Planting – Park Natural Areas

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

SPECIFICATIONS OF GOODS AND SCOPE OF SERVICES

The work shall consist of the installation of native plants, according to a plant prescription, in natural areas that are being restored or expanded in size. The annual work program will be provided by the City and the work will be scheduled in advance.

The work must be done in accordance with:
• British Columbia Landscape and Nursery Association Standards
• City of Surrey Parks Standard Construction Standards

A written test may be required by the crew lead to demonstrate their knowledge of native plant identification and the site requirements for native plants.

The work consists of planting native trees and shrubs in natural area parkland of various sizes and terrain and site conditions. Plant size (typically 1-to-5-gallon sized pots) and species vary depending on the planting site. The City will provide the native plants required along with a general plan for each site. Specific planting guidelines for the spacing and grouping of the plants will be provided. The Contractor must be skilled and experienced in planting layout and able to recognize the micro-site requirements of each plant and the type of the general landscape type where the planting is occurring.

ADDENDA

If the City determines that an amendment is required to this RFQ, the City Representative will issue a written addendum by posting it on the BC Bid Website at www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca and the City Website at www.surrey.ca (collectively, the “Websites”), and upon posting, any addenda will form part of this RFQ. It is the responsibility of Contractors to check the Websites for addenda. The only way this RFQ may be added to, or amended in any way, is by a formal written addendum. No other communication, whether written or oral, from any person will affect or modify the terms of this RFQ or may be relied upon by any Contractor. By delivery of a Quotation, the Contractor is deemed to have received, accepted and understood the entire RFQ, including any and all addenda.

All inquiries related to this RFQ should be directed in writing to purchasing@surrey.ca