Mowing Red River Floodway and West Dike

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

The opportunity involves a non-bonded tender for mowing services along the Red River Floodway and West Dike in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The project scope includes approximately 1,800 hours of mowing, utilizing specific equipment as detailed in the tender documents. The core need is to maintain the vegetation in these areas to ensure safety and accessibility.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

The issuing organization is Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The primary contact for this tender is Alex Miguel, who can be reached via email at [email protected].

KEY DATES

• Posted Date: August 6, 2026
• Proposal Due Date: August 19, 2026
• Anticipated Award Date: Not specified
• Performance Period: Not specified

CONTRACT DETAILS

The contract type is a non-bonded tender, indicating that bidders are not required to submit a bid bond. The estimated contract value or budget range has not been mentioned in the provided information. There are no option years specified.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements to be considered eligible:

• Equipment Requirements: Bidders must have access to a Wheel Tractor with a 15' Mower (1,700 hours) and a Wheel Tractor with a Boom and 5' Mower (100 hours).
• Geographic Restrictions: The work must be performed in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
• Experience: While specific years of experience are not stated, bidders should demonstrate relevant past performance in similar mowing or landscaping contracts.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Bidders must possess the technical capability to operate the specified mowing equipment effectively. Familiarity with the maintenance of floodway and dike areas may be advantageous.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The key deliverable is the completion of approximately 1,800 hours of mowing. Specific performance standards, milestones, or reporting requirements have not been detailed in the provided information.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

The evaluation criteria for proposals have not been explicitly stated. However, bidders can anticipate that proposals will likely be assessed based on technical approach, past performance, and pricing, typical of public sector tenders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

While not mandatory, bidders with the following qualifications may have a competitive advantage:

• Experience in similar environmental maintenance projects.
• Certifications related to landscaping or environmental management.
• Proven track record of timely project completion and adherence to safety standards.

This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the RFP for potential bidders to assess their fit for the project.