ESD Grass Tenders Now Open!

TENDER

The Evergreen School Division invites Tenders to cut all the grass on lawns, play area, boulevards, and ditches. Also included is trimming around the buildings, trees and play structures, etc. at the following locations for the 2025 and 2026 seasons:
 

1. Arborg Early Middle School and Bus Garage            12 acres
   Arborg Collegiate                                                       8 acres
   
   
2. Riverton Early Middle School                                    8 acres
   Riverton Collegiate                                                    11 acres
   
   
3. Gimli High School and SS Early School                    14 acres
   Dr. George Johnson Early Middle School                  5 acres
   Evergreen Support Centre                                          4 acres
   TEC Centre/Bus Garage                                             2 acres
   
   
4. Winnipeg Beach School                                             5 acres
   
   
5. Fraserwood (Property Address 10077 PR231)           5.5 acres

 Note:  All acreages are approximate

Proposals are to indicate the location(s) (1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 above) being bid for and the price per grass cutting per location(s), which would also include all of the trimming around all fixed objects and in ditches and removal of grass clippings from the site.

• Grass will be cut to keep it no more than 2 inches long. Weather will dictate the frequency of cutting.  Creating thatch because grass is left too long between cuts is unacceptable. Grass cutting will not be permitted during regular school hours.
• Bids submitted must include the type of power rakes, mowers, trimmers and auxiliary equipment that would be used. Bidders are required to contact Mr. Gibby Finnbogason, Building Supervisor at 204-642-3661 to obtain specifications sheet and additional information prior to submitting a proposal.
• We encourage bidders to visit sites before submitting proposal.
• The successful bidders must provide proof of liability insurance of $5 million with Evergreen School Division being listed as an additional insurer.
• Lowest or any proposal not necessarily accepted.
• May be subject to a Criminal Record Check

Tenders must be submitted by Friday April 25, 2025 at 4:00pm

Please send sealed Tenders marked “GRASS CUTTING” along with the location(s) bid for to:

Gibby Finnbogason, Buildings Supervisor
Evergreen School Division
PO Box 1200
Gimli, Manitoba
R0C 1B0
gibby.finnbogason@esd.ca