Tender for Tree Removal

The Town of Coronach is seeking a tender from interested parties for removing dead trees on town owned property. All trees to be removed will be marked in advance with spray paint by Town Staff. The work is to be completed in the fall of 2024. All work performed must be in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act standards.

The contractor is required to provide evidence of liability insurance to the Town. The Contractor will also be responsible for providing a clearance from the Saskatchewan Worker’s Compensation Board prior to being awarded the tender. Both an International Society of Arboriculture Arborist’s Certificate and tree climbing course are considered an asset.

In all cases, the Contractor shall provide for protection of public and private property. Special care shall be taken to avoid damage to existing adjacent structures and/or property during the work. Any damage to public or private property must be immediately photographically documented; the photos and a brief description of the incident must be reported to the Town Office within 1 day. Any damage caused by the Contractor to the existing structures and/or properties shall be rectified by the Contractor, at their sole expense, to the satisfaction of the Town.

The Contractor shall provide all necessary signs, barricades, and cones to block off any pathways or roads during tree maintenance. This shall include the cost of setup and takedown. The Contractor shall dispose of all logs, chipped material, and/or waste wood to the Coronach landfill site free of charge. All material is to be disposed of within a 24-hour period. If for any reason a public roadway is closed for tree maintenance, the Town Foreman or Town Office, must be notified prior to closure and immediately after reopening.

Hours of work must be 7:00a.m. to 3:30p.m. Monday to Friday as approved by the Town Foreman or Town Office.

Please submit all costs as an hourly rate for labor and equipment. A tender must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Tree Removal Tender” and addressed to: Town of Coronach, Box 90, Coronach SK S0H 0Z0. Tenders must be postmarked or dropped off at the Town Office by 5:00 pm on May 8, 2024. Highest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted. Tenders will be opened May 14, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Office, 212 1st Street East, Coronach, SK S0H0Z0.

Dated this 22nd day of April 2024
Renea Paridaen
Chief Administrative Officer