Tree Planting Program 2016

1. TIME OF COMPLETION

.1 Begin work as soon as possible and complete locates, site preparation, planting operations, installation of tree supports, and mulching requirement on or before June 24, 2016. Tree maintenance is the responsibility of the Contractor until the end of the warranty period as per Article 2.6.

1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

.1 Work under this Contract covers but not limited to:

.1 To supply, plant, and maintain trees supplied by the Contractor as per instructions;

.2 Tree planting operations as per Article 3. Execution. See attached map for general site locations (Section 00300). Exact planting location of each tree to be staked by a NCC representative. Detailed maps for all sites will be supplied by the NCC representative upon award of contract;

.3 Repair any damages to assets occurring during work as per Article 1.9 Damages;

.4 Maintenance of the tree support systems, tree guards and winter protection, must be according to Article 4. Maintenance

Tenders & bid security must be forwarded to the attention

National Capital Commission

Procurement Services

40 Elgin Street, Security Office on the 2^nd floor between 8am and 4:30pm

Ottawa, ON K1P 1C7

Reference NCC tender file # AL1644

Bid closing date is APRIL 7, 2016 at 3pm Ottawa time. Late or faxed bids will not be accepted.
There is a public opening scheduled shortly after the bid closing time in room 306 at 40 Elgin Street, 3rd floor, Ottawa, ON.
The procurement process of this tender is subject to Chapter 5 on the Agreement on Internal Trade.

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