights, with additional requirements for trimming and obstacle clearance. The contract includes provisions for performance deposits, liquidated damages, and cooperation with other parties working in the area.

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